Marietta Arts Council

ARTIST: LINDSEY O’SHIELDS
Location: Trailside Wall at Park West Vintage
About the Artist: A community favorite, Big Little Chickens pays homage and references multiple icons of Marietta. The Big Chicken is known and loved by all Mariettans, and is always top of the list to show visitors when they come to check out this wonderful town. O’Shields wanted to play with this reference, and pay homage to the history of the building where the mural is located, which was once the local feed and seed store.
Learn more about the artist at ironthistlestudio.com

Artist: Lindsey O’Shields
Location: Mil Street Wall at GMDT
About the Artwork: For 6o years little dancers with dreams of one day dancing on Pointe have taken ballet classes at Georgia Dance Conservatory (GDC) on the Square. Marietta artist Lindsey O'Shields has three daughters and friend's children who have taken classes with Ms. Irene, Ms. Kathy, Ms. Ellen, Ms. Ashleigh or the other dance teachers at GDC. O'Shields took this passion and the dedication of the young dancers at Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre, the non-profit dance company, housed within GDC, as inspiration for her mural, En Pointe.
Website: www.ironthistlestudio.com

Artist: Matthew Mederer
Location: Hansell Street-Side Wall at House of Lu
About the Artist: Matthew Mederer is a solo artist based in Chicago who has painted murals for 19 years. He primarily works in the styles of realism and surrealism. House of Lu wanted a mural featuring lots of color and symbolism close to their own family. Koi fish symbolise good fortune, success, prosperity and ambition, so are especially notable to be depicted on this restaurant that has been a stable of the Marietta community for so many years.

ARTIST: LAUREN PALLOTTA STUMBERG
Location: McNeel Alley at dk Gallery
About the Artist: Think Greatly, LLC is an art + design projects incubator led by Lauren Pallotta Stumberg – an artist, muralist, designer, illustrator and creative consultant based out of Atlanta, GA. Lauren received a 2016/2017 Emerging Artist Award from the City of Atlanta. She serves on the board of C4 Atlanta as an artist voice as well as the Arts Community Liaison. Additionally, Lauren leads beautification efforts and community arts programming opportunities as a board member at large for Fourth Ward Neighbors Association. Lauren is represented by dk Gallery in Marietta, GA, which celebrates its 13th anniversary on the Square this year. Notable projects include the Moreland Mural Project; public art funding from the City of Atlanta, Norcross Public Art Commission, Hapeville Office of Economic Development; community art events such as Forward Warrior and Little Five Arts Alive; design work for small businesses in Atlanta and beyond; retail products at local shops such as Crafted and Sugarboo. Learn more at thinkgreatly.com

ARTIST: CRAIG STANLEY
Location: Trailside at Thaicoon & Sushi Bar
About the Artist: I was born in Kansas City, Missouri and at 6 months was adopted from foster care. As long as I can remember, my love of the arts was nurtured with the help of my loving family. While in the 2nd Grade, something very special happened-my love for art was born. The other students in school also admired my new found talent so much that, shortly thereafter, I began selling my drawings. In 1992 at the age of 15, I joined forces with several well-established companies around Kansas City and this led to me opening my own art studio in a popular mall in the City. A few years after graduation, I moved to Atlanta, GA to attend The Creative Circus School. While there, I furthered my knowledge as a graphic designer and illustrator. I also began supporting myself by painting music tour stage backdrops for major recording artist and set props for television shows and commercials. With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most world renown people and brands on the planet. Welcome to my world of art. Learn more at cstanleyart.com

ARTIST: OLGA SIDILKOVSKAYA AND LEAH COCHRAN
Location: Two Birds Taphouse, Trailside
About the Artist: Learn more at olgasidilkovskaya.com

ARTIST: LINDSEY O’SHIELDS
Location: Zenith Design Group, 135 Church Street (Side Wall)
About the Artist: Lindsey O’Shields is a Hellenistic Romanticist, working primarily in oils and encaustic, creating idiosyncratic, impassioned art pieces. She creates, instructs, and encourages others to explore their art from the freedom of her garden studio nestled on the property of Hillcrest, a historic home in Marietta, GA. O’Shields has worked as a scenic artist for theatre and film for over 15 years, and has created two other murals for the Marietta Arts Council: the Big Little Chickens in 2018, and En Pointe in 2019. McPherson Tire Shop references the history of property where it is located, which was operated as a tire shop in the warehouse behind (now operated as The Brickyard,) and a gas station out front by the McPherson Family.
Learn more about the artist at ironthistlestudio.com

