The Artillery, my weapon of choice.
Stage 1. Sweating in the heat to get this burner up.
Boys chillin and showing some love and support for Lesn1.
Stage 2. Me, Gettin UP!
Lotus caught gettin up to work on some can control!
Just gettin things started.
Pasqual, neighborhood resident, riding by to see what the fuss is all about.
Getting in the paper. Springfield Republican. Springfield - Staff photo by Mark M. Murray - Graffiti artist Porn Siphanoum, of Springfield, works on a mural Friday on the handball court at Kenefick Park. Siphanoum calls this piece 'Embrace,' depicting a mother and child. The artist volunteers his time and received permission from the mayor's office for the space to do his work.
Springfield - Staff photo by Mark M. Murray - Graffiti artist Porn Siphanoum wears a respirator while applying paint to his mural titled 'Embrace' Friday on the handball court at Kenefick Park.
Stage 3. In progress, rescaled image in the rain.
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First view at early sunrise...7:15 am, I realized that this is the perfect time to experience the work.
My Psychic Advisor in the flesh, visiting the piece.
Laying down the flesh color to flush out my sluggish mood. Gold is finished.
Whatchu LOOkin At?!!! Lesn1 Security Squad!
Getting there. Detailed the faces and making adjustments as I go.
Ronald McDonald, taking his everyday stroll to see the progression.
Hmmmmmmm. My baby, Gabby, ready to paint!
Strong supporters from the neighborhood.
An observer who was down to help lay down some paint.
Day ended. Almost finished and running out of paint.
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7am in the morning. Enjoying the view.
Me, working on the leg while hoping that there's enough paint.
Lotus, "erasing" the underlayer of the piece.
My daughter, Yani, chillin after helping me mix down colors and touching up.
The Kenefick Rap Krew. I met these brothers who gave their debut performance for the finale. Stay tuned for the video.
Mondo and his friend ride by to talk to me about a dedication piece.
Final completion of Project Embrace. There's nothing like experiencing the piece in person.
Close up.
Closer up details of the hands.
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