Twisted Tentacles

The Mural:

At Octopus Garden, 186 Coxe Avenue, is “Twisted Tentacles” a Brushcan Custom Murals project. This work was Brushcan’s first mural project in the South Slope district. Created in a comic style with bold graphic colors and black outline, the piece was created as a beacon to pull people down the street. Unique to this mural is its three-dimensional element. Notice the octopus’ tentacle is integrated into the shop’s arrow sign. Like a tentacle used to ensnare its prey, the arrow also lures you in.

As a compliment to this work, a second octopus hides just around the corner on the back of the building.

Artist: Brushcan Custom Murals

Brushcan Custom Murals offers a combination of art and design services including high quality murals, signs, and specialty/faux finishes for a diverse clientele. Created in 2014 by artists Scott Allred and Jeremy Russell, Brushcan has contributed many murals to the South Slope neighborhood and the greater Asheville area. Currently, Scott continues to operate Brushcan while Jeremy now focuses on his fine art career. 

Scott Allred has worked as a custom sign painter, graphic designer and muralist for over 30 years. Beginning his career as a scenic painter for an international theme park company, Scott developed a wide range of skills and techniques that still inform his work today. Preferring traditional methods of working, his murals are mostly hand painted with an often historic and classic feel.  

To learn more about Scott Allred: www.brushcan.com

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