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    Old 12-31-2015, 10:19 PM
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    Default "Art" on a large scale- Wheat Silo Murals - Victoria Australia

    I find this astonishing!
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    Old 12-31-2015, 10:58 PM
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    https://www.google.ca/search?q=granv...anville+islandThat is incredible.

    The cement silos on Granville Island are also painted.
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    Old 12-31-2015, 11:04 PM
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    Originally Posted by Tothill
    https://www.google.ca/search?q=granv...anville+islandThat is incredible.

    The cement silos on Granville Island are also painted.
    Now that is colourful!
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    Old 12-31-2015, 11:17 PM
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    Wow! Very impressive.
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    Old 01-01-2016, 12:24 AM
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    Wish the grain elevators around here would do this
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    Old 01-01-2016, 01:09 AM
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    That's amazing. I can't get proportions right on a sheet of paper. I have no idea how they do it on a piece this size.
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    Old 01-01-2016, 03:11 AM
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    Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 01-01-2016, 03:40 AM
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    They grid the original drawing. I use to do a lot of the painting of stage scenery getting my BA Degree in theater arts. Very beautiful indeed.
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    Oh, my, yes, beautiful.
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    Old 01-01-2016, 05:01 AM
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    Stunning idea , aren't there clever people in this world .
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