Latest from Hermosa Beach Mural House is a salute to all military veterans
State Sen. Ben Allen, upper left, artist Paul Roustan, and Mural House owner Betsy Ryan share a moment on the scaffolding after the completion of the “Eres Hermosa” mural. Photo It has been a canvas for creative opposition to oil drilling, an Angel-winged Instagram destination and, of course, a home. And on the recent Memorial Day holiday, it became a place to thank veterans, and remind the community of the enduring value of their service. The latest offering at the 17th Street Mural House was completed Monday, with State Sen. Ben Allen putting the finishing touch on the words “Eres Hermosa,” Spanish for “You are Beautiful.” The words sit at the trough of a breaking wave, a swirl of colors and stars evoking the American Flag. Local artist and photographer Paul Roustan painted the mural over the course of five days. It was the first mural Roustan, an acclaimed body painter known for works like “Painted Ladies of the South Bay.” He had his doubts about whether he would be able to make the jump to a giant stucco canvas, but couldn’t resist an appeal from Mural House owner Betsy Ryan. “I don’t do murals, and I didn’t really care to, but I love Betsy,” Roustan said. The idea stemmed…
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