And the Most Colorful Award Goes To...

A walk back in February revealed this magnificent paint job in Travis Heights on the dead end (for cars) street called 'The Circle.'

Love Love

Just after Valentine's Day, this graffiti graced the Lamar underpass. Things get painted over quickly there. Love love, though.

Spaceship? In a Way...

When you look at these sculptures at the Mueller Development you might think of space and space ships. But the sculptor, Chris Levack, was inspired by airborne seeds. So...tiny space ships represented in a large way.

Spicing up the Planned Development

When I took a walk around the Mueller Development the other day, I thought the park land given over to natural Texas prairie and the giant sculptures therein were nice but the lake area and the houses seemed a little too planned. But I was heartened to see this yard art, an expression of individuality. Since the houses and condos and apartments start out with a different look from each other (if in a sort of planned way), I think the neighborhood can develop a little patina to make it more interesting and attractive. Pink flamingos never hurt. And these aren't even the cheap plastic kind.

Fairy Alley

I told you about Fairy Alley the other day when I posted a picture of the steps leading to that magical house. I thought you deserved a picture of part of the painted fence by the alley, celebrating music, man made and otherwise.

How Do You Feel About Graffiti

Generally I'm against graffiti because I'm a rule follower, but, as anyone who follows along here knows, sometimes it delights. And sometimes it's done with permission, too. The various phone and electrical relay boxes in Old West Austin keep getting personality makeovers. The funny thing about this one is that the buried cable warning seems to be pasted on top of the pink paint job.

Marathoners on Bridge

Sunday thousands of people ran marathons or half marathons in Austin. The closest I got to the race was watching runners from my balcony. These folks were massed across the Drake (South First) bridge which was closed to traffic.