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Personally, I’m partial to vibrant colors. https://acornmurals.com/blog/designing-a-community-mural-for-the-city-of-longview-wa monthly 0.5 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/76c74b59-7ebb-4136-8dd4-e4eb9440f415/Mural+in+Progress+with+Volunteers+Places+to+GO+Acorn+Murals+Shelly+Metzger+Longview+WA.png Blog - Designing A Community Mural for Longview, WA - Make it stand out Artist Shelly Metzger stands with volunteers in front of the mural in progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/da9f25de-ce09-4789-982a-bff1b594fa8f/Volunteers+2.jpg Blog - Designing A Community Mural for Longview, WA - Make it stand out Volunteers start to bring the mural to life by adding the first coats of color to Places to Go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/6b7d2f55-233b-43fe-a427-3090f0bbb7bf/Color+Reference+Chart+and+Wall+Application+Shelly+Metzger+Acorn+Murals+%284%29.png Blog - Designing A Community Mural for Longview, WA - Make it stand out The numbered reference guide in action, transforming a complex design into clear steps as volunteers added color to the mural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/f4c1019e-01e3-4958-88eb-cbb45102d4e7/Mural+Progress+Volunteers%2C+Detail+work%2C+Finished+Painting+Shelly+Metzger+Acorn+Murals.png Blog - Designing A Community Mural for Longview, WA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/6501b436-69b6-4bd2-8b36-54ffc0214e8f/Placing+used+paint+brushes+in+a+5+gallon+bucket+Community+Mural.png Blog - Designing A Community Mural for Longview, WA - Make it stand out Brushes left out with paint on them, can dry and may need to be thrown away. The 5-gallon bucket kept them wet and protected until they could be cleaned at the end of the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/f604a3af-89e3-413d-b475-ac1aa01ccf7b/Finished+Mural+Shelly+Metzger+Acorn+Murals+Places+to+Go.png Blog - Designing A Community Mural for Longview, WA - Make it stand out Finished community mural, Places to Go, by artist Shelly Metzger. Thank you to The Broad Strokes Project, and many wonderful volunteers who came together to make this mural possible for the Longview, WA community. https://acornmurals.com/blog/what-is-it-like-like-to-work-with-me monthly 0.5 2025-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/b9cb176e-7e45-494e-a0a5-5c123ff24cc4/What+It%27s+Like+To+Hire+A+Mural+Artist+Flow+Chart+%281%29.png Blog - What is it like Like to Work With Me? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/311c4482-58b1-441d-88e3-9f9eb64528b7/Mural+Collaboration+Flowchart.png Blog - What is it like Like to Work With Me? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://acornmurals.com/blog/flexibility-in-mural-design-matters monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/a53963e9-823c-4fd3-a9b1-b4f12ae98fea/IMG_2675.PNG Blog - Flexibility in Mural Design Matters That said, there are themes I’m often drawn to: historical storytelling, vintage aesthetics, and a touch of whimsy. One recent source of inspiration was the Flying Tigers—a group of volunteer American pilots who flew alongside the Chinese Air Force in World War II. They’re known for their shark-nosed P-40 planes and daring missions, and their legacy is one of courage, cooperation, and grit. That inspiration led to two very different mural mockups—both centered around my winged tiger illustration. The first version pays direct tribute to the Flying Tigers, set against a backdrop of lightning and fighter plane silhouettes. It’s bold and rooted in history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/556dac87-dd69-4031-9a3c-2fe58482f206/IMG_2676.PNG Blog - Flexibility in Mural Design Matters The second mockup takes a more whimsical path: an orange housecat dreams of becoming a flying tiger, soaring through the night sky. