Public Art & MuralsBy Leanne Larson
Murals
Thoughtfully designed murals that elevate spaces and create lasting connection.
I create custom indoor and outdoor murals for businesses, hospitality spaces, and public environments. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to complement its surroundings with a soft, refined aesthetic that enhances the experience of a space while reflecting the story of the people and brand behind it.
Commercial Murals
From boutiques and cafés to offices and hospitality spaces, I create murals that transform interiors into memorable destinations. Recent work includes large-scale, live-painted murals for an upscale boutique in Alexandria, Minnesota, inviting customers to experience the creative process firsthand.
Public Art
I also collaborate with communities, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to create meaningful public artwork that celebrates local identity and brings people together. Current and recent projects include the Boat Motor Sculpture Project with the Arts Initiative of Douglas County in Alexandria and the Book Bench Project in Sauk Centre, along with other community art initiatives throughout Central Minnesota.
Book Bench Project - Sauk Centre MN
The Sauk Centre Book Bench Project, funded by the Sauk Centre Area Community Foundation and led by Artify Sauk Centre in partnership with The 510 Art Lab, transformed six benches into hand-painted public art pieces celebrating local authors and literary heritage. I created the base of the “Woman of the Boundary Waters” bench, honoring author Justine Kerfoot’s legacy and her deep connection to Minnesota’s Boundary Waters wilderness.
Location: Sinclair Lewis Park, Main Street, Sauk Centre, MN (left side of the street before crossing the bridge heading north)
Boundary Waters Park bench Painted by Leanne Larson of Garfield, MN
Boat Motor Sculpture Project - Alexandria, MN
Commissioned by the Arts Initiative of Douglas County (AIDC), this collaborative public art project brought together 10 local artists, each reimagining a large-scale boat motor sculpture. Hand-painted directly onto the metal, my sculpture celebrates Alexandria’s lake heritage and the spirit of community.
