Love that you are greeted by this welcoming mural as you enter the city from the West. A welcome…read moreaddition to the rather drab West side of town and generally lacking murals. It is bright and blue, reminding us of Indiana's state flag. It covers the entire side of the building which is quite large. One drawback is that there are parking spots alongside this building causing the view to be obstructed rather frequently. Still eye-catching even with parked cars. I have stopped and taken pictures of my out of town friends in front of it and they love this little souvenir.

This used to be a really nice mural. However, it has been written on graffiti on tore up looking…read morejust does not do it justice. I hope that they paint over it and give it the respected deserves.

Indiana got all kinds of cool murals and stuff. There's another example of it. The Indy butterfly…read moremurals right there pretty close to the Pacers stadium fun spot to check out.

This mural is located on the downtown CVS. It was painted by Kelsey Montague in 2019 and…read morecommissioned by the developers of CityWay2. Montague painted a few other murals in the Cityway complex while she was here. This is an interactive piece that has been following a national Instagram trend. There is a set of big wings for adults and small wings for the littles. So, this mural is not very unique as you can find similar pieces all across the country. The mural is meant for you to stand in front of and give you the appearance that you have wings. I almost posed for one of those then I remembered I was a grown man with a little self dignity. Just kidding, the wings make for good photos. There are also a large mural of Indy native butterflies on the adjoining wall titled Shadowbox Butterflies. It is a very nice piece and goes well with this one. As with most murals I have visited, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. If you are quick, you could probably park in the CVS parking lot. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area to maximize your time and trip. Luckily there are a lot of other interesting murals in CityWay to view.

Man o man, this mural has really fallen off, as have a few of the artist's other works. This is the…read morework of Jules Muck AKA (artistically known as) Muckrock. She painted in 2019 during her brief residency in Indy. The mural is located in front of a record store, Indy CD and Vinyl and depicts Debbie Harry's head, the lead singer of Blondie on a red background. The mural has a metal plate that has been painted to blend in with the mural. The artist painted her traditional tag "MuckRock" under Harry's eyes, like some form of eye black that football players wear. Artistically, the mural is very good. It is a realistic depiction of Debbie Harry and could almost pass as a photo. The mural has began to show signs of wear and is plastered with street flyers and stickers. It also has a newspaper distribution box in front of it. It is almost as if people are intentionally trying to block it, like a game or the new Tik Tok challenge. There is metered street parking right in front of the record store. That is where I parked and got out to get a closer look. You could also get a decent look from the windshield of your car doing a strategic slow-rolling drive by. As with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other decent murals in the area.

Sometimes, art surprises you by its placement. It isn't expected and therefore, catches your…read moreattention. But there are other times when art is perfectly matched to the surroundings and adds to the ambiance/culture of the area. That is the case for two new murals added in Aug '19 by international artist Jules "MuckRock" Muck. The placement of two murals at Indy CD & Vinyl was perfect for a mural of Blondie (Debbie Harry) on the front of the building, and of two of Motorhead's members on a shed in the back of the building. Both murals are done in a lifelike style but with little twists from MuckRock. The headshot of Blondie is a faithful rendering of Harry but with the the words "Muck" and "Rock" added to her cheeks. The Motorhead image is primarily done in black and white with a giant full colored rainbow emerging from behind the headshots of the two musicians. Note that Motorhead Lemmy Kilmister (not pictured) has been a frequent image created by Muck. And Muck doesn't pull any punches with the image as one of the musicians is proudly flying "the bird". If you are a fan of music, or art, or just looking for something different, stop by and check out the new murals. Review #2872

This is one of the few murals that I have reviewed that is not outdoors, but inside of a business…read more It is a nice mural. I love the colors and it is fittingly located inside of the Slapfish restaurant. The mural was painted by Nekoda Witsken in 2020. She is a very active local artist that has works all around the city. If I had a favorite mural artist, it would probably be her. The mural is right there as you walk in and seamlessly wraps around the wall. When I was there, the restaurant was empty and it gave me time to view it. The staff was very cool in letting me just check out the mural. There is metered street parking available for you to park and go into the restaurant. As with most murals, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. It is probably best to plan out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area, such as the Kurt Vonnegut and Mari Evans murals to maximize your trip.

I really enjoy when public art fits in with the neighborhood. In this case, this mural is painted…read moreinside the newly opened (2020) seafood restaurant Slapfish. Painted during evening hours to not disrupt the flow of customers in and out of the restaurant, these oversized fish are painted just inside the Mass Ave entrance to the restaurant. Not only do the fish offer a bright and pleasant feel to the restaurant, but the bright colors also help catch the attention of folks walking down the sidewalk. The mural was painted by local artist Nekoda Witsken in 2020 for the restaurant owners. It is cool enough I could see them reaching out to have her paint their other restaurant on the north side! One of the cool features is that the mural wraps around the corner so the mural takes on a somewhat 3D effect. Note that because of it's location by the front door, lighting and the flow of customers in and out make it difficult to get great photos. Other than that, I really enjoy checking out the mural when I eat at Slapfish. Review #3791

Carmel is full of roundabouts and public art, and at first when I was at the midtown plaza,…read morechecking out the area and enjoying some food, I saw this piece because it was noticeable in the dark, and I really enjoyed the colors. I googled around a bit and discovered that it is called sail, and that makes sense since it looks like the sails of a ship. It was created by two people who met while they were teaching at the Herron school of art. The structure is acrylic, steal and lights. Check it out! It's hard to miss, and very cool at night.

