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Urban Brilliance: Atlanta’s Living Walls

By: Shelby Adamson

Atlanta is a colorful metropolis with whimsical and artistic attributes everywhere you look. We’re especially proud of the Living Walls project, which is a city-wide public art movement that provides a platform for inter-community dialogue. We collaborated with beloved blogger Sara Longsworth, who is somewhat of an expert on Living Walls, to select our favorite murals from around the city.

Shelby’s picks:

Mural by Hense, photography courtesy of Sara Longsworth.

Located at 760 10th Street NW.

Mural by Marcy Starz, photography courtesy of Sara Longsworth.

Located at 172 Haynes Street SW.

Stephanie’s picks:

Mural by Ricky Watts, photography courtesy of Sara Longsworth.

Located at 10 Krog Street NE.

Elisabeth’s picks:

Mural by Peter Ferrari & The Doublewolf, photography courtesy of Sara Longsworth.

Location uncertain. (Know where this mural is? Contact us and tell us!)

Mural by Know Hope, photography courtesy of Sara Longsworth.

Located at 79 Georgia Avenue SE.

Artist unknown, photography courtesy of Sara Longsworth.

Located behind 969 Marietta Street. (We would love to credit this artist. If you know who it is, contact us to let us know!)

Danielle’s picks:

Mural by Greg Mike, photography courtesy of Sara Longsworth.

Located at 10 Krog Street NE.

Mural by 3ttman, photography courtesy of Sarah Longsworth.

Located at 39 Georgia Avenue SE.

Other awesome picks:

Mural by Trek Matthews, photography courtesy of Sara Longsworth.

Located between 115-129 Powell Street.

Mural by Troy Lovegates, photography courtesy of Sara Longsworth.

Located at 693 Humphries Street SW.

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MEET THE TEAM

Stephanie Andrews

Stephanie loves family, community, and design, and tries to roll all three together in her close knit Atlanta, GA network. She launched her own interior design firm, Balance Design, in 2002 and is a strong promoter of handcrafted items, especially from her friends. Using this approach when selecting art, furniture, and accessories, she makes homes feel inspired and unique.

Danielle Clockel

Danielle is a proud resident of Atlanta, GA, with a love of feminine elements mixed with darker, edgier details. Her happy place is anywhere cold, and she draws inspiration from vintage tea sets, tattoos, and Victorian gothic literature. Her spirit plant is a cactus.

Shelby Adamson

Shelby is a Florida transplant who has called Atlanta home for over 10 years. With a love for the city's church architecture and the simple joy of handmade tile in geometric layouts, she also enjoys getting her hands dirty sawing a wooden headboard. She considers herself a lifelong student of art and design.

Melody Richardson

Melody is a born and bred Atlantan, with an international point of view. She loves different cultures and the vibrancy they bring to different spaces, but also cherishes girly, whimsical designs. Any project with a lot of color is her dream come true.

Jennifer Carter

Jennifer is an Atlanta native whose love of design and remodeling began with her parents renovating their 1920s bungalow. She is passionate about pattern and textiles, and has an affection for blending the old with the new in her designs.

Magnolia Triplett

Magnolia is a die-hard East Atlantan with a penchant for houseplants, antiques, and all things mid-century modern. She finds serenity in minimalist spaces embellished with striking pieces that convey color and character. Her dream home will have a room devoted entirely to housing her record collection.