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Mayosky Plans Cross-Country Trip Painting & Filming About Rt. 66

Michael Mayosky

A Springfield artist known for his murals is hoping to embark on a journey across the country, Illinois to LA - painting over 10 murals along the way. His rendering of a young Abe Lincoln adorns the side of a restaurant and bar in downtown Springfield, and Mike Mayosky hopes to share his work with cities along the rest of Route 66. Furthermore, he's hoping to try his hand at documentary film-making with a production about the journey. He joined us to talk about that proposal and what inspired it:
 
CLICK HERE for more about the project, on KickStarter.com.

 

Rachel Otwell of the Illinois Times is a former NPR Illinois reporter.