A truly incredible opportunity at the Boys & Girls club presented itself when the Director of The East L.A. center was looking to renovate the Teen Center. They had already had the room primed white and like an artist staring at a blank canvas, they were trying to figure out what to do with it.

I was given an opportunity to meet some of the youth at the center in January 2007 after they marveled at the 8 Colores de Nuestra Cultura prints the B&G of East L.A. had purchased and prominently placed in the game room. It was truly a remarkable feeling to see so many youngsters totally into the art. I decided to send out a hello greeting promoting the cartoon murals in February at the exact time they were looking for an idea for the room. Timing is everything I thought as they jumped at the chance to have some herediadesigns creations on the wall.

They really liked the samples I showed them especially a logo I designed for rapcircle.com. After getting the ok from my customer (rapcircle.com) I painted the logo on the wall with a few modifications. It came out so sharp that when I returned to do the next side of the wall, I walked in on some kids trying to peel it off. Convinced that it was a sticker, even the program director of the Teen Center was trying to peel it off. After a few good laughs I assured them that it was the best compliment a mural painter could receive. I have 4 more designs planned for the room. The current one I am working on measures 7 x 8 feet. I'll update this page as I continue my works in progress.

Published (3-11-2007)