Blank walls are a shared canvas and we are all artists. – Karla H. Krueger
I love exploring new places and discovering the artistic capabilities of random strangers. Art only known by his or her unique style. Graffiti, a transient form of art, is one of my favorite forms of artwork. It has progressed from simple “tags” to beautiful works of art, such as murals, drawings, and can incorporate 3-D features.
Visiting Castle Hill
When visiting the Austin area, the Hope Outdoor Gallery (known as Castle Hill or Graffiti Park) is a must see. The Hope Outdoor Gallery is an non-profit organization that was started in 2011. It is a place for muralists, street artists, art education classes and community groups that opportunity to express their creative sides. On any given day, you can find artists creating thier next visual creations. Castle Hill is located in downtown Austin on private property. You will know you are there when you find the street packed with cars.
People make the short trek to the top for great view of downtown Austin. Snapping their favorite pieces of street art, selfies, or leaving their on mark on the Hill. Bring your own spray can or grab one of the many lying around. I can be honest and say that I have never been to the top of the Hill. Getting up there can be a little challenging. Be sure to where comfortable shoes if you do. I have had a few missteps and slips making my way up or down. I guess it is all part of the experience. The under developed condo area is set to be relocated to a six-acre project at Carson Creek Ranch.
Here are some of my favorite snaps… Please excuse the vulgar language.
Until next time…
Nadia
22 Comments
The street art is amazing! Some of the best I’ve ever seen. Truly. I’d love to visit one day and leave my own mark. I’d definitely go for a more positive word though! Lol
I love street arts and would explore all the streets arts in different countries that I explored. I should visit this hidden gem in Austin for my future travel list. Look fun to stroll around the park and check out all the graffiti and get surprises.
Oh I would love to visit this area, so colourful and fun, I love art generally but some graffiti artwork can be so impressive. I think graffiti can get a bad name which is a shame when it can be so beautiful!
This place looks fabulous! Graffitis make amazing picture backdrops. Where I work in London, we have street art and graffiti everywhere!
That is some serious art. I think I’d go to the top just to be able to experience it. Very nice
I love looking at people’s graffiti. Some of it can be so beautiful and bright. I hope there will be more places open to the idea of graffiti art along the streets.
Graffiti is a unique form of art in itself. I have seen few places particularly famous for graffiti and loved the way creativity is expressed on outer walls. I liked all your graffiti pics.
Such a lovely from of visual communication. This looks amazing!
I think graffiti is so cool! Endless opportunities for some great photos!
wow! it actually looks great and a little surreal. I think in reality the impact is even better. Beautiful graffiti as well
Wow this is incredible. I find graffiti such a pleasure to look at, it really is an art. You are very lucky to see this.
This looks like an amazing place to visit. I am loving all the street art, the bright colors and the vibes of the place are amazing.
These are some awesome wall paint. and the perfect place to visit this summer. I bet my son will really like this so much.
It’s such a cool place to appreciate street art. I love that there are so many different kinds and that each graffiti is unique and gives you a different message about life and all that! Loved all your pictures!
Those are some awesome street arts. Such a lovely colors. This place is such an interesting to visit. Awesome photography too!!
Hello, this is such a beautiful place. Very good to take pictures for the instagram. I love it!
Streetart can be magnificent! When we were in Belgium last Septemberwe saw some great pieces. In the town I live, however, they are mostly on buildings where they don’t belong and only ruin the sight… It’s awesome that in the Austin area artists were given a place and platform to express themselves. I love how colourful those wall are 😉
Yeah, that definitely is not good. I like the fact that Castle Hill is a place where they can leave there art without damaging other buildings.
I am a huge, HUGE fan of street art – so this is “right up my street” haha! I think street art is one of those things that is either loved or loathed, a bit like Marmite 😉 x
Thank you. I definitely agree!
I do love street art! It’s so much nicer to look at than slabs of grey concrete. There are some really talented artists out there!
I love graffitti I find it so artistic these photos are absolutely beautiful would love to do some fashion shoots here.