Augustina Droze was selected to create a mural in the Pigtown neighborhood of Baltimore. Pigtown is a wonderful area which gets it's name from the the time when pigs were run down the streets on their way from the B&O railroad station to the slaughter houses. The mural celebrates the neighborhood by depicting local architecture, the train station, and enormous pigs running towards the viewer and out of the mural! If you visit Baltimore be sure to check out his mural near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Martin Luther King.

In the West Town neighborhood of Chicago 6 new murals have been painted. The murals were painted by Chicago artists based on themes relevant to West Town. Augustina Droze was selected by a panel to paint one of the 6 murals. The scene "West Town Nature" created by Augustina represents an array of urban wildlife that can be found in the area including a crow, rat, pigeon, finch, squirrel, and even an ant. In the background the viewer sees St. Bonnafice Cathedral which is slated to be torn down. If you are in the area (Chicago Avenue and Lessing under the train viaduct, one block west of Halsted) be sure to stop by and check out all of the murals!

May 2009 Winnetka, IL- Augustina Droze is adding the final touches to her newest mural in Winnetka, Illinois. The mural which depicts a serene is in the downtown Winnetka shop "Ellen's on Elm". "The mural creates a window for viewers to escape from everyday life and transport themselves to an ideal place. The color and calming effect of the mural is pleasing to customers and encourages them to spend more time in the store and browse for merchandise," says Droze. The scene of luscious flowers, hummingbirds, and an old winding tree have been a hit so far with customers Final touches to the mural will be completed on May 22. Stop by from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm to catch the artist in action!

April 2009 Detroit, MI - In the heart of Detroit a new seafood restaurant opened early this year. One of the most noticeable decorative elements as you enter the restaurant is the huge mural of a variety of fish leaping out of the water painted by Augustina Droze Mural Studio. The vibrant colors of the fish look stunning next to the rich dark wood paneled walls. Metallic paint was used to create the iridescent scales of the fish. The water droplets and fish were varnished in high gloss while the sky and clouds were coated in matte varnish to create a realistic wet feeling to the painted elements.

To read more about the mural and restaurant read the article in the Detroit Free Press: http://www.freep.com/article/20090326/ENT08/903260410

December 2008 Troy, MI - In Troy, Michigan Unasource Surgery Center has a new mural! The 24 foot long mural displays all of the different medical services offered at the center from ultrasound to weight loss. The new mural adorns the front lobby entrance of the center. Murals are often used in medical facilities to create a relaxing and uplifting environment. Augustina Droze Mural Studio also painted a mural in the medical lobby of Skin Diagnostics Laser & Rejuvenation located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each of the 25 figures in the mural was painted using a model. Each figure posed for the painting to create a very life-like and natural scene. Warm colors were used to accent the figures. Strong brushstrokes create an interesting visual effect as the colors in the background blend together.