'It just makes me happy.' DC Dept. of Public Works grant helping beautify city with murals

For the next week, Eric B. Ricks canvas will be a massive wall outside Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in Northeast Washington. This aerosol can painting expert’s mural is an ode to the school’s namesake, Maya Angelou.

Dream Jobs: Muralist

For one mural, Eric B. Ricks wanted to capture the global immigrant experience.

East Wauwatosa is 'Painting the town' as artists create 6 murals

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Muralist takes on Takoma, now ready to tackle the rest of the country with his art

Eric Ricks piece at 695 Blair Road NW in Takoma was done in conjunction with MuralsDC. Ricks painted it in 5 days last week.