Murals 2014 Marcio Melo

Belle Anse School, St-George-de-Malbaie, Québec May 21, 2014

On May 19, 20 and 21 I worked on a mural project at Belle Anse School in St-George-de-Malbaie, Quebec.

The theme of this project was "Aquatic Life" which is perfectly appropriate considering they have a view of the Atlantic Ocean right outside their windows.

I created a background that contains local birds, a lighthouse and Percé Rock which can also be seen from there.

The students created a series of imaginative fish and other sea creatures for this mural.

The result is wonderful!

Bravo to all the participants!!

Marcio Melo

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Gaspe Elementary School

Gaspe Elementary School
"Let Nature Inspire you"

Gaspe Elementary School, Gaspe, Québec April 11, 2014

On May 19, 20 and 21 I worked on a mural project at Gaspe Elementary School in Gaspe, Quebec.

It was my first time visiting this region and it was a truly inspiring experience. The project took place in a staircase and I created a background of spaces surrounded by birds and flowers.

The students added a series of both domestic and wild animals to these spaces.

The result is a beautiful mural where their love for Nature truly shines!

Bravo to all the participants!

Marcio Melo

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Dr. Wilbert Keon School

Dr. Wilbert Keon School
"Totem Pole"

Dr. Wilbert Keon School, Chapeau, Québec May 9, 2014

On May 7, 8 and 9 I worked in a mural project at Dr. Wilbert Keon School in Chapeau, l’Îsle-aux-Allumettes, Quebec.

The theme of the project was "Totem Pole" and we worked on three sheets of plywood.

Once finished, the 24 foot high Totem Pole is to be installed in the Gym where all the school’s students will be able to enjoy it.

Each student chose a traditional animal to draw and paint. The result is amazing!!

Bravo to all the participants!!

Marcio Melo

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École l’Aquarelle

École l’Aquarelle
"On s'en fish"

École l’Aquarelle, Rimouski, Québec 25 avril 2014

On April 23, 24 and 25 I worked on a mural project in Rimouski.

This project was done in collaboration with the teacher Helene Begin.

We chose the theme "Fish of the Sea" and the students really succceded in infusing their drawings with personal touches and creative interpretation. The result is a mural where the adjective imaginative would be a great word to describe it.

Bravo to the students for this wonderful mural !!

Marcio Melo

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Carlyle Elementary School

Carlyle Elementary School
"Underwater"

Carlyle Elementary School, Montréal, Québec April 11, 2014

It’s always a pleasure to come back to Carlyle Elementary and work with Miss Borselino and Miss Emma.

This mural was made in a large corridor leaving the Cafeteria.

The theme was underwater life. The background includes sea waves and gigantic flowers.

The students created a series of amazing sea creatures and when you walk though this corridor you do feel as if you’re under the sea.

Bravo to all the participants for their incredible work !!!

Marcio Melo

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Parkview Elementary School

Parkview Elementary School
"Into the Blue Sea"

Parkview Elementary School, Granby, Québec April 4, 2014

On April 1, 2, 3 and 4th I worked on a mural project at Parkview Elementary School in Granby, Quebec.

The theme of this mural was suggested by grade 6 teacher Charlotte Coles.

She used to dream of one of the staircases turned into an Undersea Aquarium.

I created a background of sea waves and aquatic plants for this mural. The students completed the project by drawing
sea creatures of incredible variety.

The result is amazing.
I’m very proud of all the participants !!

Marcio Melo

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Nesbitt School

Nesbitt School
"Playful Nature"

Nesbitt School, Montréal, Québec March 20, 2014

On March 18, 19 and 20th I worked on a mural project at Nesbitt School in Montreal.

We decided on the theme "Playful Nature" and the students created a series of drawings where animals and people would be interacting in a positive environment.

I created a series of retangular shapes in perspective where these drawings were placed and surrounded them with animals and flowers.

I’m very happy with the final result and the work of the students!!

Marcio Melo

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Parkdale School

Parkdale School

"The Essence of Parkdale"

Parkdale School, Montréal, Québec March 14, 2014

On March 12, 13 and 14th I worked on a mural project at Parkdale School in Montreal. I worked in collaboration with grade 6 teacher Karolyn Liverman.

We decided on the theme "The Essence of Parkdale" and the students created a series of images highlighting what made the school a special place for them.

I created a background of flowers to frame all these wonderful images.

I’m very pleased with the result and think the students did really well. Bravo to all the participants!!

Marcio Melo

On February 24, 25 and 26, 2014 I returned to Symmes Junior High School for a mural project.

I've worked at Symmes several times, collaborating with art teacher Sylvia Bretzloff and it’s always a wonderful experience.

The theme this year was "The Magic of Dragons". I created a background of exotic flowers and plants in which parts of the dragon figure could be seen. The more I drew and became familiarized with the theme, full dragons started appearing.

The students completed the project creating a series of dragons on the spaces reserved for them. These paintings turned out to be very diverse in their interpretation of the theme and each of them stands out for its uniqueness and distinctive style.

I’m very proud of their accomplishment although not surprised considering the fact that Sylvia prepares them thoroughly before I arrived.

It’s always a great pleasure to return to Symmes Junior High.

Bravo to all the participants.

On February 12, 13 and 14, 2014, I worked on a mural project at Dr. S. E McDowell School in Shawville, Quebec.

The theme was "The Four Pillars of UnBullying" and was divided into four sections of drawings such as:

The content of these drawings reflected the sub-themes and were filled with images of children and adults in a variety of situations.
They are essentially drawings of people and they possess a beauty that only students of grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 are capable of expressing.

The song "Happy" was suggested by one of the teachers and works perfectly with the choreography done by the students.

January 29, 30 and 31, 2014, I worked on a mural project at L'école Sacré-Coeur in Plaisance.

Pupils throughout the school have created a series of images that reflected the cities, animals and peoples of different cultures on the planet.

I chose the song Suavemente by Elvis Crespo for the video. This is a perfect example of world music and in my opinion the students danced to the rhythm and energy of this beautiful song.

On January 14, 15 and 16, 2014 I returned for a fourth time to Souvenir Elementary to work on a mural project.

This was a very special project. The theme of the mural was "Our Personal Heroes".
The students were asked to draw and dedicate their images to their loved ones and the result is very touching.

Bravo to all the participants and many thanks to Mrs. Sacco and Mrs. Marchitello for inviting back to the school this year.

On January 8 ,9 and 10, 2014, I worked on a mural project at Michelangelo International School in Montreal.

The theme was "We love to read, We read to learn". The students created drawings that would evoke reading, many of them having a book as the central image.

The mural was located at the School’s library which a perfect location for the chosen theme.

I’m very pleased with the result. It was a great group of artists to work with.
Enjoy the video !!