Richmond High School: Project Cafeteria

This past December, my friend Kay and I decided to give a gift to Richmond High School.  (Kay's alma mater)  We both have been wanting to work together for a while.

I thought that this wasn't going to happen. For many months, we both kept busy with work, and regular lifestyles.  And, the system was kind of hard to work through. So just as we both were going to step away, the doors opened up once more.  It was a great way to begin the Christmas cheer by being cheerful givers.

Concept and Execute:
The key words we were given to work with in October were: Nutrition, Culture, and Diversity.
We elaborated more and added wellness, and healthy pleasures of life to that vision.
We imagined that food and recreation were a big part of everyone life, and it is the main way that most people enjoy life: hobbies, the fair, traveling, and recreational exercise.  
To make the best of the time frame we had we decided to do large vignettes, instead of full wall coverage. We worked with about a dozen volunteers, and a strict timeline. Missioin accomplished in 10 hours.

Oiler Peak
Drawing
Brandon and Kay, details details details. They are both RHS alumni.
Oiler Peak, 10' by 4', arcrylic


Chef in the Park
Drawing
Ellie, Andres, and Paula, mixing, detailing, and reaching high up.
Chef in the Park, 11' by 4.5', arcrylic

To the Fair!
Drawing
Alexis and Sierra working on the floral wroght iron.
To the Fair!, 5' by 7', arcrylic

By the Giant Cheese Wheel!
Smoothie boy changed colors like 3 times before we were satisfied.
Meyho attacking the most difficult part: repetition.
By the Giant Cheese Wheel, 5" by 7", arcrylic

Gigantic Gusher
Drawing
Kevin and Mey detailing the rails
Gigantic Gusher, 10' by 5', arcrylics

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