This is a nice mural that is facing the Plainfield Dairy Queen and on the side of Al's Donuts. It…read moreis the work of Kylin Brown and commissioned by Main Street Plainfield and Duke Energy. It was completed in June 2021. It is is you typical Welcome to (fill in the blank) style with a pretty basic design and concept. It is in nice shape and even though it is pretty basic, it still has some nice art work. Brown has work all over the state that is worth checking out. She is definitely a rising star in the mural game. The mural has the word "Plainfield" with each letter containing a scene that is native to the town. They are not overly detailed, but you get the picture. I like the color usage in this mural. Parking to get a closer look at this mural is simple. I just pulled into Al's back lot and checked the mural out. This is not a destination piece, but something to see if you are in the area and driving by. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at other attractions or restaurants in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

As downtown Plainfield transforms from old run down buildings to a growing and people friendly…read morearea, I was pleased to see the town follow the example of numerous successfully transformed towns/cities in the area by adding public art to make the places that might be prone to graffiti and shadows sprout with planned images that promote the local businesses. On the west side of downtown, local business Al's Donuts has allowed two walls of the business to be enhanced by artwork from local artists. The largest of the murals (easily seen by those east bound on US40/Main Street) Simply states welcome to Plainfield. It was painted by Kylin Brown. A smaller second mural on the south wall by a different artist shows a full sized gorilla carrying an oversized donut from Al's by artist JD Coles. The large mural is colorful, while the smaller is somewhat whimsical. I am more familiar with the work of Brown. She has at least two other murals in Mooresville that I have also reviewed on Yelp for those who are interested. I might have given the Plainfield mural a slightly higher rating if it had more artistic flair than such a literal main street appearance. Personal note: my wife and I tried hiring Brown for a mural on our own property, but after several attempts to hire her, she failed to show up at a scheduled meeting and did not return further calls/attempts to reschedule. Her pricing is more affordable than some of the other local artists I've seen getting a lot of work around the metro area. I understand that not all artists are great business people, but if you have a paying customer contacting you, I think it is worth a call back. Review #3958

This mural(s) is part of Jiffy Lube's mural program in conjunction with Indianapolis Art Council…read morewho commissioned local artist Megan Jefferson, with the assistance of her husband and a few Avon High students to paint them. It is a two-part mural, one on each side of the building. The first mural was painted in 2019. The second mural was painted in June 2022. The murals were painted directly on textured cinder block, making painting the surface with a brush tedious work. So, Jefferson, used exterior latex paint with a paint sprayer to complete the mural. I must admit that the two murals kind of resemble each other. Which is by design because Jefferson wanted the two pieces to complement each other. I like the layered color scheme that Jefferson uses in the murals. The original mural was completed in a day by Jefferson and her husband. For inspiration, Jefferson drove around rural Avon taking pictures of interesting scenery. This mural depicts a rural area set against a setting sun. The second mural depicts some birds against a colorful sunsetting sky Flying in formation high above an Indiana corn field, or at least I assume it is in Indiana. I like this mural. It is very pleasing to the eyes. As I mentioned earlier, the color scheme is awesome and the art work is on point. The murals are very colorful and somewhat basic, but I like them. I also like that Jefferson used her platform to help students learn the craft. I saw an interview that they did and they were so stoked. Parking here to get a closer look is pretty simple. You can pull into the Jiffy Lube's parking lot or the mall's big parking lot next door, get out and look as long as your heart desires. I pulled into the big lot and the mural was right there. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

By now, folks around central Indiana are noticing more and more Jiffy Lube locations with larger…read morethan life murals. As part of the "Every Part Matters Mural Project", Jiffy Lube has been seeking artists to bring art where people go, and sometimes, least expect it. Begun in 2016, the art project has all types of images and will add five new ones in 2019. The first to be completed is this Avon location. Inspired by her travels through the rural area surrounding Avon, artist Megan Jefferson created this beautiful sunset landscape of rural Avon as the subject. The Arts Council of Indianapolis has helped the owners of the Jiffy Lube stations to seek out artists. The project has become so popular now that Jiffy Lube is getting far more submissions than it has stations to paint. It's nice to have options! Review #2658

Like many other courthouses in Indiana, the Hendricks County Courthouse sits prominently on a grand…read moresquare surrounded by Victorian era commercial buildings. Danville was named the Hendricks County seat because the city sits directly in the middle of the county. The neoclassical style courthouse was designed by Clarence Martindale (Indianapolis) and constructed by P. H. McCormack Co. (Columbus, Indiana). The exterior is made from Indiana limestone. The building opened in 1914. The interior features Italian marble throughout, including the spiral staircases that ascend three levels. The stained glass in the beautiful dome and other glass features was fabricated by Indiana Glass out of Kokomo. Victorian-era light fixtures were imported from France. A War honor roll lines a wall in the center atrium of the courthouse. The Deputies that monitor the building standout from other courthouses in Indiana. The deputies are intensely proud of the courthouse and willing to share information. One of the deputies gave a me fabulous tour of the closed Circuit Court. I was humbled by her kindness. The County has done a remarkable job of preserving the Circuit Court in the original 1914 condition. A priceless and moving mural by Edgar Alvin Payne and Elsie Palmer Payne of George Rogers Clark's 1779 Liberation of Vincennes hangs in the rear of the courtroom. The original Victorian piano used for weddings sits under the mural. Benches and chairs are all original. Outside the main entrance is a replica of the Liberty Bell. On the northeast corner of the square stands a modest War Memorial listing the names of those lost in combat. A lovely fountain stands on the northwest corner of the square. There is plenty of free parking around the square. The public entrance is fully accessible. This is one of my favorite courthouses that I've visited. The fabulous deputy staff and the amazing interior put the building at the top of must see list for anyone that lives history.

