Mize Art Studio - Art Classes in Topeka, KS
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Historic Dr. Pepper Mural Restoration

Nearly twenty years ago, while interning for the Topeka Arts Council, my brother-in-law Gavin Turner and I restored the iconic Dr. Pepper mural located on the corner of N Kansas Ave and Gordon in Topeka , KS. This well know. And much beloved mural had been nearly erased by time and weather.

The mural definitely had an amazing aged aesthetic with a wonderful textured mix of old brick and faded paint flakes. In fact, the biggest challenge in restoring the mural was playing connect the dots between the all too few faint traces of paint.

The mural was a favorite location for countless Topeka photographers, particularly those taking high school senior portraits. In fact, while we were working on repainting the mural, we had a number of people complain and express frustration. I am convinced, however, that had we not saved the mural then, there would be nothing left of it today.

A quick Google search reveals that people are still taking photos, even wedding portraits, in front of this historic Topeka imagery. And as cheesy as it sounds, it’s kind of cool to have been a part of making that possible!
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MIZE ART STUDIO
1501 SW 21st St
Topeka, KS 66604
​(785) 217-4010 

The studio is located in Washburn View Shopping Center right to World Cup Coffee and across from Henry T's
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art classes, or other special projects,  please visit the contact page. You can also follow me via social media on:Facebook or Instagram

  • ARTWORK
    • PAINTINGS
    • ILLUSTRATIONS
    • PRINTMAKING
    • COMMISSIONS
    • REPRODUCTIONS
  • ART CLASSES
    • KIDS
    • TEENS
    • ADULTS
    • ART PARTIES
    • GIFT CARDS
    • CLASS PACKS
  • BIOGRAPHY
    • SPECIAL PROJECTS
    • GRAPHIC DESIGN
    • EXHIBITS
    • CONTACT
  • MINISTRY
    • TURNING TO TORAH
    • CREATION CLUB