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The Photo Wall(s) at Eastridge Mall
Everybody has seen someone posing in front of a pair of wings. Photogenic murals aren't entirely new. It's a way to engage people...
lila8131
Apr 10, 20172 min read


First gigs
I have a couple pieces in my portfolio that might get overlooked as small jobs but really started it all. The trust of these early...
lila8131
Mar 10, 20173 min read


The San Jose Series
This series of drawings was inspired by the rich history found here, in Alta California's first civil settlement, and the color with...
lila8131
Mar 6, 20173 min read


Do you know the way to San Jose?
I, Lila Gemellos, am a San Jose born, trained and based artist. My artistic education started really early on in life here at the San...
lila8131
Mar 6, 20175 min read


Developing ideas
I don't generally write blogs until the job is over, but for this huge project, I'll make an exception. Larger than painting giant...
lila8131
Mar 5, 20172 min read


Life In Willow Glen
"Life in Willow Glen", my latest project, is larger than life and based on both Willow Glen's rich heritage and vibrant present...
lila8131
Nov 21, 20163 min read


Art with Function - What does Mural Art do?
Mural Art has very little effect or function if it doesn't connect with viewers. Art's first function is to communicate visually. ...
lila8131
Nov 17, 20162 min read
Aasha's Pediatrics Phase II
This is the second phase and completion of Aasha's Pediatrics located at 1569 Lexann Avenue Suite 230, San Jose, 95121. This soothing...
lila8131
Oct 7, 20161 min read
the Alameda Peet's Coffee Bicycle - Red, White and Rose Parade
This was a one day project coordinated through the Exhibition District and the Alameda Business Association. Here's my bike on the side...
lila8131
Jul 3, 20161 min read
Underwater Dentistry - Dr. Navarro's Pediatrics Office
Mural Art in a medical or clinical setting can take a patient's mind off the uncomfortable treatment to be taking place. Dr. Navarro...
lila8131
Jul 3, 20161 min read
Chaboya Common Core Coordinate Planes
It is so cool to see how Art impacts the Academia taking place on a campus. In this instance, the Math Department used funds to help...
lila8131
Jul 3, 20161 min read
Laurelwood Elementary School - ASB Designed Ball Wall
This project was extraordinary in that the students activated and created a Call to Artists for every student, then selected from the...
lila8131
Jul 3, 20161 min read


Bringing Greece to you
This project started with a lot trust and a simple, along standing fountain in my parent's backyard painted 12-13 years ago. It was my...
lila8131
Sep 16, 20153 min read


Chaboya Middle School Labeling Project
This amazing project is located at Chaboya Middle School in the Evergreen Elementary School District. This school had a desperate need...
lila8131
Sep 16, 20153 min read
KR Smith 2nd Grade Student Project
I had a hand in how this school's 2nd grade class celebrated 50 years of open doors. Like this school, Hawaii was turning 50 years old...
lila8131
Sep 10, 20152 min read
Santa Cruz Orthodontics Signage
Hey there! So, I was asked to do a different kind of mural this time. It was my first signage project for my portfolio. This project...
lila8131
Sep 5, 20153 min read
PHASE 2 AND BALL WALL at John J. Montgomery Elementary
This project located at John J. Montgomery Elementary School in the Evergreen Elementary School District was a second phase to a previous...
lila8131
Aug 30, 20154 min read


Falafel's Drive In
This project from 2012-13 called upon me to use a lot of creative license and a lot of symbolism to create a cohesive, continuous story...
lila8131
Jul 4, 20151 min read
Girl's Flower Bedroom
Designed to be cost effective and colorful, this little girl's flowering meadow brings this room to life. This is a 2-3 day project,...
lila8131
Feb 19, 20151 min read
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