Murals of North Webster and Ligonier

My cousin, aunt, and I went to North Webster to ride the Dixie Sternwheel Paddle Boat. It had been raining and was overcast when we went. On the way home I spotted the Mural below on Main Street and East Washington.  I had to go back and see it in better light.  And I am so glad that I did.  I think that this mural is awesome and would love to see more with this kind of creativity. The artist is @creativ_ty #art of harmony. 

The next mural is also in North Webster on Main Street as well. 

I couldn't find any more murals to photograph, so, I headed to Ligonier.  They call it The City of Murals. 

All of the murals are located in the downtown area and are viewed best on foot. Don't forget to walk to the back of buildings because I found some very impressive ones out of plain sight. 

What I noticed is that there is a history theme. I did some research and discovered that there are at least three dozen murals throughout the city. The one below is in a doorway entitled Amish Trail. 

The artists are Beth A. Ivanov and Robert A.Hudson who contributed their talent for the majority of the murals.  

I admire those who have the ability to make the city where one lives more beautiful with art.  A plain building can become a reminder of the history that made the town become what it is today. 

The Ligonier Ladies, Ruth Elijah and Betty Peterson traveled all over the country researching murals so that they could revitalize their small town. 

Each mural was carefully planned. They looked at photographs, visited libraries, and historical societies to gather information. 

 The mural below is part of a series on the same building. You will need to visit to see the rest. 

I really like the colors and depth that the artist uses in their depictions of various places. 

This one is called Saturday night in Ligonier.  Looks like a scene from the 1950's. 

The mural below is of the Ligonier School 1876-1911

The mural below is called "The Wars 1775-1974" painted by Robert A. Hudson is very impressive with the caption ...and our flag was still there at the bottom.  The flag is facing the alley and this one is my favorite. 

The fire station has a mural on the side of the building. 

Across from the Wars mural are these two murals painted by Beth A.Ivanov.  

The mural below is a series of four and you will need to visit to see the rest. 

This mural is also a series. 

Not all art is located in a museum, nor is the mural considered graffiti, but is art nonetheless. Wandering streets and alleys is the way to visit a "New Museum of Art." Give it a try and you benefit in two ways, exercise and visually.