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THE GIRAFFE PAGE

WELCOME TO THE GIRAFFE PAGE. LOCATION: 580 Freeway at Harrison Street in Oakland. MEDIA: Triangle coatings danacolor oil paints on painted steel. SIZE: 32' X 8'. DATE: Originally painted 8 figures in 1983-84. Earthquake retro fitting in 1994 results in recommissioning of three covered figures. COMMISSIONING AGENCY: Oakland Office of Community Development / Cal Trans PRICE: $5,000 per figure. Here are some of the questions I am frequently asked about the Giraffe murals: Are they airbrushed? No, Each figure is handpainted in oil paints. How long did they take to paint? Each figure took about one month. Are you going to do any more animals? I would like to! Would you like to sponsor a project for Oakland or know someone who does? Contact me at danfontes@yahoo.com. Can you put one on my house or business? Yes! Send me an e-mail and I'll come take a look at your wall.

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