BRUSH MURAL FESTIVAL

A 26’ x 8’ mural about the history of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and significant landmarks in its construction. I painted this mural at the Baltimore Convention Center for Brush Mural Festival: an event created to showcase local artists in Baltimore, Maryland. Painted using a combination of Montana 94 spray paint and Createx Wicked Colors acrylic, applied with an air brush.

The first piece of commercial railroad track in the United States was laid in Baltimore, near what is now the B&O Railroad Museum. From there, the B&O Railroad built a track heading west, leading to the construction of the historic Carrollton Viaduct over Gwynns Falls and Thomas Viaduct over the Patapsco River. These areas are still in use by the railroad to this day and also serve as an unofficial playground for many who grow up in Baltimore to explore. One can get lost following these tracks into uncharted territories, an often beautiful combination of nature and the outskirts of the urban landscape that most people never see. Freight trains command a powerful energy: they are massive, loud and dangerous. They are intertwined with stories of Americana, hobo culture and serve as a rolling art gallery for those who take the time to observe and appreciate. The history of these trains, the areas they travel through and the mysterious subcultures that surround them are truly hidden gems of Baltimore.