Come Dance With Me!
Please join me on Saturday, October 8 th for the grand opening of my show at Avalon Art and Yoga Center! The reception will start at 8 PM, and dancing at 9 PM. Avalon is located at 370 S. California…
Morgan Bricca
Morgan Bricca is an internationally-renowned mural artist with over 25 years of experience in public, residential and commercial art. Morgan's signature work transforms spaces into visually compelling environments, drawing inspiration from nature and human connection. Her work celebrates local communities and history, with murals spanning from her home state of California to the Dakotas and the Carolinas, as well as in Portugal, China, and beyond.
Finding Fairies
I love working at elementary schools. The kids are so appreciative, honest, precious, and eager to share their thoughts. I am painting at Juana Briones right now. On my second day, one boy asked if I was going to paint…
Garden of Eatin’ – A School Mural for Alta Vista Elementary, Los Gatos
Alta Vista Elementary School in Los Gatos had a big blank wall that faced the street, just behind their promising school garden. It was a perfect storm for Morgan’s paintbrush! They wanted playful images to appeal to the primary grades,…
A Piazza Mural for Oakland Hospital
Last week, I painted a mural at Oakland Children’s Hospital in the NICU conference room. As with so many of my murals, the gifts that I receive from my paintings through the people I meet are just as valuable as the…
How Will You Live, Knowing You Will Die?
Time is a big issue for me. I am constantly strategizing how to manage or otherwise control my time (life) so I have lots of time to paint, be with loved ones, or otherwise, putter in timelessness. Wasting time to…
Landscapes, Seascapes and Pirates!
Tranquility Landscape Karen and Erik Zucker commissioned me to paint this for over their fireplace in their living room. At first, they were interested in another painting I had finished, of the Stanford dish area. However, once I explained to…
Anchored by Trees – Leafy Green Murals that Keep Us Rooted
I love to paint tree murals. From a decorating perspective they serve as great anchors to a room because they introduce a strong unifying element. They can transform a bare corner and are a nice way to add color and…
Improv and Art
“A great mind is one that can forget or look beyond itself” – William Hazlitt I just finished a Stanford continuing studies course called Adult Play: Improv Techniques for a Better Life. Dan Klein was the teacher, and he created…
A Facelift at Duvenek Elementary
Duveneck Elementary School This month I had the privilege to paint a mural celebrating the legacy of the Duvenecks at the elementary school of their namesake. The Duvenecks helped start the Lucie Stern Center in Palo Alto, Peninsula School, and…
A Bit of Advice
Dear Morgan, I was wondering if you have any pointers or tips to give. I am an artist in Canada, and I am trying to start my own mural business. Any input would be helpful. Thank you, Ana Thistle I…