Side Launch was painted onsight by John Hood and assisted by Alexandra Hood using projected images and a skyjack. Installed in October, 2000 by the Millennium Murals Committee, this gateway mural is 34' by 35' and located at 5 Huron Street. The shipbuilding industry was the lifeline of Collingwood for almost 100 years. The Side Launch captures the larger than life feeling of the ships and their launches which drew thousands to the harbour to view the spectacle. I'm linking to Monday Mural.
That is a big mural! Pretty impressive size with such detail. The launch would have been a sight to behold! Very nice one!
ReplyDeleteThat's BIG! Interesting how the painting of the top of the freighter extends beyond the "frame". (Finally got to Ewok's page... darn firewall!)
ReplyDeleteA guy started out here doing black and white murals composed of dots and lines. It was quite impressive while it lasted. Now, somebody does them in full color on the sides of a building. Something like this. They are up until next season.
ReplyDeleteNeat mural. I like how the artists went beyond their "canvas" with the painting.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting another of John Hood's murals! (I have quite a few of his from Welland). I like that this one extends beyond the 'canvas'.
ReplyDelete"Behemoth" comes to mind. The image extruding from the frame emphasizes its grand size. Nice capture, Andy. You're in good company this round with several murals highlighting local history. Thank you for continuing to participate in Monday Mural.
ReplyDeleteThat is also a big mural, I like the colors they used and the fact that is goes beyond the frame. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteit's in 3D!!!!
ReplyDeleteHaha! The boat is too big for the mural, and my Noah's ark is too small for the animals.
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Great one Andy- love how he went off the canvas too!
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