Local artist Toobz Muir painted a ground-level mural of an abstract “ROANOKE” in the alley between the former Roanoke Printing Co. Inc. building and the First Citizens Bank on 1st Street SW. Developer Jim Cherney commissioned the mural to help welcome tenants to what Cherney calls “Printer’s Alley,” the mixed-used space that includes commercial and residential units. “Printer’s Alley” also pays homage to the old printer company. As Muir stated, “I think we all need this, it’s an alleyway and a lot of people avoid it sometimes and hopefully they’ll find it to be more inviting and comfortable to come into their homes.”

About the Artist:
Scott Noel, aka Toobz Muir, is a self-taught artist based in Roanoke, VA. Known for his colorful and surreal work, he draws inspiration from his early fascination with graffiti and from his challenges with being color blind. Muir’s murals can be found all over Roanoke and he has featured some in other U.S. cities as well. See more of the artist’s works at toobzmuir.com

Sourced from:
The Roanoke Times: Toobz Muir Mural
WDBJ7: New Downtown Roanoke Street Mural is Almost Completed