julie’s bubble tea & smoothies

Since opening in 2022, Julie’s Bubble Tea & Smoothies has quickly become a local favorite spot in the Western, PA area. The owners were eager to add some color to the big, blank wall in their shop, and give customers a backdrop for selfies and group photos. I was asked to design and paint a mural that would solve both of these needs, and also fulfill my personal goals by checking this off my bucket list.

designing the mural

I initially created a digital mock-up of the mural to evaluate sizing and color schemes. My goal was to ensure the colors would contrast effectively with the interior wall and that the design would extend across the expansive blank wall. Once the design was approved, I made my way to the shop to bring the concept to life.

painting in progress

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painting in progress ...

let’s fast-forward to 3 gallons + 4 quarts of paint later

As I painted the mural, customers got to see me work first-hand, which created a lot of excitement within the community. Julie’s also posted updates of my progress on their social media accounts. The announcement of the final mural became their most-engaged social media post.

awareness + outreach

Since the mural was finished, the baristas have used it as a backdrop for many of their Instagram Reels. In these Reels, they give demos of how they craft their new specialty and themed drinks. Local foodies have also spotlighted the mural in their review videos on their social accounts.