This is an eye catching sculpture that is constructed of steel and colorful arcylic. It is also…read moreequioed with lights that illuminate the colored glass at night. It is 30 feet tall and the city commissioned Quincy Owens and Luke Crawley of Owens + Crowley to construct the piece. In 2019 They wanted it to be an iconic landmark for the new Midtown plaza area. The three towing structures resemble sails of a ship, hence the name. They definitely do stick out. It is located along the Monon Trail and I saw it from far away. I liked the way the sun beamed through the colored glass and it's humongous size. It demanded my attention. There is free street parking available all along the section of the trail that the sculpture is located. It I may be difficult to find a spot though, so be prepared to walk. There are a few spots that are across from the sculpture and are designated as 20 minute parking. That is where I parked. You have a real good chance of snagging one of those spots. And I doubt you will be there longer than 20 minutes, so you should be good. As with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes and tht includes me being hypnotized by the light hinting through the sculpture's colored glass. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. There is another piece on the trail and nearby roundabouts that would be perfect to start with.

This mural is part of the Jiffy Lube Mural Program, in conjunction with the Indianapolis Art…read moreCouncil. It is the work of Barb Stahl, who painted this interesting piece in 2018. The mural is intended to celebrate Brownsburg rich history. The mural is not painted directly on the wall and was painted on an 8' x 20' piece of dibond aluminum in Stahl's studio. The wall of the Jiffy Lube was prepped and painted prior to the mural being installed. The mural depicts a man developing photos the good old fashioned way. It you look closely at the photos, both developed and the tray, you will see symbolism. The developed photos represent the past and present, including images of the Malachy church, the little league, an old train, and numerous other tributes to Brownsburg. On the other hand, the photos in the developing trays show a glimpse of the future featuring the redeveloped Green Street and more of the town's future projects. When developing this mural Stahl paid a lot of attention to detail. The walls window are painted with a frame similar to the mural and if you notice three things sticking out of the wall to the left of the mural, that is supposed to be binding of a book. The artwork is very nice and the mural looks like a picture itself. It is very creative and well done. In addition to the research and development time, it took about 80 hours to complete. I really like this mural. This is another home run, that is part of the Jiffy Lube project and definitely worth a peek. Parking to get a closer look is very easy. There are spots behind the Jiffy Lube, or at the restaurant next door. I just parked in front of the mural. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

At first, this mural isn't as eye catching as most of the Jiffy Lube/Arts Council of Indianapolis…read moremurals that have gone up around town the last few years. The colors are subdued and the image, though lifelike, doesn't seem unusual enough to catch your eye either. But upon closer look, you see that the entire north wall of the building has been turned into a giant photo album page. Real metal rings have been installed on the left side of the wall to look like they are part of a 3-ring binder. The mural and even the real windows on the wall are framed with the small corner tabs that used to hold photos in place. The mural shows a man developing photos. The photos are part of Brownsburg's history showing buildings and some people/activities that are dear to the local residents. The thought behind the mural was the connection between the town and the photos, both are developing. Barb Stahl created the mural in 2018. She has been an artist/muralist in the Indy area for over 30 years and her works can be found throughout the metro area. Review #2295

This mural is visually pleasing. It overlooks a rough looking empty grass lot. Sadly, it is…read morepartially obstructed by a wood awning used for a small farmers market. I pulled into the grass lot and parked. I was a cold day and the ground was frozen. I would not recommend pulling in there if the ground is wet though, you will probably get stuck. The mural depicts 3 large orange and yellow sunflowers in a diagonal line, in a green field with a bright blue sky in the background. The mural was painted by artist John Moore in 2013 and was a collaboration between Fall Creek Gardens and MFCDC. In developing the mural, many designs were presented and the final one was selected after polling community members, volunteers, gardeners, neighbors and friends. The project was funded by the Urban Patch, a community garden that the mural overlooks. The mural is huge, over 18 Feet tall and a whopping 64 feet long. it is a simple design, but draws your attention. The colors really pop. It is peeling a bit, but is in relatively great shape considering that it is almost 10 years home. The detail of the mural is good, but the shading is awesome. As with most murals that I have reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other wonderful murals in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

This mural painted by John Moore in 2013 celebrates a community garden at 30th and Central. Three…read morelarge sunflowers glow in oranges and yellows with a blue sky background and green leaves supporting them. A simple design is effective in communicating that something is growing here! Review #1787

What can I say? Ann is an easily recognizable icon of the city. You know you are on Mass Ave, a…read morevery happening area of Indy. She has been swaying her hips from side to side over 20 years now and shows no signs of slowing down. First time I saw her she reminded me a bit of a streetwalker with the come hither movements, but she has grown on me. This street corner would not be the same without her.

It's hard to believe that Ann has been dancing and greeting visitors to Mass Ave for nearly 20…read moreyears. This LED electronic sculpture brings movement and fun to downtown and is a fixture of Indianapolis. Ann is a perfect photo opt for visitors. (I've taken photos of my granddaughter dancing with her.) Artist, Julian Opie. produced the piece in 2007. The Crystal Dehaan Foundation underwrote the project according to a nearby plaque. Opie is well known for his simplistic examples of human form. "Ann" is one of several public art pieces on Mass Ave. She stands where the Cultural Trail intersects Mass Ave, probably by design. I found early morning, nearby street parking so that I could enjoy her. I love her!!!