Civil Rights March Mural {Montgomery AL}

The city of Montgomery is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery Civil Rights March in a mural on the corner of Lee and Montgomery Streets.  The spot is located on the National Historic Trail of the march.  Applicants from across the country submitted proposals and Sunny Paulk, a local artist, was selected to paint the mural.

Ah, did you notice we have the same last name?  Yes, there is a definite connection.  Sunny is my daughter and I am #oneproudmama.  I have been visiting the site daily to document her work.

After numerous delays and winter weather, the project finally got underway on January 31.  Here’s a recap of the first week’s work.

Days 1 and 2: Primer

Day 3: Background

Assisted by Corey Spearman, an art student at Alabama State University.

Day 4: Background

Assisted by Kaylee Hobbs, an art student at Auburn University Montgomery.

Day 5: Chalk lines and outline

Assisted by Corey and Kaylee.  Onlookers are a niece and nephew.

to be continued…