Street art can speak volumes about a community's personality. Here, muralist Jing Wei explores Austin, Texas, by way of its many murals, speaking with artists and reflecting on the impact these works can make. For more, join Jing on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3STzCr7

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MURAL ARTS QUICK JUMP MENU

00:00 Jing Wei on the Beauty of Murals
01:04 Simple Color on a Corner
01:40 A Well-Known Austin Landmark
02:14 Daniel Johnston's "Hi, How Are You"
03:00 Alonso Estrada, Symbolism, and Joy
03:57 "Seniors in the Park" and "Repose"
05:00 J.D. Moore's Approach to Mural-Making
07:29 Art, Emotion, and Continuing the Journey on Skillshare

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ABOUT JING WEI

Jing Wei is a Brooklyn-based illustrator known for her surreal style that's influenced by printmaking. She has experience working with clients like Airbnb, MailChimp, and New York Times and takes on a range of projects from advertising to editorial to surface and packaging design. Learn more about her process, the digital tools that power her art, and how you can create your own unique pieces with Jing's courses on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3STzCr7