Process
I met with Eliza and the two of us came up with the ideas of a surrealistic, bright and vibrant mural. We honed in on all the details together. This mural was fantasy inspired. There are many personal touches in this one. Eliza identified as a fox so we had the mirror represent her. She chose an animal for each of the family members. She chose the mama bear for mom, the lego pig for her brother and the puffer fish for dad. There is a lock and key for a lock of the heart. The key is held by the puffer fish, held for the mama bear. We then included fun surreal touches, like the button bugs featured here.
Execution
I chose the surrealistic/realistic painterly feel for this mural. I used the entire wall as you walk in so it is what she wakes up to everyday.
Detail
Reading her favorite book, The Phantom Tollbooth.