Mural to be unveiled at Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards Gala

Total of 204 individual paintings will make flower bouquet

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Phil Alain holds a painting by Edmonton artist Oksana Zhelisko above the mural in progress.

Published: March 10, 2011 1:15 a.m.

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Artists are piecing together a masterpiece in St. Albert, one four-inch by four-inch square at a time.

After six months of designing, a floral-themed mural is coming together.

“Probably 110 artists have painted thus far,” said Phil Alain.

Alain is working with Louis Lavoie, a well-known artist who has done 10 of these “fine art” murals.

Lavoie said the lieutenant-governor himself is slated to place the last painting next week, but if your inner artist would like to contribute, visit muralmosaic.com for email contacts.

The awards take place April 9.

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