We collaborated with Joliet Junior College's Vet Tech Program to design and create a 36-foot mural, aimed at energizing the space and inspiring students in their pursuit of a degree.
This mural project was completed over 5 months in collaboration with the Vet Tech Program. By engaging the community, we raised over $1,000 through sponsored pet portraits, which were featured on the mural and included 84 pets from alumni, students, professors, and local residents. All proceeds supported the program, benefiting both students and animals.
Initially a single-wall concept, the project expanded to a two-wall installation. The process involved securing donors, sketching, planning layouts, transferring designs, painting, and cleanup.
As project manager, I coordinated the team, managed the budget, sourced supplies, organized donor information, and contributed to the design and painting. The mural brings life to the space while inspiring students to pursue their goals.
This project was a rewarding opportunity to give back to a college that has played such a significant role in my development. It was a valuable experience working with a new team, as well as seeing friendships form between collaborators. I thoroughly enjoyed painting the pet portraits and witnessing the joy on people's faces when the mural was revealed. Despite challenges such as the summer heat, wasps, and sunburn, the project was an incredibly fulfilling and exciting experience.
Here is a little speed paint video!