Year Recap for 2024

Staring this recap off by saying a huge thank you to every client, subscriber, customer, and supporter that made this past year possible! I am beyond grateful that you all share the same love for this project that I do. Grateful for every message, comment, and share that you contributed. Most importantly, for all of the wonderful humans I have had the immense blessing of building relationships with in 2024. You inspire me and you are the fuel of the 50 in 50 Project.

February 

This first mural of the year comes in at my largest mural yet, at roughly 400ft long. This mountain range along N Monroe Ave in my hometown of Covington, VA was the first of 6 projects I had the pleasure of working on here. This stretch of wall has much more in store in the upcoming years & is a part of a much larger dream I have for Downtown Covington. The response and excitement that I felt from the announcement of this mural completely jump-started the year for me. Working with the City of Covington, Allen Dressler, and local organizations has been a dream come true.

March

March was full of firsts! From working with the Allegany Highlands Regional Library to Live event painting at The Old Town Covington Tea Party.

I worked on giveaway commissions, local creative events, and finalized my summer schedule for the #50in50project. I also had the pleasure of restoring this Farmers Market Mural!

April

April had three community events, a live Easter Service Painting in Roanoke, VA, and the start of my work with the Fincastle Branch Library. Completing a 2 year partnership with BOCO Libraries!

May & June 

I hit the road for the first time in 2024 at the end of May heading straight for Paris.... Illinois ! Working with the Paris Improvement Organization to complete the 50in50 Project mural for the state! Spending the trip in the stunning Twin Lakes Park (pictured below).

July

I started the month off with some personal work. From my parent's front porch all the way to my family heritage in Ohio. I was able to paint live during a family wedding & create this welcome sign for a church that past generations of my family helped to start. 

July was also the start of my trip through New England working with incredible businesses and organizations throughout Massachusetts - Lee celebrates new mural highlighting town features - The Berkshire Edge , & New York - Jay Entertainment & Music Society .

I worked on a new project every week in July and created over 20 pieces of work in the span of 4 and half weeks. I met incredibly talented people, had once in a lifetime conversations, and visited landscapes that I will never forget. Ate great food at the Starving Artist Cafe & Creperie , took a historic tour of the The Lee Library . Visited the The Clark - Home and toured the home my Massachusetts mural inspiration at High Lawn Farm! 

I don't have enough time in the world to explain just how amazing my time was in Massachusetts and New York. Good thing there will be a documentary about it ;)

August 

August was just as busy as July with the largest accomplishment being my time with River Arts, where I spent the week with Aurora, Ember, Tucker, Elias, Emerson, Tanner, Olive, and Theodora teaching the basics of mural design. In the end having the most collaborative and unique mural to be a part of the 50 in 50 Project so far.  Paints Community Mural in Morristown | Seven Days Vermont

My time working with the Executive Director, Stephanie Drews-Sheldon, had a lasting impact on my personal and professional life. From almost a year's worth of planning to her communication and warm welcome upon my arrival.

​Hearing about the true heart behind River Arts and experiencing it firsthand through each person I came in contact with during my time in Vermont. If you are looking to have an impact on your community through access to art & creative space...I highly suggest taking a look at what River Arts | Community Arts Center | has accomplished!

In August I traveled from Morrisville, VT to Winter Harbor, ME where I had the pleasure of working with Sky at Sea Schoodic Kayak & Bike Rental . Completing state number 14/50 for the project.

My time in Maine was unforgettable. I set up my easel and pulled out my paints most days that I spent in the state. Creating the 'Maine Collection' 

On my way through New Hampshire I had the chance to catch up with a friend and talented musician, Nickie Calhoun. Who inspires me frequently! 

After my trip to Winter Harbor & my stay with Nickie I made my way back to Vermont for the Mural Unveiling ...

September

September was the end of my New England trip and after two and half months on the road I finally started my journey home. Just in time to paint during this beautiful wedding at Cliff View for the Sparks! 

I also worked with Olde Town Covington to create this interactive mural in the new Alley Gallery!

Traveling from Virginia to Indiana just a few days later to work with Possibilities in Paoli to complete mural 15/50 for the project! The final #50in50project mural for 2024. Working with an amazing group of volunteers who made my time in Indiana one of my favorites of the year. I was able to paint these panels for the town square that captured the landscape of Hoosier National Forest while incorporating the music history of the town. I can honestly say the natural beauty of Paoli was as surprising as it was breathtaking. 

​Artist in Paoli for 50 murals in 50 states project; mural will be unveiled during Square Arts Festival | Southern Indiana Business Report

October

October was packed with pleasant surprises. From painting at my elementary school best friend's wedding...

To taking on my most technically challenging mural yet...

November 

Working with the City of Covington to create this 'Artist Garden' a mural collaboration between 6 local artists. It was the thrill of the year for me. Witnessing such talented and unique artists bring bland concrete walls to life.

December

December was quiet with a snowy giveaway for my online community, completing personal work inspired by fond memories, and finishing out the year with an enchanted forest mural for the Eagle Rock Public Library.

Thank You!

I can't begin to express all of the gratitude I have... 2024 has been a dream come true working on a total of 84 paintings.  I am beyond blessed to wake up every day and do the work that I do. It simply wouldn't be possible without each of you. Here's to more artwork and new connections in 2025!

With love,
Cheyenne Renee