Graffiti Artists Honor MJ

Eight graffiti artist from around the state of California (USA) got together in Santa Cruz to pay tribute to the King of Pop by painting a mural as large and colorful as the man himself.

The artist, who came from as far away as Los Angeles and Santa Rosa, gathered at Bill's Wheels Skateshop at 1240 Soquel Ave.

Bill Ackerman, owner of Bill's Wheels had this to say of the MJ tribute wall,

It is one of the best paintings I have ever seen."

The mural's many vibrant colors pop with precision and movement against a black background, drawing attention to the centerpiece -- an 8-foot portrait of Jackson's face staring out at the east parking lot. The wall also sports a a life-size image of Jackson in an iconic pose -- right arm pointed to the sky while his face is hidden by a white fedora.

The bussiness has used it's walls as a forum for graffiti art for more than 15 years. Every few months someone comes in and paints over the previous work. Ackerman says,

If someone wants to paint on the wall, and they won't be intimidated by the surrounding work, I am not going to say no. I try to support the art in a legal way."

Source: MJFC / santacruzsentinel.com