In celebration of Chown Hardware’s 140th birthday in 2019, Color Outside the Lines collaborated with artist David Rice to create a mural for the Chown Hardware building in Northwest Portland. David worked closely with the Chown family to create the imagery in honor of Eleanor Chown and her late husband. The doves depicted in the mural commemorate a pair of ornamental birds that belonged to the couple, and the vibrant red anthuriums are Eleanor’s favorite flowers. A select group of local foster and at-risk youth assisted David in painting the mural, providing the youth with a positive, creative experience and the chance to leave their artistic mark on the city. Completed during the Covid-19 pandemic, the mural serves as a colorful reminder to stay hopeful during trying times.