Whoot Mural Day 10

Posted on Jun 14, 2014 in Chicago, Murals, Owl Mural, Public Art, Tony Passero, Whoot Mural
Whoot Mural Day 10

Day 10 at the Whoot mural in the community of Avondale on Belmont between the Kennedy Expressway exit ramp and Kedzie Avenue.

I started out focusing on working in more unique patterns in the circles that surround the owl. I’m pushing to get 89 custom circles in the mural to honor the year 1889 the area know as Avondale was annexed to the city of Chicago.

I then spent the remainder of the day and evening working out the final detail in the Owl’s chest, wings and mask.

Had visits with Jaxx and Lex Nakasena and their beautiful little girl, Emily and Ben Taylor and emerging artist Shawn Cassara and his lovely girlfriend.

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 Tony Scaffold

Getting very close to done on the right side of the mural if only I were a bit more taller

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 Jax and Daughter

The very talented designer Jax Nakasena stopped by with his lovely daughter to splash some paint

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 Tony Scaffold Shake

Grrrr don’t shake the scaffold

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 Detail of the Whoot Owl's wing

Detail of the Whoot Owl’s wing

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 Detail of the Whoot Mural owl's eyes

Detail of the Whoot Mural owl’s eyes

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 Close up of the some of the circle patterns

Close up of the some of the circle patterns

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 Each unique pattern uses the same 6 color palette

Each unique pattern uses the same 6 color palette

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 89 circles

There will be 89 circles to honor the year 1889 which is when the Avondale community became part of the City of Chicago

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 End of day sidewalk view from the left

End of day sidewalk view from the left

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 End of day sidewalk view from the right

End of day sidewalk view from the right

Tony Passero Whoot Owl Mural on Belmont and Kedzie in Chicago, IL Day 10 End of day view from across Belmont Avenue

End of day view from across Belmont Avenue