Canvas along the Road:
Utility Box Art
Canvas along the
Road:
Utility Box Art
By Vanessa Gomez
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Artist Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . Slide 3
Samples of Past Work . . . . . . . . Slides 4 - 6
Proposed Art Project . . . . . . . . . Slides 7 -9
Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slide 10 ABOUT the ARTIST.
ABOUT the ARTIST.
Vanessa Gomez is an artist from the desert community of Victorville. Formally beginning her art career after receiving her A.S at VVC and B.F.A at AAU, she began her muralist venture in 2019. She’s painted murals of various sizes and types, from utility boxes to larger wall murals. Vanessa’s work can be seen across Victor Valley and greater Inland Empire communities where her work can be recognized by vivid
colors and sweeping lines.
In addition to her acrylic murals, Vanessa also enjoys working digitally. She has had the honor to create four digital designs for vinyl wrapping of utility boxes located in Tustin and Riverside cities.
Vanessa hopes her work, while drawing in to help create welcoming spaces, also brings happiness, curiosity, and inspiration to others.
PAST WORK
PAST WORK
1. Su perheroes of Tustin, digital/ vinyl
Commissioned by: Tustin Community Foundation
Year: 2025. Location: Tustin Ranch Rd / Irvine Bl, Tustin CA
2. Sip and Strollin,’ digital/ vinyl
Commissioned by: Tustin Community Foundation
Year: 2025. Location: Tustin Ranch Rd/ Warner S, Tustin CA
3. Historic Downtown, digital/ vinyl
Commissioned by: Tustin Community Foundation
Year: 2025. Location: Bryan Ave / Newport Ave, Tustin CA
PAST WORK
PAST WORK
4. To the Fu ture, digital / vinyl
Commissioned by: City of Riverside Public Works
Year: 2023. Location: Pierce St / Magnolia Ave, Riverside CA
5. Desert Wild, acrylic on metal
Commissioned by: City of Adelanto
Year: 2025. Location: Bartlett Rd / Route 395, Adelanto CA
6. E.H. Richardson, acrylic on metal
Commissioned by: City of Adelanto
Year: 2024. Location: Palmdale Rd / Route 395, Adelanto CA
PAST WORK
PAST WORK
7. Blooming Gale, acrylic on metal
Commissioned by: City of Ontario Museum, Art and Culture Year: 2023. Location: N Lemon Ave (across Ontario Town
Square)
8. Mallard Deluge, acrylic on metal
Commissioned by: City of Riverside Public Works
Year: 2023. Location: Riverwalk Pkwy / Flatrock Rd, Riverside CA
9. Radiant Vitalization, acrylic on metal
Commissioned by: City of Claremont
Year: 2023. Location: Bonita Ave / Cambridge Ave, Claremont CA
PROPOSED CONCEPT 1
Radial Gnatcatchers
PROPOSED CONCEPT 1
Radial Gnatcatchers
Description
Radial Gnatcatchers is a colorful depiction of gnatcatchers, a local species of bird, accompanied by abstract representations of coastal sagebrush. A radial sun encompasses the birds and plants in a layered pattern.
Proposed Location:
IRIS AVE & KAISER
(HOSPITAL & MEDICAL OFFICE
ENTRANCE)
PROPOSED CONCEPT 2
Night Bloom Dancing with Moths
PROPOSED CONCEPT 2
Night Bloom Dancing with Moths
Description
Night Bloom Dancing with Moths is inspired by a Cereus Peruvianus cactus blooming its flowers at night. I created a night scene with sphinx moths pollinating the flowers under a bright moon and shooting stars. The sky's colors dance across the design to suggest movement.
Proposed Location:
IRIS AVE & TRAIL XING
(JUAN BAUTISTIA TRAIL)
PROPOSED CONCEPT 3
Gila Talavera
PROPOSED CONCEPT 3
Gila Talavera
Description
Gila Talavera depicts local lizard species, Gila Monsters. Here I wanted to create a fun design with bold lines based on the unique lizard with patterns inspired by Mexican talavera pottery and design. Gila Monsters are native to both the US and Mexico, and so the design connects to both of my cultures being a Chicana.
Proposed Location:
PERRIS BLVD & IRIS AVE
BUDGET
BUDGET
$500
per approved design
Thank you,
I hope to work with you!
IG: @imaginevivid_vmg Website:
vanessamgomez.art