Check out my new 7-foot mural at Crossroads Par 3 Golf Course in Bellevue!

My new 7-foot mural is up in the clubhouse at Crossroads Par 3 Golf Course!

I painted the mural on a sheet of plywood, and installed the piece on the wall of the clubhouse.

Check out my interview with First Tee of Greater Seattle:

What inspired you to create this mural?

I was inspired to create this mural because artwork is an excellent tool to brighten up an environment. Several years ago, a First Tee coach planted the seed of “Wouldn’t it be cool to paint a mural at Crossroads?” I loved the idea, but the project seemed really big at the time. As time went by the idea stuck in my head, and I just had to figure out how to make it work. While measuring the workspace, the idea came to me of painting the mural on a large sheet of plywood as opposed to the wall itself. This made the project seem more realistic that I could paint it at home instead of spending 50+ hours at the pro shop to paint. I have always loved to paint big, and I thought the bigger the better for this project.

How did you get interested in art?

I have been interested in art since a young age, and I began to paint when I was about seven years old. I have been inspired by many artists along the way, and love to attend art festivals and galleries. In my work I merge realism with my imagination and add my own twist of brighter colors that make the subject pop.

How are painting/art similar to golf?

Art and painting are similar to golf in many ways. Both art and golf involve visualizing the desired outcome and being creative of how to execute the plan. When I hit a shot into the lip of a bunker or under a tree, I must be creative of how I want to play the shot. This is similar to how creativity plays a big role in the planning of a painting.

What is your hope for the legacy of this mural? 

My hope for the legacy of this mural is that it will inspire other kids to tackle projects or goals they think too big to accomplish.

All in all, the mural took about three months from start to finish - from planning, drafting, painting, framing, and installing.

Here’s a glimpse at the mural in progress, before I had any trees or details like the golf bag, clubs, and flagstick.

Once I completed the painting stage of the mural, I built a frame to cover the edges of the plywood and add a nice border before installation.

Huge thanks to First Tee of Greater Seattle from helping to make this project a reality!