Murals
Check out the murals we have done!
Nian Nian You Yu
This 13 story mural is a total of 22,550 square feet (150' x197'), making it the largest paint mural in Taiwan (painted March 2024). This mural would not have been possible without my mural partner, Zach Curtis. It took us over 3.5 weeks to complete!
When I created the piece, I had the phrase “nian nian you yu” in mind, which means “May every year end with ample surplus.” The fish represents prosperity and abundance. The top of the fish’s markings is in the shape of Taiwan, and the dorsal fin represents the beautiful mountains of Taiwan. The fish's tail slowly separates into petals reminiscent of the cherry blossom. Cherry blossoms represent renewal and the cyclical nature of life. They bloom anew each spring, signifying the arrival of a new beginning and the promise of fresh opportunities. I wanted to show how all of life is connected and that through time we are always evolving. Life is about transformation.
Bumper Car Donuts
Marie's Donuts was established in 1957. The back wall had been blank for a very long time. We added a fun bumper donut mural to their 50 foot wall April 2023. Look carefully, we hid an easter egg for you to find! This Illustration can be found in my coloring book Bite Sized World.
Quetzalcoatl Dragon
450 students from Ethel Philips Elementary school helped paint this 55 feet mural May, 2023. The mural reflects the school’s mascot, the dragon, as well as the cultural diversity of the school. A large number of the students are of Mexican heritage so the mural uses as its dragon a Quetzalcoatl. The mural includes the Mexican national flower, a dahlia, in yellow which represents friendship. I also included a lotus flower from my own Taiwanese heritage. The lotus flower is special in many cultures because it can grow in dirty and muddy water. It reminds us that even when things are difficult, we can still stay kind and strong.
Classic Donuts
We came back in May 2023 to revamp the front of Marie's Donuts. We kept it classic and added old fashion donuts (which are my personal favorite at Marie's Donuts) and sprinkle donuts. We sprinkled out the sides of their walls and even sprinkled out their shed.
Juice Carton Home
This was my first mural created January 2023 at Father Keith B. Kenny Elementary School. This illustration is from my book Secret Worlds. These Juice cartons is home to a family of bunnies and their neighbors egg snail, hamburger snail, and ice cream snail love to climb on top of everything. This school had no art program, so after the mural was done, I had a coloring party with the students and donated a coloring book to each one of them!
Washi Tape
This mural is located at Rosa Parks Elementary school and painted April 2023. It's three rolls of washi tape. I wanted to take an ordinary object that could be found in school supplies and make it come to life. This image can be found in my color book Tiny Curiosities. I hope it makes the students at Rosa Parks elementary school smile when they walk past this mural.
Space Cracks
I painted this mural at Hiram W. Johnson High School February 2023. Nine students in this high school assisted me in this painting which can be found in my book Enchanted. I wanted kids to run through the hallway and imagine that there was more behind the walls!
Enchanted Dragon
This 33 x 5 feet mural was painted July 2023 in Seattle. This dragon enchants and protects the Magnolia Neighborhood.
Coyote & Falcon Mascot Mural
This 40 x 11 feet mural was painted September 2023 at Kinney & Prospect School. Over 100 students participated in painting this wall. The two schools mascots, the falcon and coyote were featured in this mural.
Baby Bird
This mural is located at Trejos Diner in Clear Lake. This mural was commissioned by Citizens Caring 4 Clear Lake non profit through a grant. This is an interactive 3D mural that allows the citizens of Clear lake to sit in the Osprey’s nest and become a “baby bird.”
Space Whale Shark
This private commission located in Sacramento is 13 ft x 8 ft. I painted this mural February 2024. This whale shark is swimming through a galaxy amongst a school of fish.
Ramen House
This mural is located in Brooklyn, New York. It is located on the side of Enerugi Ramen shop and painted June 2024. This ramen house is home to a little cute bunny and an egg snail.
Magic World
Over 200 community members in Sacramento participated in painting this 183'x 12' mural on October 2024. This mural is a playful celebration of Leonardo Da Vinci School’s approach to
teaching through Renaissance-inspired learning. The murals image begins with a science beaker spilling magical water that transforms into a whimsical scene. The school's pink dolphin mascot leads the way, accompanied by imaginative characters like space-exploring "astrobunnies" and "astrokitties." A lively school of trout swims together, bunnies pilot a bright yellow submarine, a dolphin plays the drum, and a chipmunk sails on a leaf. Each element reflects the diverse activities and experiences students enjoy, capturing the richness of learning at the school.
