Behind the design

LISD has its own team of people from the communications department working on the mural. Lee Ann Brandy is in charge of the graphic design.

“During my research I learned that the town of Flower Mound was Mr. Marcus’ vision,” Bandy said. “That’s why he is the prominent and first figure in the design. I am amazed at how he could look at acres upon acres of vast ranch land and see a thriving suburban community of the future.”

The 40th anniversary mural will be designed digitally, mainly using Photoshop. Bandy broke down the process into three steps — brainstorming, design and application.

“The artwork needed to fit in with its surroundings, but also celebrate the past,” Bandy said. “Not an easy combination.”

After brainstorming, Bandy began to electronically restore old images of Sigler and Marcus. She also found old maps to represent how barren Flower Mound was. The entire time she was working from a computer at home during quarantine for COVID-19.

Bandy decided to include symbols such as cows, flowers and airplanes in the design of the mural.

“They’re Texas themes, but back then, there were more cows and bluebonnets here than students,” Bandy said. “The stick pin indicates that Marcus literally put Flower Mound on the map.”

To create the mural, a large format printer will print the background design onto a sheet of vinyl, which is similar to latex paint. It will then be heat-pressed onto the wall, making it look as if it had been painted. When that cures, secondary objects such as the school logo and blue prints will be installed. The last piece, a stainless steel band with 1982 on it, will then be added.