LOCAL ART
Handpainted murals can be found on walls all over downtown, but for the first time ever, one can enjoy local art simply by looking down. Six new murals have sprung up on pathways and curb extensions throughout Downtown. The new artwork is the result of a two year collaboration between the Stelos Scholars Program at the Texas State Honors College and the city of San Marcos. The murals were designed by local artist Michelle Wilson and were painted with the help of students and volunteers. These are the first street murals of their kind in San Marcos, created to not only beautify the urban landscape but to also enhance pedestrian safety through increased visibility at cross walks.
The overall theme of the six murals is Petals and Paws, which celebrates the biodiversity of the region by showcasing the local flora and fauna. Each mural features a ‘celebrity’ species native to the area, including fountain dart- ers, cagle’s map turtles, nine-banded armadillos, blue dragonflies, monarch butterflies and honeybees as well as stylized depictions of native plants including bluebonnets and prickly pear cacti.
