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Berry Harvest Mural


Finished Berry Harvest Mural Girl holding berries Men loading wagons

“Commuters and visitors to downtown Gresham will have to keep their eyes peeled for the latest mural, completed Wednesday, Aug. 9, which celebrates the local history surrounding berry farming and picking.

Prep work at night

“'Gresham has been hungry for more art,' said Judy Han, president of Gresham Outdoor Public Art which commissioned the mural. 'Art is for everybody, it crosses all dividing lines and brings us together.'

Don Gray painting the lady

“'We wanted Don to paint the second mural so the two would match each other in style,' Han said. 'It means so much to this community to have all of this beautiful art.'

Don Gray painting the wagons

“Gray is a nationally renowned muralist and longtime Oregon resident who is now based in Vancouver, Wash. Contact the artist at:dongraystudio@yahoo.com.”

Read the original article by Christopher Keizur at:
http://portlandtribune.com/go/42-news/368985-251396-new-mural-showcases-agricultural-past

Artist: Don Gray

Don Gray prepping at night.

Here is a picture of Don happily prepping the mural at night! Learn more about Don Gray at: DonGrayStudio.com