Inspired by the fabulous work of Brazilian, Romero Britto, the students at Carbondale Middle School created a lively mural in 2014 for the community to appreciate and enjoy. And now I’ve created a new series of macro photographs from that mural that give a close-up perspective of the attributes of Britto’s work. Emphasizing playful use of color, pop culture graphics, imperfection, even the texture of the plywood, all these aspects come together to create a fresh perspective on vibrant art.
My collection was sparked by summer art classes at The Art Base, the Red Brick and many summer programs that emphasize art in their programs. Remembering my early attempts at art in summer camp, these abstract images capture the joyful spirit of childhood expression and are a perfect way to refresh a child’s bedroom, playroom, reading nook, or art corner as the new school year begins.
Assorted Works in situ by Gayle Waterman, © 2025
Monster Mash in situ by Gayle Waterman, © 2025
I want to encourage the creativity of kids and their artwork just like Carbondale Middle School did. I’m offering prints matted in 11” x 14” mats for only $35 each and will provide extra mats for your kids’ artwork to go on the wall. This is a simple, fun way to encourage and celebrate the importance of art in young lives.
For those of you who are young at heart and appreciate the lively perspective of this fun work, these pieces look great printed in large format up to at least 36” x 24” on either archival paper or canvas and are priced according to size and format.
Stencil Town in situ by Gayle Waterman, © 2025
Assorted Works in situ by Gayle Waterman, © 2025
A great thing about these prints is that they look great either vertically or horizontally. In fact, when we hung one image upside down by accident, and it still worked beautifully! You can play with orientation to suit your space.
Assorted Works in situ by Gayle Waterman, © 2025
To order your favorites, reach out to me directly at gayle@lookstudio.net or (970) 948-3681. Let’s discuss ideas for what you have in mind. You can view the full collection of mural-inspired images on my website, plus there are others available if you need a larger collection.
And if you're looking for more ways to nurture creativity in your family, check out the amazing classes offered at The Art Base and the Red Brick, both hubs of artistic expression and growth in our valley.
Let’s keep the inspiration going!
