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I had the pleasure recently of working on a story telling series all by myself.  Let me tell you the story. I got a call about a year after the Fairgrounds about a series of 15 murals about the Valley … Continue reading →

Generally as an artist, I have looked for needs to fill with my “select set of skills.”  During Covid, those opportunities really dwindled and artists weren’t the only ones displaced and impacted by the global pandemic.  I really struggled with … Continue reading →

Hello, National Stage!  Hello, Everybody’s Hometown!  This was my first commission outside of California, which is a huge milestone for me professionally.  Being so grand an opportunity, I wasn’t prepared for how enjoyable this would be to do.  I will … Continue reading →

I have some of the coolest clients.  Urban Catalyst, a young group of developers in downtown San Jose who were just announced to be on the Forbes List, did a project with me in September.  I had a smaller mural … Continue reading →

As you read in an earlier blog, I had a good idea I was able to bring through to fruition with the help of Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Management Corp and the County Supervisors. During this 6 weeks hustle, I … Continue reading →

As you know, I’m a complex individual and simple isn’t my strong suit. You know what is? Copious amounts of research and preparation. So even though this mural was always to be simple in its bicolor tones, there was a … Continue reading →

The Laurelwood Elementary School Lions in the Evergreen Elementary School District wanted the reverse side of their ball wall to indicate the culture and principles of the school. This time, we did an oversized wordle shape. It was another inclusive … Continue reading →

Yours truly, Lila Gemellos, is administrating a mural project for the County of Santa Clara Fairgrounds and the 75th Anniversary of the County Fair! It’s my idea, my effort and mine to run. I am tremendously looking forward to and … Continue reading →

For Students of the world, what says welcome to school like a literal welcome to school? Better still, students, parents, community members, staff and faculty from all over the world are able to connect with this larger than life wordle! … Continue reading →

I have a very specific style that has everything to do with how I was trained in Fine Arts and how I’ve allowed technology to enter my life. My style is color like Andy Warhol. It’s line like real life. … Continue reading →