Dreaming of Summer

By: Walker School Upper Art Students, inspired by the artwork styles of Yoyo Ferro and Keith Haring.

26 Powder Springs St. Marietta, GA 30060. Alley side.

En Pointe

If You Don't Stop, Then You Won't Get Caught

Interwoven

Joy²

Artist: Lauren Pallotta Stumberg
Location: McNeel Alley at dk Gallery
About the Artist: Think Greatly, LLC is an art + design projects incubator led by Lauren Pallotta Stumberg – an artist, muralist, designer, illustrator and creative consultant based out of Atlanta, GA.

Lauren received a 2016/2017 Emerging Artist Award from the City of Atlanta. She serves on the board of C4 Atlanta as an artist voice as well as the Arts Community Liaison. Additionally, Lauren leads beautification efforts and community arts programming opportunities as a board member at large for Fourth Ward Neighbors Association.
Lauren is represented by dk Gallery in Marietta, GA. Inquiries to purchase her paintings and sculptures should be directed to Donna Krueger, dk@dkgallery.us.
Notable projects include the Moreland Mural Project; public art funding from the City of Atlanta, Norcross Public Art Commission, Hapeville Office of Economic Development; community art events such as Forward Warrior and Little Five Arts Alive; design work for small businesses in Atlanta and beyond; retail products at local shops such as Crafted and Sugarboo.
Website: www.thinkgreatly.com

MARIETTA

Artist: Craig Stanley
Location: Trailside at Thaicoon & Sushi Bar
About the Artist: I was born in Kansas City, Missouri and , at 6 months, was adopted from foster care. As long as I could remember, my love of the arts was nurtured with the helpof my loving family. While in the 2nd Grade, something very special happened-my love for art was born. The other students in school also admired my new found talent so much that, shortly thereafter, I began selling my drawings. In 1992 at the age of 15, I joined forces with several well-established companies around Kansas City and this led to me opening my own art studio in a popular mall it the City. A few years after graduation, I moved to Atlanta, GA to attend The Creative Circus School. While there, I furthered my knowledge as a graphic designer and illustrator. I also began supporting myself by painting music tour stage backdrops for major recording artist and set props for television shows and commercials. With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most world renown people and brands on the planet. Welcome to my world of art.
Website: cstanleyart.com

May-retta

Artists: Olga Sidilkovskaya and Leah Cochran
Location: Trailside at Unique Ink Studio
Website: www.olgasidilkovskaya.com

'Peace and Love' Fountain

By: McKenzie Snow

45 W. Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060. Atherton Square side.

McPherson Tire Shop

Artist: Lindsey O’Shields
Location: Zenith Design Group, 135 Church Street
About the Artist: Lindsey O’Shields is a Hellenistic Romanticist, working primarily in oils and encaustic, creating idiosyncratic, impassioned art pieces. She creates, instructs, and encourages others to explore their art from the freedom of her garden studio nestled on the property of Hillcrest, a historic home in Marietta, GA. O’Shields has worked as a scenic artist for theatre and film for over 15 years, and created two murals for the 2018 M2R Trailfest, the Big Little Chickens, and the McPherson Tire Shop, and is excited to return to create another iconic mural for the historic downtown area.
Website: ironthistlestudio.com

Nature is Watching You

Peach III

Artist: Angela Faustina
Location: Trailside wall at Me & My Trainer
About the Artist: Angela Faustina is an ultra-contemporary realism artist whose paintings have been internationally collected and exhibited since 2006. She is represented by Signet Contemporary Art in London, England, UK and The Loft in Marietta, Georgia, USA. Her juicy murals are on view in some of the most vibrant neighborhoods of the southeastern United States, including Atlanta, Georgia, and St. Petersburg, Florida. Faustina lives and works in the Greater Atlanta area but her vivid color palette will always reflect growing up in South Florida, USA.
Website: angelafaustina.com

Save the Giant Otters

Artist: Christina Ward
Location: Atherton Square at Rhinos & Rhinestonez
About the Artist: As an artist and an avid animal lover and conservationist, I have found a happy place where these two great passions of mine can merge together for the greater good. I have worked in the animal care field for over a decade, doing art as a side gig whenever there was a little bit of extra time. As my career in the animal care field progressed, I started to look around and think...what is the point of what I am doing? Is my 9-5 job allowing me to really achieve what it is I want to achieve in life? Sure, I loved every second that I spent cleaning, feeding and training all of the amazing animals that I had the opportunity to work with...but I wanted to do more...something bigger. In early 2016, I ventured to Guyana, South America, to do a field research study on giant otters. It was there, in the scorching, muggy jungles of Guyana, that I found my real purpose. The interior of Guyana is a pristine environment, which supports some of the most biologically dense eco-systems in the world. The South American jungles are also full of vibrant and inspiring people, who live simply and use the land sustainably and respectfully. They are also caretakers of the rivers and the animals who inhabit them. From the endangered giant otter and arapaima, to the river's crocodilian inhabitants, the caiman, the native Amerindians keep a watchful eye on these species, as they are good indicators of the health of the land. I am hoping that through my art, I can spread awareness for the people and animals of Guyana and fund conservation efforts in the region. The stability and integrity of the region's forests are under threat, due to mining operations throughout the area. Educating the local people on the importance of protecting their natural resources is a critical component in our conservation initiatives. I would also like to establish a fund for the local schools in the region, who are all severely lacking appropriate materials and sports equipment.
Website: colorsforconservation.com and savethegiants.org