The Clarion Alley Mural Project (CAMP) is an artists’ collective formed in 1992 by six North Mission residents who facilitate other artists creating murals in the Clarion Alley between Valencia and Mission Streets and in the surrounding areas. The stated goals of the project are social inclusiveness and aesthetic variety.
“Speak softly, but carry a big can of paint.” ~ Banksy
“I dream of painting and then I paint my dream” ~ Vincent Van Gogh
“I don’t paint dreams or nightmares, I paint my own reality.” ~ Frida Kahlo
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“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ~ Edgar Degas
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Good lane painting project in San Francisco.
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Thanks, Neath!
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What a great organization (CAMP)! I do love seeing the colors of different artist murals and your last quote is perfect! One of my favorites of this group (there are many) is Camouflage Gear.
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Hi Cynthia, Yes, I was fascinated to learn about this effort. So vibrant and creative. I’m so glad you like Camouflage – I cracked up when I saw her. Thank you for letting me know!
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Dreams comes true with color…………
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Hi Stanley, Glad you enjoyed this post. Thank you for following my blog.
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WOW…great colors….happy…inspiring….love the camouflage gear…..
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Thank you, April. The colorful coat he had on was just perfect! Fun morning.
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Wonderful colors and pictures! The well-crafted photographs of artists and their art works has something of art in the art (I’m not sure whether you can say it in English in this form) 🙂
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Hi Jetag- You said it well! Thank you very much and I am glad you enjoyed these.
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Gorgeous colors, I love these pictures!
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Thanks so much, Charly. Glad you enjoyed them!
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Wow! An explosion of color! Looks terrific!
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Thanks, Phil! Great day of colors and wonderful creativity.
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This is so exciting!! It is such an expression of the artist and the sheer size of the works add tremendous impact. I love that you brought this broadcast from SF to me through your photos!
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Thanks, Ginny! So happy you enjoyed these. It was an impressive array of murals especially in such a large size.
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Wonderful colors beautifully captured!
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Thanks, Tina. It was a fun morning. Amazing artistry.
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What a happy vibrant post… Love it… Linda
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Thank you, Linda! We all need a little color in our day…
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Fantastic – love street art – we have some great examples in Birmingham, UK. I have posted several images over the last 18 months.
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Hi Adrian– Glad you liked these. I’ve seen some of your shots– very good. Thanks so much for your comment.
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The photo, freedom to paint San Francisco reminds me of pictures from the late sixties … // Maria 🙂
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Hi Maria– Definitely! It was like the “flower power” posters. Glad you enjoyed– thank you.
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I’ve always found it amazing how well these artists are able to work on the scale they do.
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Hi David– I agree. I was mesmerized by the woman on the ladder how she achieved such great symmetry and balance of colors. It was very fun to watch and shoot. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment.
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Wow! I could have been standing around watching this forever. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE color, as it says so much. My thought, even though unimportant: The colors you see are the reflections of the light that bounces off an object. However, sometimes the color we see is a reflection of the person who applies it!!!! Great post, Jane!
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Hi Suzie, Your thoughts are always important to me and I am so glad you shared such an insightful comment. I am so glad these colors spoke to you– you are a colorful person! Thanks so much!
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vibrant and lovely! Ann
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Hi Ann– Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it and let me know. Hope you are doing well.
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Great shots Jane. We have a similar place called graffiti alley in Toronto and its a terrific place to photograph and enjoy the street art.
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Hi Edith- Thank you. I think I remember seeing some of your shots of it…or I may be dreaming 🙂 Appreciate your visit and comment.
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I’m sorry I missed seeing this, Jane. Glad you were there to capture it for us.
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Hi Sharon– You would enjoy going by on your next visit to SF. Great to see you! Thanks.
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