The Happy Herb shops promote wholistic, healthy lifestyles, naturally. They are passionate about plants and offer a diverse range of information resources and are a networking hub for the local community.
The original design by a WA Artist for Happy Herb Shop in Freemantle, Western Australia.
The first step was to get our blank canvas.
Working in tandem with the painting of the walls Elly is in the process of creating a 'Tree of Life' out of bamboo, paper & fabric.
The most difficult part of the mural, the gradated sky!
Did a few trial runs… the original process didn’t work [much to my dismay! ] so tested out a few different strategies which resulted in the creation of four new paintings appropriately called the 'Sky Boards', to view them go to FB page.
First layer of vibrant green vegetation.
Second layer of lush green vegetation.
I also made sure to leave one little surprise for Talithat to find....
One lovely little Lady-Bird hidden amongst the foliage :D