Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Birmingham artist Java Lewis spreads cheer with holiday window paintings [Photos]
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Over the past month, local artist Java Lewis—also known as Mr. Painterman—has been busy decorating the windows and doors of businesses throughout the Birmingham area with cheerful holiday paintings. Keep reading to learn more about Java Lewis and where you can find his window paintings in The Magic City!
About Java Lewis, “Mr. Painterman”
Born and raised in the Birmingham area, Java discovered painting as his passion in high school. After spending time in different big cities across the country, Java moved back to The Magic City in the early 2000’s and eventually published a book of his works entitled Mr. Painterman.
During the holiday season, Java helps bring joy to the city by painting colorful renditions of familiar holiday scenes & characters on the windows and doors of establishments throughout the city.
Where to find all 16 of Java Lewis’ holiday murals in Birmingham
Java Lewis’ holiday paintings are spread throughout some of Birmingham’s most popular restaurants, retail spaces and more. We’ve listed out the addresses of all 16 paintings below:
- Fashions Etc. Hair Salon — 1308 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Mercantile on Morris — 2212 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
- University Tacos and Burritos — 2009 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Smith’s Variety — 45 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
- Laborer’s Local Union — 1229 22nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
- Alabama Peanut Company — 2016 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
- El Barrio — 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Ruth’s Place — 2404 Derby Way, Irondale, AL 35210
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- Flowers Baking Co. — 900 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- John’s City Diner — 112 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Dog Days of Birmingham — 112 18th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Good Year Shoe Hospital — 2016 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Robert Hill Custom Tailors — 2205 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Ruth’s Cafe — 4012 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35207
- Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community — 3090 Healthy Way, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
- Adam’s Eye Care — 1712 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
BONUS: Click these links to see Java Lewis’ holiday paintings in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Which of Java Lewis’ murals have you spotted in Birmingham? Take a pic and tag us @bhamnow to let us know!
