I’m really glad I chose Gannon’s as my subject for this poster. I went there all the time as a kid to get ice cream on hot summer nights. Sitting outside surrounded by community and staring up at a late sunset, that’s what I thought of when reading the poem.

The goal was for my poster to be fun, vibrant, and full of life, so I used bright pinks and yellows, along with multiple textures so the whole piece feels active. I got to experiment a lot with new digital painting techniques for this, and it was a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to making similar art in the future and using it to engage more with my community.