I was selected to create this mural after winning a competitive contest hosted by Avista Utilities. Over 40 artists submitted portfolios, and after several rounds of review, I was chosen as the final artist to represent the theme of community, togetherness, and hometown spirit.
The final image was originally painted small, then enlarged into a full mural. The criteria were specific: it had to be Spokane-themed but not rely on iconic landmarks, and it had to be colorful and unifying. I wanted the moment to feel a bit like the reveal in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory—when the gates open and everyone sees the impossible for the first time.
Technically, it pushed me. I struggled with the perspective until I remembered something I’d once read about using multiple horizon lines and vanishing points. That insight came just in time—and it went directly into the final version.
The mural now lives permanently in downtown Spokane, and I’m honored that my work was chosen to reflect the spirit of the city.
Avista Mural – “We Are All Together”
I was selected to create this mural after winning a competitive contest hosted by Avista Utilities. Over 40 artists submitted portfolios, and after several rounds of review, I was chosen as the final artist to represent the theme of community, togetherness, and hometown spirit.
The final image was originally painted small, then enlarged into a full mural. The criteria were specific: it had to be Spokane-themed but not rely on iconic landmarks, and it had to be colorful and unifying. I wanted the moment to feel a bit like the reveal in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory—when the gates open and everyone sees the impossible for the first time.
Technically, it pushed me. I struggled with the perspective until I remembered something I’d once read about using multiple horizon lines and vanishing points. That insight came just in time—and it went directly into the final version.
The mural now lives permanently in downtown Spokane, and I’m honored that my work was chosen to reflect the spirit of the city.