ARTIST: ANGELA FAUSTINA
Location: Trailside wall at Me & My Trainer (find link and update map)
About the Artist: Angela Faustina is an ultra-contemporary realism artist whose paintings have been internationally collected and exhibited since 2006. She is represented by Signet Contemporary Art in London, England, UK and The Loft in Marietta, Georgia, USA. Her juicy murals are on view in some of the most vibrant neighborhoods of the southeastern United States, including Atlanta, Georgia, and St. Petersburg, Florida. Faustina lives and works in the Greater Atlanta area, but her vivid color palette will always reflect growing up in South Florida, USA. Learn more at angelafaustina.com

Artist: Lindsey O’Shields
Location: Douceur de France, Marietta Location
About the Artwork: The mural was inspired by a photograph O’Shields took during a trip to France. Her choice of colors were blended from Czech artist Alphonse Mucha’s colors and the bakery’s macarons. “Paris feels like Mucha designed it,” she says. “He didn’t, but that’s how I feel. It feels very art nouveau and his colors are happy but rich. The owners of the bakery, Danielle and Luc Beaudot, work so amazingly hard and to watch them be successful, it’s just been really great,” she said. “I just wanted to do something fun for them that was pretty.”
Website: www.ironthistlestudio.com

Artist: Donna Barnhart
Location: Trail-side wall of Kiosco Colombian Restaurant
About the Artist: Donna Barnhart is a non-representational artist who expresses herself using a variety of media, including acrylic paint, collage, inks, and pencils. Her art embraces the use of bold contrasts and energetic lines. As a resident of Marietta, Barnhart loves seeing the expansion of the art community here, and is excited to be a part of it in such a big way this year.

Artist: Christina Kwan
Location: Atherton Square-Side wall
About the Artist: Christina Kwan is an Atlanta-based artist known for her abstract and floral works on paper. Her interest in creating art began from a young age and was always, for her, considered a natural pursuit that was secondary to her academic achievements. It wasn't until college that she realized she couldn't deny the power of her passion. She continued to develop her voice through drawing, painting, and experimental installations inspired by floral imagery and the fragility of human relationships. Christina is now a freelance media and creative consultant, in addition to being an artist. She continues to explore imagery that moves the spirit through calligraphic strokes, fluid movement and precise marks.
Website: christinakwanart.com

ARTIST: DRIFT MURAL COMPANY

Location: Back Wall at Park West Vintage (next to Alley Stage)
About the Artist: Co-Founding members, Anaϊs Labrèque and Dominic Laporte, are continually striving to implement public art projects, as a tool to build a more inclusive and prosperous future.

Dominic is an award winning mural artist who’s prolific career boasts over 120 mural projects; his portfolio includes large-scale commissions for prestigious institutions such as Canada's Museum of Science & Technology, Canadian Heritage, Street Art Toronto, STEPS Public Art, and Microsoft among others. He has also been a featured artist at various mural festivals worldwide, such as Noisy Waters Mural Festival and PLNTNG Seeds in the United States, Sibiu International Street Art Festival in Romania, and numerous Canadian mural festivals. His artistic evolution is a testament to his dedication to engaging with audiences beyond traditional gallery spaces, using murals as a medium to bridge diverse perspectives. Dom’s blending of traditional painting techniques with innovative mixed-media approaches reflects a profound connection to the natural world, exploring themes of interdependence and mutual respect among species. Through his art, he invites viewers to contemplate their role within the intricate web of life.

Anaϊs Labrèque, co-founder of DRIFT Mural Co., is the bilingual (FR/ENG) project manager for large-scale mural projects. She has been consulting on mural initiatives behind the scenes with Dominic for close to 8 years. Anaïs brings a fresh perspective to their collaborative efforts, drawing from her passion for research, documentation, and her travel experiences to help shape narratives that resonate deeply with the communities they serve. As the backbone of the team, she seamlessly handles the often-overlooked logistics that keep large public art projects running smoothly — from the early stages until Dom’s on-site execution. In addition to her role at DRIFT, Anaïs is also a freelance grant and proposal writer. If you're ever in need of support with funding applications or public art submissions, feel free to reach out — she'd be happy to help.

Together, with their shared passion for community-based and accessible art forms, they strive to implement a variety of mural projects in communities around the world, celebrating each one's unique identity through the power of public art. 

Learn more at driftmurals.com