Danville was selected as the county seat of Hendricks County in 1824 after it was formed in 1824…read more As is usual, the first courthouse was a log structure that was built in 1826 and the second was a brick structure. The current courthouse is the fourth to be constructed. It was completed in 1914. The three story building is constructed with Indiana limestone and faces north. The center sections have a portico with an arched entrance and two large columns that rise from a balcony on the second story. The interior has a large rotunda with a stained glass skylight. There are a number of other interior decorations in the courtrooms but those were closed on this Friday afternoon. Maybe I'll visit next time when it's open! [Review 1304 of 2024 - 181 in Indiana - 22327 overall]

Sunshine rays mural is a mural Located on an exterior…read morebuilding in perry crossings outlet mall in Plainfield Indiana. My family and I was in town for my daughters cheer comp in downtown Indianapolis and stopped in the mall for dinner when we came across this mural. Pretty basic but is very colorful and gives off happy vibes so that's a positive. Looks like it was created by an artist group called kylin brown studio. Overall always fun to Discover public art in other cities. So it was cool to run across an unexpected one by chance.

Whenever I drive through the area near Perry Crossing Mall (formerly Metropolis), my eye is always…read moredrawn to this large sculpture by native artist, Matthew Berg. Berg is originally from Indianapolis and now resides in Valparaiso. While in Indy, he was commissioned by Galyan's sporting goods in 1997 to make sculptures for some of the Galyan's businesses. Since there is a pond on site, it seemed fitting that the sculpture tie in the water to sports. Berg created a fish that appears to be jumping out of the water. The fish, however, is down to its basic skeletal structure. Although I don't know why it was done that way, it definitely makes the piece noticeable. Though Galyan's is no longer in business, it is nice to see the new tenants of the location have kept the art installation. Berg has several other pieces around the Metro area: "Transcendence" (2002) is an abstract on the Franklin University campus near the arts building; "Children of the World" (2000) for the Kiwanis International near the Pyramids at 3636 Woodview Place is a globe with children holding hands forming the continents; and "Bear" (1997) at 56th and Eagle Creek Reservoir (west bank) that looks like a two-story cookie cutter of a bear made of oxidized steel. Review #1223

Food is delicious!!! The bbq pulled pork nachos are yummy big enough as a meal by itself!!!…read moreThe Buffalo chicken wrap was spicy and delicious, the fries are crispy and taste delicious dipped in ranch! Had the blueberry in the hole beer which taste like a cider so I liked it a lot. Husband had the Eden bruh which was also tasty. Plenty of seating. The waitress, won't say name,unfortunately not very personable but neither was the other waitress helping others as well. The guys at the entrance were very appreciative for the business. Definitely worth the drive!!!

Stopped in while traveling thru town. Decent atmosphere,…read morevery friendly waitress. Decent selection of their beers and some from their sister brewery. Tried the Nigh PA and the lucid ipa, both above average. Preferred the lucid. Cauliflower wrap with fries. I asked for extra spice and crispy fries and got both. Tasty and well priced.

A couple weeks ago, my father was hospitalized for several days at Hendricks Regional Health. In…read morebetween visits, it gave me the opportunity to really check out the area. One easy thing to check out was "Children of Peace," a bronze sculpture created by Gary Lee Price in 1997. The sculpture is located on a very sloped area (I definitely couldn't get close to it in my wheelchair). It's close to the northwest side of the hospital. It features two children standing back-to-back clasping one hand and reaching toward the sky to release a peace dove. I saw the sculpture better while in the cafeteria. It's 7' high, 300 pounds, and one of two pieces Price has created for Hendricks Regional Health (the other is at the Avon campus. Price notes that the goal of his work is to "lift the human spirit." Price is a fine arts graduate of the University of Utah and lives in Arizona with his wife, nine children, and 18 grandchildren. I love this quote from Price about the sculpture "Peace is something our world cries out for and as an artist and a father, I believe it starts with our children. If our youth have the opportunity to grow up in peaceful and loving homes and are taught early of the need for harmony and concern - the entire world, the entire universe, will spin in a brighter and higher direction. In my sculpture, the children's bodies form simple arches, and arches are the beginning of circles and circles are simple and beautiful forms that represent peace, harmony and eternity." If you're in the Hendricks Regional Health area, I recommend checking it out. It actually gave me comfort as I was going through this hard time.

There is a bronze of two children at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. Located on a grassy…read moreslope below street level near the northwest corner of the building, the children stand facing back to back with one hand clasped and the other stretching upward to release a dove of peace. The bronze was created by artist Gary Lee Price in 1997. The bronze, counting the pedestal is 7' in height and weighs 300 pounds. Though hard to see from the parking lot, visitors and employees who sit in the cafeteria can see the entire slope and sculpture from the tables through the large windows there. Review #1352

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Spectrum Creative Group has a nice gallery featuring photographs for sale in a variety of sizes…read morefrom Kendall Reeves. I enjoyed the Bloomington/IU pictures. He is a talented photographer. This gallery is located in Fountain Square (in Bloomington, not Indy).

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