Livingston, Montana
Magpie Public Art Mural
By Montana & National Mural Artist Zuzu · Spraycation Mural Tour
This Livingston, Montana mural is a large-scale public art piece I painted on the first stop of Spraycation 2026, my annual national mural tour. As a mural artist working with businesses, property owners and communities across the country, I designed the magpie and wildflower artwork to reflect Livingston’s mountain landscape and creative spirit, and painted it almost entirely freehand in spray paint.
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A ‘Spraycation’ Leads to a Great New Mural on Livingston’s East End
The Livingston Enterprise covered the magpie mural on the old shed doors of the former Kenyon Noble lumberyard, and how a chance conversation turned into a wall.
Read the articleAbout the mural
A colorful beginning, a whole lot of heart, and a little Montana magic.
The first stop of the Spraycation 2026 Mural Tour brought me to Livingston, Montana, where a chance connection turned into a permanent public mural and an unforgettable celebration of art, generosity, and community.
Nestled along the Yellowstone River, Livingston is a charming Montana town with a thriving creative spirit, rich artistic heritage, and a sense of community that makes it truly special.
Thanks to the generosity of longtime locals Alain Kennedy and the Kennedy family, I found the perfect canvas at the Old Lumberyard, transforming an ordinary wall into a vibrant piece of public art designed to bring color, joy, and creative energy to the community.
“Livingston feels like one of those places that still values people over pace.”
For me, painting murals is about more than beautifying buildings. It’s about creating opportunities for people to gather, share stories, spark conversations, and take pride in the places they call home. Throughout the painting process, local artists, neighbors, and curious passersby became part of the experience, turning the mural into something greater than the artwork itself.
The Livingston stop also included a youth spray paint workshop in collaboration with Studio49. See the Livingston youth workshop.
What began with a wall became a beautiful reminder of the power of human connection, small-town hospitality, and the unexpected magic of life on the road.
“I try to leave every city a little brighter than I found it.”
A heartfelt thank you to the Kennedy family, the Old Lumberyard, and the wonderful Livingston community for making the first mural of Spraycation 2026 so meaningful.
All of my 2026 Spraycation youth workshops were sponsored by Jerry’s Artarama Austin, who donated sketchbooks and take-home canvases, and LOOP Colors USA, who provided the spray paint, including water-based cans made for young artists.
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