Paintings by Harley Hahn: The Art Factory Mural

The making of The Art Factory (Step 6)
Mural at the Bell Arts Factory: Ventura, California
16 feet x 10 feet — Latex paint on cement
Harley Hahn, 2004

Work in progress: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Finished mural: 8 9 10

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Step 6: Paint the middle part of the mural.

Notice how the final painting is created from the top down. This is important when painting on a large vertical surface, so any dripping can be cleaned and corrected without impacting the upper parts of the mural.