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/514acf96-31e4-4177-aca3-02fd8e60f574/IMG_1735.jpg Shelly's Artwork Bold, graphic, colorful mural, painted for the City of Tenino, Fun For All, Recreation Field Mural, Silhouettes @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1757721911123-96ON4NJQI2KYZK36MJ2U/IMG_4294.jpg Shelly's Artwork Acorn Murals Shelly Metzger Hungry for Knowledge Panda mural for Park Orchard Elementary School Kent, WA Panda holding a book and pencil over an apple symbol, surrounded by a bamboo forest and cheery blue background. Welcomes students and families during drop off and pickup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1757721983211-4H0JHKBAIMM9IIAX8K86/IMG_4292.jpg Shelly's Artwork Acorn Murals Shelly Metzger Hungry for Knowledge Panda mural for Park Orchard Elementary School Kent, WA Panda holding a book and pencil over an apple symbol, surrounded by a bamboo forest. Angle highlights mural wraps around surrounding pillars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1757722058811-56EA2L4Y9B8NC5V480N4/IMG_4290.jpg Shelly's Artwork Acorn Murals Shelly Metzger Hungry for Knowledge Panda mural for Park Orchard Elementary School Kent, WA Close up of panda holding a book and pencil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1757722510044-LR2E68BJSKJGIUVYJ618/DJI_20250905153556_0052_D.png Shelly's Artwork Acorn Murals Shelly Metzger Places to Go mural was painted in partnership with The Broad Strokes Project, for the town of Longview, WA. Located on the backside of the Elam's building off of Commerce Ave, it was inspired by Longview's famous squirrel bridges, and prominently features whimsical hot pink squirrels crossing the R.D. Olson MFG. Squirrel Bridge. Photo Credit: Jacob Greenslade @jm_greenslade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1757722557209-Q6FEQJ8BT2QRQFB085AO/20250905%2B-%2BAcorn%2BMurals%2B%25286%2529.jpg Shelly's Artwork Detail shot of mural artist Shelly Metzger, Acorn Murals, applying a protective anti-graffiti and UV coating to the Places to Go. This mural was painted in partnership with The Broad Strokes Project, for the town of Longview, WA. Located on the backside of the Elam's building off of Commerce Ave, it was inspired by Longview's famous squirrel bridges, and prominently features whimsical hot pink squirrels crossing the R.D. Olson MFG. Squirrel Bridge. Photo Credit: Jacob Greenslade @jm_greenslade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1757722741575-TT97BI1VCJ9KXQOYU734/2025XX%2B-%2BAcorn%2BMurals%2B%252855%2529.jpg Shelly's Artwork Detail shot of the squirrel to beans from Shelly Metzger, Acorn Murals, Places to Go mural. This mural was painted in partnership with The Broad Strokes Project, for the town of Longview, WA. Located on the backside of the Elam's building off of Commerce Ave, it was inspired by Longview's famous squirrel bridges, and prominently features whimsical hot pink squirrels crossing the R.D. Olson MFG. Squirrel Bridge. Photo Credit: Jacob Greenslade @jm_greenslade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/6f619a83-9908-4550-baa1-c8203eb800d0/IMG_2307.PNG Shelly's Artwork Lounge area with a large owl mural concept on a brick wall, leather sofa, round tables, metal chairs, and plants. Created with Shelly Metzger's fine art painting Night Owl Coffee @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1752003016758-64TGWDZQT9UNFKID2P54/IMG_3862.jpg Shelly's Artwork 6'x12' Custom hand-painted Bar Sign Mural with black background, and gold lettering shaded to give a three-dimensional beveled look to bespoke lettering. Painted on blue pine with beveled edges, and framed in blue pine. Reads The Rexius, Hangar 82, Lounge, Wings, Whiskey, Wheels, by Shelly Metzger of Acorn Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1742968630263-L4M9ZHX8DDZCWDPADE7L/The%2BHealing%2BTree%2BWaiting%2BRoom%2BMural%2BFinished.jpg Shelly's Artwork Mural painted for a mental health, counseling services office. The Healing Tree Counseling Services, painted by Shelly Metzger @AcornMurals #AcornMurals Seafoam green monochrome color pallet, tree with an abstracted representation of a brain for the leaf pattern, surrounded by the words Healthy Change, Personal Growth, Healing, and Hope. ACORNM*756DM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/b757517a-f8ba-4f8b-950b-11fa7a54a873/Mini+Mural+Display+Shelf+%281%29.jpg Shelly's Artwork Mini Mural by artist Shelly Metzger of Acorn Murals, Sunflowers on beige background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1761338387234-UEJU1AUOMF6G5QLHTGZW/IMG_5368.jpg