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In the late 1970s, celebrated muralist Kent Twitchell began his famous artists series, featured in Hi-Fructose Vol. 37, starting with notable Los Angeles artist Ed Ruscha. Measuring 70 feet tall on the side of a downtown building, Twitchell’s full-length portrait of the artist in a red silk shirt and pleated slacks took almost 9 years to complete because it was self-funded and there were other projects that came to him during that time. Why did he choose Ruscha as his first artist? “It was a gut decision,” he says. “He was and is unique and seemed to characterize the American Individualist to me as McQueen did in the film world.” 

Special Exhibit: Kent Twitchell’s Incredible Mural of Michael Jackson

Sources: Eventbrite | All Things Michael The Museum of the San Fernando Valley, Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PDT), Northridge, CA Attendees first enter through the New Sahara Gallery (located in Suite 202A, on the same floor and building as the Museum) to learn about the three-year process in the making of the mural. There will be photographs highlighting Kent Twitchell’s…

Kent Twitchell Repaints His “Freeway Lady” Mural 41 Years Later

12 years after artist Kent Twitchell painted Los Angeles’ favorite “Freeway Lady” overlooking the 101 freeway, it was erased by a billboard company. Originally painted in 1974, the mural is a tribute to the artist’s grandmother who lived in Hollywood. She is depicted holding a colorful, handmade afghan blanket that she gifted to Twitchell. In Hi-Fructose Vol. 37, we caught up with Twitchell during the piece’s restoration, which was recently completed on October 10th. In the article, Twitchell shared, “1974 was a long time ago. I’ve learned how to paint since then,” adding that repainting the mural has given him a chance to enhance it’s new location. Twitchell received special approval from the Los Angeles Valley College Public Art Committee to repaint her on the Student Services building facing Fulton Avenue (5800 Fulton Avenue,Valley Glen, CA 91401). Although she no longer looks over the south of the 101, the new “Freeway Lady” is here to stay. 

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12 years after artist Kent Twitchell painted Los Angeles’ favorite “Freeway Lady” overlooking the 101 freeway, it was erased by a billboard company. Originally painted in 1974, the mural is a tribute to the artist’s grandmother who lived in Hollywood. She is depicted holding a colorful, handmade afghan blanket that she gifted to Twitchell. In Hi-Fructose Vol. 37, we caught up with Twitchell during the piece’s restoration, which was recently completed on October 10th. 

SPECIAL EXHIBIT: Kent Twitchell’s Incredible Mural Of Michael Jackson

Sources: The Museum of the San Fernando Valley | Thanks to Karen O’Halloran Attendees first enter through the New Sahara Gallery (located in Suite 202A, on the same floor and building as the Museum) to learn about the three-year process in the making of the mural. There will be photographs highlighting Kent Twitchell’s career and additional Michael Jackson artifacts on display. Then head to the…

Large Scale Hyper Realistic Portrait Paintings By Kent Twitchell

These large scale paintings are created by talented artist Kent Twitchell, he was born in August 17, 1942, Lansing, Michigan. He is most famous for his realistic multi stories mural portraits. The artist painted his first signed murals in 1971, “Steve McQueen Monument” in Downtown LA. To complete his high school Kent Twitchell joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in London, where…

Large Scale Hyper Realistic Portrait Paintings By Kent Twitchell

These large scale paintings are created by talented artist Kent Twitchell, he was born in August 17, 1942, Lansing, Michigan. He is most famous for his realistic multi stories mural portraits. The artist painted his first signed murals in 1971, “Steve McQueen Monument” in Downtown LA. To complete his high school Kent Twitchell joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in London, where…

Little-Seen Michael Jackson Mural Will Resurface At Valley Museum

Sources: LaTimes – By Deborah Vankin | All Things Michael The Museum of the San Fernando Valley will debut an exhibit on Friday displaying elements of a little-seen 10-story-tall Michael Jackson mural painted by Kent Twitchell. Twitchell painted his ode to the pop star in the early ‘90s. The mural was planned for the side of the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, but it never was installed. In…