Studio Mel

After 20 years, the walls in this school got a fresh start. The mural that lived here before had an incredible run, and we can only hope ours will last just as long—if not longer.

This was a big project. It started with a new principal who trusted us to bring her vision to life, and it grew with the help of women who painted alongside us, teachers who reminded us daily how much it brightened their space, and a friend who captured it beautifully so we could share it here.

We’re grateful for every hand, every kind word, and every moment that made this mural possible. Here’s a look inside the transformation at Rosa Parks Elementary.