Love is My Language

WOW, what a week it's been! Since my last post, I have been fully immersed in the design, preparation, and painting of my very first mural and LIVE art installation at the award-winning, Se7enBites restaurant. (USA Today has it on their 10 Best Restaurants in Orlando, FL.) On a whim, I applied to be one of 48 artists who would transform the hip diner's parking lot into an outdoor art exhibit dedicated to love, joy, and community. I'm incredibly honored that I was chosen out of more than 1000 applicants.

I surprised myself by moving WAY out of my comfort zone with this project. In addition to working on a scale I've never done, I got to figure out how to transform my original horizontal design into something for a vertical parking space. I also had to learn how to paint outside on asphalt. My sketched-out design and my living room mock-up are pictured below.

Both the prep day (Sunday) and painting day (Monday) were very warm, bright and sunny. Thankfully, we had a few clouds, occasional breezes, and good music to paint by. Also, the restaurant arranged to have lunch for all the artists and kept us stocked up on beverages, clean-up necessities, and air-conditioned breaks inside.

The day was filled with a sense of excitement, camaraderie, community, and love. Besides just the artists, the vendors, volunteers, and those who came to see the magic happening made time pass quickly. Everyone I spoke to was kind, friendly, appreciative, and loving. It was wonderful to meet people like my new friend, Pavel, and to get our hands "dirty" together to make a community hand-print painting in one of the spaces.

I got interviewed by WESH 2 about the event. It was SO exciting to see a piece of my art on television - and to be introduced as a local artist. Click here to watch the interview.

The way everything came together to make this project a reality was phenomenal. The Universe works in mysterious ways, and I am grateful for all the things that lined up! I learned SO much, connected with my art in a brand new way, and had an incredible experience. I'm also amazed that, after spending 18+ hours prepping and painting—much of it seated or kneeling on the ground—I was not terribly sore or stiff. What a gift!

Even better, I am so happy with the results of my work!

If invited, I'll definitely do it again!

For more pictures and videos, check out @feliciabrownoriginals on IG, Facebook and TikTok. And if you believe in the message my art conveys, or believe in love or both, I'd be honored if you'd follow me in any/all of the places, check out my website, and maybe even wear or share some of my art!

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