Clint Robinson

wants the students at S.L. Lewis Elementary School to look at art as something

you live with every day.

Robinson, an

art teacher at the school, started an enormous mural project last spring

to show students how functional art can be in everyday life.

So far, two

of Robinson's murals are at the front of the school and he is in the process

of painting all the walls in the media center with colorful murals.

Robinson lives

in Peachtree City and started the project last spring after starting work

at the school.

"It's

just wonderful. The kids love it and have helped him," said media

clerk Sandra Harris.

The theme

is Book City, with authentic street signs like Reading Road and Storytime

Street.

Robinson also

has painted the walls with book covers and familiar Atlanta landmarks

such as the Georgia Dome and the Hyatt Hotel downtown.

After the project

is completed, the school will host an art show to celebrate exceptional

students during Exceptional Children's Week in April 2002.

Harris said

the program is helping children enjoy art, and realize how much work goes

into a project.