Big Art with a Little Artist

I had the opportunity to have a date with Q, this morning. We tried to go back to Crystal Bridges, but remembered it is closed Tuesdays. Then we decided to go to the Amazeum and buy a family pass, this year. Also closed. Orange rolls at Crumpet Tea Room? Closed. "Now what?" Quincy asked. 

I had an idea and we drove up south Walton blvd in search of the new Jason Jones mural. 

It  is spectacular. 

 

Quincy loved it. She also could not fathom how a person could paint such a large work of art. She said, "if I had to use one word to describe this, it would be "enormique" meaning it is enormous and unique." 

We liked that the octopus tentacles each grip little iconic pieces of Bentonville: Sam walton's truck, the water tower, the metal tree from the Crystal Bridges entrance, and a tandem bicycle. The rough brick on the building gives the octopus a rich velvety texture. It's just a very cool thing to see in person. We shared a deluxe grilled cheese sandwich across the street at Stonemill. 

 

Now we need to get to Fayetteville and scout out some other Jason Jones murals!