Creation of Mural for El Buen Cacao the Idyllwild designation for Chocolate

I was commissioned to paint a mural for the outdoor patio of Idyllwild's newest Chocolate business, El Buen Cacao. I painted the harvesting and preparation of the Sacred Cacao Pod. I painted on prepared masonite panels to withstand the elements as best I could. The owners of the business Jessica and Erik Landis
thought this mural would be very important in establishing a welcoming atmosphere to the business. The four panels were coated with Ultra Grip a Dunn-Edwards primer for interior/exterior the painting with Nova Colors acrylic paint mixed with water based spar varnish. After completion this was then coated with same varnish. The masonite was then applied to wall with construction adhesive then a frame of pine 1" 2"x8' and 1"x3"x8' furring strips were attached to frame work. The frame was caulked and painted with bluish-green paint to be sealed with another coat of varnish. Check out more work at www.ghighart.com
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