Lincoln Highway mural number 11 . . . University Park, IL

[Jay Allen]

This mural tells the story of the Van Buren sisters: www.vanburensisters.com

"It was the summer of 1916. Women didn't have the right to vote, nor were they considered equals to men. But they did have the same tenacity, courage, and creativity that women have always had, regardless of the recognition they received for their talents and abilities. This is the story of Augusta and Adeline Van Buren, two sisters who journeyed from New York to California, the first women to do so on solo motorcycles."

As always, I designed this - Joey Marshall engineered it - and Bill Hueg did the masterful job of painting it.

Bill spent a lot of hours on it - no brush larger than 1/4" - except for a few places. This is viwed up close and is in a lousy spot (compared to the others) - but that's because this is one of those towns that doesn't have a true 'downtown' - so it was installed at a local attraction - a working farm owned by the Park District.

Hope you like it . . .

The slideshow:
http://s442.photobucket.com/albums/qq14 ... =slideshow

[DAVE SMITH]

Great designs Jay, Brilliant work, Bill really captures these shots well, such a clever artist.
Would love to one day have a chance to watch him paint a mural like this.

Thanks for showing these latest paintings Jay.
Say hi to Bill for me.
Dave

[Tony Segale]

ok, you two old walldogs need to slow down!

excellent work, those 'Huge' pictorials are always an inspiration.

inspired me to paint a picture of you two.....

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[Jay Allen]

Tony . . .

Am I Frank? Or Nancy?

I'd rather be frank - and be Frank . . . HAHAHAHHAA

Stick around for my 11:30pm show . . . I'll be here all week. Try the Veal Chops . . . and tip your waitress or waiter . . .

Take my wife, please . . .