Summer Art Camp
Seattle, Washington

Mural Camp 2012 - The Mural Design
History and Legends of
Gospel, Jazz, Blues and Rock & Roll

This original masterpiece mural will be created in a four-part series during Mural Camp 2012. (Read the details of the mural design in this pdf file, "Mural Camp 2012: History and Legends of Gospel, Blues, Jazz and Rock & Roll.")

Session 1: “Gospel & the Devil's Music"
Tuesday, July 23 - Friday, July 24 COMPLETED

Be the first to paint the wall
Gain experience painting in sepia tones, working with a few neutral hues
Paint the legends of Gospel music such as the “Father of Gospel Music,” Thomas A. Dorsey

Session 2: "Jazz and Blues: The Expression of Life”
Tuesday, August 7 - Friday, August 10 COMPLETED

Paint the people and places from Jazz and Blues music

Continue the musical timeline to visually blend these genres in with the existing Gospel paintings
Gain experience painting monochromatic, working primarily in rich blues & reds.

Session 4: "Rock & Roll: The American Revolution”
Tuesday, August 21 - Friday, August 24COMPLETED

Depict the legends of Rock and Roll: Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Elvis, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and more
Work the final week to complete the masterpiece
Paint in full color, using all the techniques taught over the summer