The beginning:

OB local artist and activist Rich James began the Mural project in 1999 as a way to beautify OB and instill a sense of community pride. Since then the murals bloomed all over town and became a fixture in our local landscape.

Every year artists of all types gather at the annual street fair to paint the individual mosaic-type squares designed by Rich. After each street fair, Rich and his friends would install the newest mural on the wall of a local business for all to enjoy.

Sadly, Rich James passed away April 2008 - 2 months before the 2008 mural was to take place. Janis Ambrosiani stepped in to continue his legacy and designed the 2008 mural in his honor. Please help us keep Rich's tradition alive and join us in painting the 2011 mural at the June 25, 2011 Street Fair!

Year	[Click images for larger view.]	Mural location
1999		Surf 'n Sea Custom Wetsuits Parking lot 1874 Bacon St., 92107
2000		Bravo's Mexican Bistro & Cantina Parking lot 5001 Newport Ave., 92107
2001	No photo available	- Painted over -
2002		Claytime Ceramics Side alley 1863 Bacon St., 92107
2003		San Diego Police Dept. Trailer Pier Parking Lot 5099 Newport Ave., 92107
2004		South Coast Closeouts 1930 Bacon St., 92107
2005		OB Suds Car Wash 5002 Voltaire St., 92107
2006		OB Surf & Skate 4976 Newport Ave., 92107
2007		Newport Ave. Antique Center Parking lot 4864 Newport Ave., 92107
2008		Bravo's Mexican Bistro & Cantina Side wall 5001 Newport Ave., 92107
2009		Union Bank of California 1858 Cable St., 92107
2010	Coming soon!	US Bank Side wall 4827 Newport Ave., 92107