Shelly's Artwork Landscape mural for Nucor Steel Seattle's waiting room, featuring scenic landscape with Mount Rainer and evergreens, quote by founder Ken Iverson, California poppies to color of molten metal, and sasquatch in PPE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/ec82f97d-123b-4fba-9959-5bfecbd404b0/Multicare+LnD+Waiting+Room+Mural-40.jpg Shelly's Artwork Colorful mural closeup depicting a cartoon mama bear teaching her bear cub to juggle, surrounded by trees and flowers in a scenic landscape with a mountain in the background. A fox, turtle, and duck are also present. Painted for MultiCare Capital @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/28b71812-585a-4444-ae59-ef6b6538f1e4/Multicare+LnD+Waiting+Room+Mural-43.jpg Shelly's Artwork Colorful mural depicting a forest scene with cartoon animals like bears, deer, raccoons, and ducks. The mural includes trees, flowers, mountains, and a stream, providing a cheerful and whimsical nature setting. Located above a blue couch between two chairs and a round wooden table. @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/89d16031-bda3-49aa-b19a-eeb6dd3066f3/Adventure+is+Out+There.jpg Shelly's Artwork Example of a fine art painting by Shelly Metzger Inspirational quote painted in a vintage and whimsical style. "A ship is safe in a harbor, but that's not what ships are built for." featuring a ship on rough seas. the quote is painted on floating banners, one end held up in a fish's mouth. there is a decoratively painted gold frame, with bubble accents in the corners. @AcornMurals #AcornMurals fine art and sign painting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/f08997e9-4b6a-438d-b5ff-6e80306fd89e/IMG_2689.JPEG Shelly's Artwork Americana Mural Painted on an Airplane Hanger Door Two American Flags, with a stylized Airforce Logo @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1718304634451-3HFR3RAB3RSQ5YGYJ2YI/TCFB%2BCheckIn%2BWindow%2BFinished.jpg Shelly's Artwork Mural for Thurston County Food Bank Cheerful landscape with apples and rooster Neighbors Helping Neighbors Acorn Murals @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/e8253f1d-1aa3-44e2-9f6b-12bf0dbe2a7b/TCFB+Right+of+window+close+up.jpg Shelly's Artwork Mural for Thurston County Food Bank Cheerful landscape with close up of apples in a basket Acorn Murals @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/54704521-ebe2-4a51-a9df-bb75b42c119a/TCFB+Exit+.jpg Shelly's Artwork Mural for Thurston County Food Bank Cheerful landscape with Hen wearing overalls standing next to exit sign with flowers This mural is an example of way fairing. It was painted on the exit wall of the food bank to help politely guide pantry shoppers to the exit. Acorn Murals Shelly Metzger @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/b598d82a-4b19-4bb0-82d1-de711cae7e9c/Candy+Shop+Blue+Wall-4.jpg Shelly's Artwork Close up of a candy themed mural painted by Shelly Metzger for Sub-Zero Freeze Dried Candy, now Sub-Zero Freeze Dry in Capital Mall, Olympia, WA Orange and pink swirl lollipop painted over an outlet @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/6a81d8e7-ef8e-4f72-b99e-239d748c5879/Candy+Shop+Blue+Wall-1.jpg Shelly's Artwork a candy themed mural painted by Shelly Metzger for Sub-Zero Freeze Dried Candy, now Sub-Zero Freeze Dry in Capital Mall, Olympia, WA features several different pieces of candy, lollipops, jelly beans, gum balls, peppermint, etc. colorful, happy mural. bright and cheery. Acorn Murals @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/7998c089-706b-4c74-b953-76741b08eb68/Candy+Shop+Yellow+Wall-6.jpg Shelly's Artwork Close up of a lollipop in a candy themed mural painted by Shelly Metzger for Sub-Zero Freeze Dried Candy, now Sub-Zero Freeze Dry in Capital Mall, Olympia, WA Acorn Murals The Artisan Acorn @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1772491694972-NRPP7KWDU7A99GA39ZGF/IMG_6530.jpg Shelly's Artwork Mural by artist Shelly Metzger of Acorn Murals, installed at Summit Park in Maple Valley. The mural is a whimsical depiction of Maple Valley's history of coal, timber, and passenger rail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/b1aac551-66ce-40cc-92cd-d5dc347de002/IMG_2994.JPEG