Magan Ruthke

For years I've been wanting the paint the back wall of my home. I used the stay at home order as an opportunity to finally design and complete it.

This mural is a combination of the traditional north star pattern, though altered, and a traditional Navajo pattern often found in Americana.

The wall, measured and drawn. It measures approximately 8'x12'.

I hand draw and paint my mural designs. Illustrator has its advantages but I really enjoy the process of creating a sketch by hand.

Design (#1 of 4) for Palos Verdes Art Center building wrap competition. Palos Verdes, CA is has a rich cultural history that I represented through folk art patterns.

Chosen as a finalist to be exhibited in a separate gallery.

Gouache on Paper, 2019

Design (#2 of 4) for Palos Verdes Art Center building wrap competition. Palos Verdes, CA is has a rich cultural history that I represented through folk art patterns.

Chosen as a finalist to be exhibited in a separate gallery.

Gouache on Paper, 2019

Design (#3 of 4) for Palos Verdes Art Center building wrap competition. Palos Verdes, CA is has a rich cultural history that I represented through folk art patterns.

Chosen as a finalist to be exhibited in a separate gallery.

Gouache on Paper, 2019

Design (#1 of 4) for Palos Verdes Art Center building wrap competition. Palos Verdes, CA is has a rich cultural history that I represented through folk art patterns.

Chosen as a finalist to be exhibited in a separate gallery.

Gouache on Paper, 2019

8'x11', latex on vintage wood panel

Approximately 32 hours of work.

Detail work at the bottom edge of the mural.

I hand measured and drew the patterns. No stencils or tape.

3"x3" grid lines, hand drawn on vintage wood paneling.

Sketch with Sherwin Williams color samples.

Original sketch of for a mural on a vintage Ocean City, MD condo wall. Based on quilt patterns symbolizing the north star and descending mountains. Both representing travel and home.

Commission for private home in Baltimore, Maryland.

June 2018

Commission for private home in Baltimore, Maryland.

June 2018

Commission for private home in Baltimore, Maryland.

June 2018

Commission for private home in Baltimore, Maryland.

June 2018

Commission for private home in Baltimore, Maryland.

June 2018