view from corner of shimmer

view from corner of shimmer
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view facing Brighton Road

fron view facing Brighton Road
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Finished mural

September 3, 2008

Thanks to all the folks here at Providence Connections for all their help and support throughout the summer. I especially would like to thank Kathy Stafani, Sister Caroline, and Tish for having faith in the project from the start. Thanks to all the neighbors here, at Marshall/Shadeland for supporting the project and stopping by to chat every now and then. Thanks to Reginald, the Pittsburgh Police and anyone else who was so understanding and helpful when the security alarm went three times too many. Thanks to uncle Bobby for bottles of water, my Aunt Gerry and Phyliss for pictures of St. Leo's church. Thanks to my Mom and Dad for standing by, watching Mia and everything else. Thanks to Dave, because without his help the mural may have taken twice as long to complete. And my son Alex, he put in a few days on weekends too, priming, base coating, and sealing.
Dave and I truly enjoyed being here in your neighborhood during the summer. It was a strange at first for me to revisit a place that was part of my childhood, but the design, the style and it's message came to me with ease. Looking at the mural now and reflecting on the the process, I realize how truly blessed we are. It's not the place but the people who make it special with their act of kindness and sharing and caring for one another. Like you, the Marshall/Shadeland community is a part of who I am. So, thank you again for giving me this unique opportunity to leave you with a mural from my heart.

Please enjoy "Peace, Hope & Charity" for many years to come.
Fran Hawbaker

july 20, 2008

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Kick-off Event

Kick-off Event
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marshall/shadelandmural

Double click on the picture above to view larger and to see the complete set of photos from the kick-off event on July 10, 2008. By your double click, you are redirected to my Flickr account. 16 photo can also be viewed as a slideshow if you choose. 

July 10, 2008

I am very excited to begin the Mural at Marshall/Shadeland. Today marks the beginning of the the process with a Kick-off at 1:00pm. I hope you visit this blog from time to time and view updates on progress throughout the next couple of months. You are welcome to post comments and view my posting of pictures and records that I plan to share. I would like to thank the Providence Connections and the community members for choosing my design, and for all their support and work to obtain a SPROUT mural. I promise back to you a fantastic Mural!