Privately own building slotted for the next mural in Guin. Prep work began right after Christmas. The boards in the windows are being replaced with marine grade plywood and when the weather permits, the pressure washing and scraping will commence.
This is the revised proposed design for the building. It measures 41' in length and 20' in height. The design will reflect finishes used in the 1900's. Gas lanterns on either side of the door and detailed moldings are two examples. The plaque on top of the door will read; Marion County Banking Company, Est. in 1903. The boarded windows will be painted to give the illusion of seeing inside the bank offices. small details of the backing of the drapes and drawers in the desk will be able to be seen. The center of the design will feature open doors within a one-point perspective recess. This will add dimension to the flat wall. (it is brick so it will be semi-flat)lol Within the doors the teller desk will show the detailed wood moldings used in the period.
Color selections where pulled from the stone from the existing stone used in the front. Splashes of wood tones and hints of color will be used in the windows and the door.
Another interesting note about the project, is the owner is now pursuing getting the First bank of Guin on the Historical registry for Alabama. The owner is also making the needed repairs to the building so it would be available for leasing.
Funding for this mural has already been establish and the design fee has been made. I will disclose once I have been gained permission to do so.
I'm excited about the project and I'm praying for warm weather to begin the transformation.
