The Colosseum From Mixed Media to Mural

OMG, MY PAINTING IS ON A MURAL IN THE SHORT NORTH!!

This year, I have been blessed with my art on a billboard (see  previous post) and now on a mural. Wow!

My excitement might be slightly visible in the photo below...

You know those times when you see other people accomplish something and you think, yeah, but they are amazing, I'm not even hoping for that. I'll do my own little thing.
And then BOOM! it happens to you? Exactly. Wow.

I'm enjoying every moment, don't wake me up yet, please.


Robie Benve Mural Painting
I'm very exited to that one of my paintings has been made into
a mural in the Short North Arts District in Columbus, OH.

The Colosseum
Installed at 685 N. High St.
on the South side of ROOH restaurant, facing Chase Bank.

The Colosseum Painting
The Colosseum
Mixed Media on wood panel
12"x12"
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Thanks so much to the Marcia Evans Gallery for submitting my painting for the mural! And thanks to the Short North Arts District for sponsoring this wonderful program.

This year is the seventh edition of the Short North Temporary Mural Series sponsored by the Short North Arts District and 11 partner galleries and art institutions. 
This year's theme is One World, which showcases the diversity of global artists and their experiences.

For more info about the mural project and to see who the other artists are click here:
https://shortnorth.org/oneworld/


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