Shelly's Artwork Mural Sign Painted for Maple Valley Grocery Outlet, features a rustic wooden back drop, and national park like design. Inspired by Lake Wilderness, and Mount Rainier, welcoming customers into the store. Custom Mural for Grocery Store Hand Painted, and hand lettering Acorn Murals Shelly Metzger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/4b02ea3b-3ee1-48c0-b7e6-01950c589ac2/IMG_2285.PNG Shelly's Artwork Industrial-style cafe interior with a mural concept of a woman holding lavender, featuring text 'Lavender & Lemon Gin'. A round table and chairs are in the foreground. based on Shelly Metzger's fine art painting Lavender and Lemonade @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/e6f7c98b-ae96-4077-a0d0-48d7d1c40619/IMG_2281.PNG Shelly's Artwork Cafe interior with mural concept depicting a woman reading on a crescent moon and hanging teardrop crystals. Created from Shelly Metzger's fine art painting Moonshine @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/2d758676-263f-495c-bea9-de3d37e6e0c9/IMG_2288.PNG Shelly's Artwork Colorful bar interior with a flamingo-themed mural concept and neon lights. An ideal mural that Shelly would love to paint. Cocktail themed mural concept. Shelly has had a fondness for flamingos due to her previous time of living in Florida. Good memories. @AcornMurals #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1711768102143-BSUJROHT98VP1MXL0Z8S/IMG_0582.jpg Shelly's Artwork Perennial Van Mural Hand-Painted by (c) Shelly Metzger @TheArtisanAcorn @AcornMurals #AcornMurals Yellow van with faux patina, covered in hand-painted wild flowers and a Bark and Garden Center sign https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1711768224153-UESIENTLFQL10RTD6KN9/IMG_0586.jpg Shelly's Artwork Perennial Van Mural Hand-Painted by (c) Shelly Metzger @TheArtisanAcorn @AcornMurals #AcornMurals butterfly and flowers painted on a rusty van clematis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1711768274125-73TNQB4Q9I1TMAV3989F/IMG_0591.jpg Shelly's Artwork Perennial Van Mural Hand-Painted by (c) Shelly Metzger @TheArtisanAcorn @AcornMurals #AcornMurals butterfly and flowers painted on a rusty van. foxglove, echinacea, poppies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1711830070471-7AUPXQQAYV77TH2A7MDT/BigRed.jpg Shelly's Artwork Pet Portrait Hand-Painted by (c) Shelly Metzger @AcornMurals Big Red was the sweet childhood dog of my previous boss. A good boy in deed #AcornMurals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/1711830546586-4RJK25WV332KVRIDGMTT/Theo.jpg Shelly's Artwork Pet Portrait Hand-Painted by (c) Shelly Metzger @TheArtisanAcorn @AcornMurals #AcornMurals Fine Art, this cute cat loves carrots! ginger kitten against a red background with a carrot https://acornmurals.com/home daily 1.0 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/a99a5fbf-6d74-48b2-8b2c-3880fa11e424/Mural+Kent+Park+Orchard+Elementary+School+Side+View+Smaller.jpg Acorn Murals Colorful mural of a panda holding a pencil and book, sitting in front of a large red apple with bamboo, on a wall at Park Orchard Elementary School with the bamboo mural extended onto the pillars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/756da3a5-2b6f-462c-8481-36eb3bfd980e/IMG_1737.jpg Acorn Murals Colorful mural reads "Welcome to Tenino Fun for All," and features a variety of park amenities. The City of Tenino commissioned mural artist Shelly Metzger to paint a public mural for Tenino City Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/9193be2c-6193-40ce-b0c3-9317fbb9cea5/Mural+Kern+Hangar+82.JPEG Acorn Murals Mobile bar sign mural painted for a private airplane hangar bar and lounge. Painted on a blue pine panel, with black and gold paint. Panel built by a skilled wood worker, and artwork painted by mural artist Shelly Metzger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66071d08c21f37730a51a579/28c39ede-edbe-4f0d-9545-fca944e4d96e/Mural+TCFB+%281%29.jpg Acorn Murals Mural painted for the Thurston County Food Bank to create a more welcoming environment as community member shop the food pantry. 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