Wow, what an amazing week. I went to the protest last Sunday to see what was going on. It was very civil, and peaceful. I saw people i hadn’t seen in a while. It was both emotional and angry but the solidarity felt great! Rip George Floyd. Black Lives Matter!I got home and about an … Continue reading Rock The Boards Project
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Murals On Front 2020
NJ.com – Vibrant mural project returns to N.J. city, despite other COVID-19 cancellations Trenton Downtown Association and Leon “Rain” Rainbow Bring Back Popular Murals on Front Street Project Funding from the New Jersey Council on the Arts Creates Opportunity for ore community-based initiatives. Trenton Downtown Association (TDA) is pleased to announce that it received a … Continue reading Murals On Front 2020
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Love Over Hate
With a global pandemic changing everything, followed by a series of horrific events related to racism in our country, the world seems desperate and divided. It only felt right to paint something that could help inject a little positivity so I went with a “Love Over Hate” message. This one was inspired by my boy, the late Jerome “Cuzo” Gonzalez. I originally painted this phrase as part of his memorial mural in downtown Somerville, NJ.
This time around, I kept it simple and straightforward, but with a little style. Check it out!
Tito’s Mexican Street Eats
I had fun painting some new mural work for Tito’s Mexican Street Eats in Garfield, NJ! Go check them out for some great mexican food! 
Walter C Black School Playground
We were contacted by the Walter C Black Elementary School in Hightstown, NJ to create an obstacle course mural on their playground. The students’ raised money on an obstacle course fundraising event and they all voted to have their playground painted with fun activities. Led by Leon Rainbow a group of volunteers braved the cold … Continue reading Walter C Black School Playground
Rainbow Crosswalk
New intersection of Warren and Front on Ciclovia pedestrian / bike fest. Thanks Sgt. Woodhead for drone view. https://www.trentonian.com/multimedia/photos-ciclovia-open-streets-festival-opened-up-portions-of-trenton/article_8876c718-dcc7-11e9-a0e0-df4db7b72ee3.html
Drumthwacket Youth Street Art Project
The People’s House Trenton urban artist Leon Rainbow and assistant artists Sophie Ban and Radek Selski lead a 2-week immersive mural project called “The People’s House” at Drumthwacket (The Historic Governors Mansion). The project was a collaboration with Artworks in Trenton and the Drumthwacket Foundation in Princeton. The workshop will bridge the communities through art. … Continue reading Drumthwacket Youth Street Art Project
Raritan River Ways Mural
“Raritan River Ways” was created by Leon Rainbow in New Brunswick, in Elmer B. Boyd Park overlooking the amphitheater entrance and Route 18. The mural was created as a commission from the City of New Brunswick in response to coLAB Arts‘ oral histories collected from individuals who have been boating, fishing, and stewarding the Raritan … Continue reading Raritan River Ways Mural
CityLife Health Mural Project
Leon was contacted by Elizabeth at CityLife Health about creating a mural at their new Nort Trenton facility. It was a brand new health clinic on North Olden Ave. Once we sat down and talked we decided to make the mural version of their logo but with a Trenton twist. For the mural, he created … Continue reading CityLife Health Mural Project
Ron Berman, Roebling Murals at Cure Arena
Spectra, providers of Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality and Partnerships services at CURE Insurance Arena, commissioned two murals on the concourse as part of the venue’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. The developer of the CURE Insurance Arena, Ronald Berman—perhaps most known for building the Roebling Market shopping center in the former Roebling company’s properties off … Continue reading Ron Berman, Roebling Murals at Cure Arena