Say it without saying it is a mural by artist Chad Mize that is a part of the creative infusion…read moreDisney Springs Art Walk. The pieces area spread through the popular Disney springs outlet shopping and entertainment district. This particular piece features several cartoon like figures and drawings and uses a variety of great colors to make It pop. Overall a really good piece that is part of a cool art initiative in an area that will attract a lot of viewers.

You warm mY heart is a mural by artist Leo Gomez that is a part of the creative infusion Disney…read moreSprings Art Walk. The pieces area spread through the popular Disney springs outlet shopping and entertainment district. This particular piece uses all warm coloring shades and features the positive message of "you warm my heart". Overall a really good piece that is part of a cool art initiative in an area that will attract a lot of viewers.

Crossing gods is a mural by artist Ernest Shaw that is a part of the creative infusion Disney…read moreSprings Art Walk. The pieces area spread through the popular Disney springs outlet shopping and entertainment district. This particular piece uses all shades of blue and depicts to males with the arms wrapped around each other. Overall a really good piece that is part of a cool art initiative in an area that will attract a lot of viewers.

This is an interesting piece located at the front of Pne Orlando Centre and offers an artistic eye…read morecatcher to Magnolia Avenue.

A fun and free activity in downtown historic Kissimmee is a self guided mural tour. The murals are…read morepart of The Time For Art is Now public art project funded by Osceola Arts in downtown Kissimmee. The projects mission is to revitalize the downtown area with colorful works of art. KowTown is a 69X18 foot mural by Irish American artist Shea Monaghan. Born in Amherst, Massachusetts, he moved to the Space Coast as a young boy. Living mainly in Melbourne, he enjoyed fishing, the beach, and the outdoors. While attending art classes at UCF in 2014 he started two graphic design companies. He now works on large scale acrylic paintings, murals, and free lance graphic design. KowTown takes its inspiration from the agricultural history of Kissimmee when it was nicknamed Kowtown or cowtown. Prior to the opening of Disney World in 1971, ranching was an important part of the Kissimmee economy. Cracker cowboys named after the 'crack' their whips made, tended to herds of cattle on large ranches. I love the historical nod of this mural. Its vibrant colors make it a real standout in the downtown area.

Create your spotlight is a mural by artist Nneka Jones that is a part of the creative infusion…read moreDisney Springs Art Walk. The pieces area spread through the popular Disney springs outlet shopping and entertainment district. This particular piece is a very vibrant and features a happy and smiling woman with the words create your spotlight spread across the mural. Overall a really good piece that is part of a cool art initiative in an area that will attract a lot of viewers.

While visiting Centennial Park in downtown St. Cloud, a historical mural on the side of a nearby…read morebuilding caught my interest. Titled "Seminole Land Investment Company," this mural is part of the St. Cloud Historic Mural Trail, a collection of paintings that celebrates and preserves significant moments in St. Cloud's history. The trail is also connected to a larger statewide network that links Florida communities through public mural art. The Seminole Land Investment Company mural is a picture story of how the company was established by the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), the fraternal organization of Union Civil War veterans. The organization sought a location to establish a retirement colony for veterans, ultimately selecting St. Cloud for its mild climate and fertile farmland. In 1909, the G.A.R. purchased 35,000 acres of the former Disston Sugar Plantation, laying the foundation for what would become St. Cloud. The organization promoted the community through its newspaper, encouraging aging veterans to settle there. Building lots sold for about $50, and many new arrivals came by rail, living in tents while their homes were being built. Upon arrival, veterans picked up their property deeds at the Seminole Land & Investment Company office. Because of its unique beginnings, St. Cloud earned the nickname "Soldier City." The mural was painted by artist John Votel, who spent more than 20 years creating artwork and designs for Walt Disney World. His art work includes abstract pieces and realistic, textured 3D-style murals. This mural captures an important chapter in St. Cloud's history and is a great inclusion in the Historic Mural Trail.

A fun and free activity in downtown historic Kissimmee is a self guided mural tour. The murals are…read morepart of The Time For Art is Now public art project funded by Osceola Arts in downtown Kissimmee. The projects mission is to revitalize the downtown area with colorful works of art. Cosmic Owl is a mural of a burrowing owl created by artist German Lemus. Lemus was born in Honduras, raised in Miami, and served in Hawaii while serving in the army. He is inspired to create art from music, culture, nature, and current events. Burrowing owls are native birds threatened and they are protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Burrowing owls are small and live in underground burrows found usually in parks. Burrowing Owl is one of several murals featuring native Floridian wildlife. I always delight in finding burrowing owls in different parks while I am exploring and it was a joy to discover this colorful mural.