Artist: Lucas Tetrault

Project Title: Must Love Dogs 

Location: Minnetrista entrance at Wheeling Ave & Neely Ave

Project Statement: More often than not, I find that people love their dogs. My wife and I lost our beloved Doberman over 4 years ago to bone cancer – she was only 7 – and I guess this is my way of saying goodbye to her and paying tribute to the love we had for our first “baby”. It seems like everyone gets attached to their first pet – and it seems like that bond that is created, especially with a dog is a very strong one. I didn’t want to alienate the cat people out there – or any other proud pet owners, but I thought that by showing a variety of dogs would really be appealing to the eye of anyone passing by and would be something that everyone might enjoy. 

Artist Bio: An artist at heart, I grew up always drawing and painting. After high school, I went to Purdue University and learned how to apply those skills towards computer graphics and design. Upon earning my degree, I’ve since been employed at a few agencies as a Flash Developer/Graphic Designer, Assistant Art Director, and Art Director. I am now the Creative Director for Whitinger Strategic Services. I am also a paid writer for the websites Unrealitymag.com and Moviepilot.com. More often than I probably realize, I get asked, “Lucas you handsome devil, what is it that you do on a day-to-day basis…?” Well, I’d say that I am involved in creatively strategizing, designing, and maintaining a company’s brand. This might include such things as websites, brochures, direct mailing pieces, ui/ux mock-ups, app design, logos, posters, photo manipulation and digital/traditional illustration work.