He may look as if he has painted himself into a corner, but artist Ray Harvey is painting the Dottie's Diner logo on the mural.
Artist Ray Harvey doesn’t live in Cuba, but he has adopted, or been adopted, by the area. When Harvey completes the two new mural commissions at Midwest Petroleum Travel Plaza Harvey will have painted 24 pieces of public art in the area. Last summer Harvey painted a 50′ mural entitled Classic Road Show at Midwest.
Now, Don McNutt of the Midwest Petroleum Travel Plaza has commissioned Harvey to paint two more 25′ murals, each with a transportation theme, outside the Travel Plaza’s restaurant. The current mural features vintage trucks and a Greyhound bus with Fort Wood painted above its front window.
The logo for Dottie’s Diner that Harvey is painting over the restaurant entrance pays homage to McNutt’s mother. The logo will also appear on the restaurant’s menu.
What many might be surprised about is that Harvey paints his large murals, even the 50 footers, using a one-inch brush.
After this wall is complete, Harvey will paint another wall in the area with vintage trains.
To read the article on the first mural Harvey painted at Midwest Petroleum featuring classic cars, read the Cuba Free Press article, “Truck Plaza adds to Mural City’s art exhibits.”
Harvey works on the lift to reach his work area. Customers often engage him in conversation as he paints.
Using a one-inch brush, Harvey paints his murals showing fine details in large areas.
To read more about Harvey and his artwork in the area and to see more photos, read the blog entry
“Classic cars take their spot in Cuba, MO’s pubic art offerings.”
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