With rollers, brushes, aerosol spray paint, scaffolding and a whole lot of talent, muralist Claudio Valdez is at it again. The renowned artist was hired by Rick and Jaynell Chambers to paint a mural on the outside of their Stage Stop Trading Post in Camp Verde. “The purpose behind the mural was a love for the historic Main Street of Camp Verde,” said Rick, “something that visitors and locals can stop and view and think of days gone by.” Titled “Onward! Ho,” Valdez says the mural … [Read more...] about Muralist Claudio Valdez Revives Camp Verde History at Stage Stop Trading Post
Claudio Valdez
Bringing History to Life
An iconic and heart-wrenching photograph by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal entitled “Raising the Flag over Iwo Jima,” circa 1945, has been recreated as a mural on the east wall of the American Legion #25 in Cottonwood by famed Sedona artist and muralist Claudio Valdez. The portrayal is so realistic and lifelike that a local veteran told Valdez, “The only thing missing is the smell.” “It was a powerful experience painting this mural,” said Valdez. “Not only because I am an … [Read more...] about Bringing History to Life
