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New Urban Beautification murals 2020
Three new urban beautification mosaic tile murals were created by dan mueller at the Met Center business park in 2020!
Do you have an idea in mind for a beautiful tile mosaic mural at your own home or business??
dan mueller is available to create custom commissioned work for residential or commercial spaces, and the studio is open by appointment. please inquire at this website Get in Touch page, if you are interested in a custom created mosaic artwork at your home or business location.
Nolan River|Mural Mosaic
Of the four urban installation mosaic art works, which dan mueller has completed at Met Center in Austin thus far, “Nolan River Papa” was completed in February of 2016.(Trigger, Tribute to Avery and Tribute to Ian are the other three urban art mosaics at Met Center). 
The Nolan piece was so named (and created) as a commemoration/celebration of the birth of a son to Dan’s friends, Mathew Papa and Shannon Smith. “Matt” Papa is also Dan’s long time disc golf buddy, and participated a substantial amount to the creation of this art work (among others, now) in application of the tiles, through to the finishing steps and completion. 
Other friends and/or golf buddies helped as well, in part, on the Nolan piece: Josh Rippy and Ken Shepherd.
This Nolan River Papa mosaic mural piece is viewable at the entrance of the disc golf course (which is part of MetCenter). Specifically: by tee-box 1 and basket 18.
Here are some additional “in progress” and just after completion, on-site pictures of the mural in the making…
Click on any image below to view in Gallery style…
Nolan River Pappa-dedicated tile mural-2016
EAST 2017 ~ Yay- It’s that time again!
East 2017
This Weekend (!) is the kickoff of EAST 2017, and it is an event not to be missed (by most Austinites standards).
“Big Medium’s East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) is a free, annual, self-guided art event spanning two weekends in November. EAST provides opportunities for the public to meet the artists and artisans of Austin in their creative spaces.”
It’s a great way to get out, explore your neighborhood (or the “Eastside” neighborhood) meet artists, get exercise and have fun!!! Many studios offer complimentary food and beverages, have guest speakers or unique exhibitions just for this event and feature some of their fine art on sale during the tour. Naturally, the artists are present to represent and discuss their artwork with you.
Dan Mueller’s newest works will be on display at The Canopy (916 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702) during the 2 weekends of EAST (East Austin Studio Tour) beginning on Nov. 11, 2017, this year.
He will be showcasing a wide array of home-enhancing tile mosaic artwork… such as: garden pots, stepping stones, outdoor furniture and hangable plaques, all in tiled mosaic.
Find dan mueller displaying at “Fertile Grounds Landscaping Design” (near the coffee shop at the bottom of the stairs).
If you do not have a whole lot of time to explore EAST, the Canopy is an excellent place to be sure to stop by. There are approximately 50 artists that will have their studios open for you at this one location. There are also food and beverage vendors on site, and nice outdoor areas to relax.
Parking is easy peasy, too. -free on street
Stop by to meet Dan and say hello:)
New Art Mural|Urban Beautification in Austin, TX “Trigger”
Dan Mueller’s largest Urban installation, to date, has been completed and sits at MetCenter Business Park (making it the fourth completed work of art he has at this location).
At MetCenter, this particular 644 sq. feet of formerly blank concrete, a tile mosaic artwork is viewable from SH 183, at the point where Riverside Drive intersects with SH 183.
Here is a little about the history in the making, so to speak….
As the location is very close to the Austin airport, Dan was inspired to do a grand project on the space (viewable to all flying over it via plane, etc.) and aesthetically enhance it it with art.
Dan approached the partners who own MetCenter, and he got the commision for the job.
It took Dan, and team of only 1-2 others, just over one month to complete. Not bad for a 644 sq. foot area at about a 35 degree slope! Perhaps, the 100 degree temperatures during that month were the impetus for the speed in which they worked, as the grout dries extremely fast under the sun and heat, and there are steps which must be done after it is applied and before it dries. 
At the project’s size, it is also, just over one half the size of the Deep Eddy Pool mural.
A music theme, in traditional suit for Austin, was the goal. Dan took inspiration from one of Austin’s most loved persons, Willie Nelson. Both the mural, and Willie’s guitar are entitled: “Trigger”.
This mosaic art mural was completed in July, 2016. The custom made sign is a work of art in itself, created by Dan’s brother, Ken Mueller (owner/founder of Mueller Manufacturing Inc.)
When near the area, be sure to make plans
to view this beautiful mosaic mural:)
2022 Update on Trigger Mural: Unfortunately, due to the location, and the lower portion of the mural, sometimes sitting in water for long periods, this mural had to be replaced after several years, with something other than a tile art piece. While sad to see it go, a beautiful new painted mural is in it’s place.
It was a collaboration between Dan Mueller and Jason Carter, of Wicked Signs. The design was created by Jason. It is untitled; the beautiful sentiment of “the image speaks for itself”.
Thank you Jason!
