sweet summer ↓

→ lead mural artist & mural designer
→ creative directing & concept brainstorming
→ freehand-large scale drawing
→ mural painting
→ paint mixing + supply ordering

Corner of Main & D Street, Hamilton Ohio
Summer 2022

Sweet Summer, located across from local a ice cream shop, aims to bring a pop of color and positivity to those that pass by. The bold geometric pattern and vibrant colors make it stand apart from its environment in an expression of fearless courage! Its abstract nature also allows a viewer to interpret a deeper meaning for themselves.

Sweet Summer was made possible by StreetSpark; "a public art program in partnership with the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Community Foundation"; and designer and artist Nicole Chance with painting support of assistant artist Sarah Hynfield.

Before

Digital Design

Process Photos

Completed Mural

Local News Features

Spectrum News One Feature

It’s not her usual canvas, but as Nicole Chance added the finishing touches, she felt confident she turned the small utility box into a work of art. With its bright yellows and vibrant shapes, Hamilton’s newest mini-mural stands out, even beside the busy downtown streets. It's one of 12 to brighten the community as a part of the summer’s StreetSpark project.

Along with Chance and her assistant, 11 other artist teams spent the summer adding color to the downtown community, hoping to inspire community pride and attracting more people to the city’s urban core. “It’s a perfect opportunity to bring some art and some positivity and color to the city,” Chance said.

Chance said the designs, like hers, are intentional, aiming to draw visitors' eyes while complimenting all of its neighbors. She said, her box incorporates some of the patterns and colors in the windows across the street. “I came down here and thought to myself, ‘Are there businesses that could inspire the design? Is there something color-wise that could stand out?’” She said.

While not from Hamilton herself, Chance said she has family in the community that she’s been happy know see her work every day. StreetSpark hopes that pride carries forward, inspiring other art, growth, and development across town, making Hamilton a more beautiful place.