What is PAR?
PAR, or Primed-And-Ready, transforms retired wind turbine blades into functional art canvases, empowering communities to enhance their public spaces with unique, sustainable masterpieces
On-Site PAR
Choose between our talented Canvus Artists creating unique masterpieces for your community or sending your own artists to our Avon, Ohio Design Studio, where we'll provide all the necessary paint and materials. Once complete, we'll handle shipping the finished art pieces back to you, ready to inspire your public spaces.
Off-Site PAR
Create a unique and memorable experience for your community by hosting your own PAR event. We’ll ship our Primed-And-Ready products for your local community members to create masterpieces, making a lasting impact on your public spaces. Our dedicated PAR team is here to offer expert advice and unwavering support, guiding you every step of the way to guarantee a seamless and unforgettable event experience.
Testimonials
I loved painting with other artists simultaneously and seeing their process. I really enjoyed the comradery we had that day.
— Chad Fedorovich
It inspired me to think more about repurposed materials or how to repurpose some of the items I may consider having served their initial purpose.
— Davon Brantley
The blade was a nice surface to work on... smooth and stable!
— Debra Sue Solecki
I’ve painted all kinds of random things over the years, but it’s def something different. I get asked, “What’s the weirdest thing you painted?” And this is definitely up there.
— Garrett Weider
Fun but challenging! The blades may not look curved in a photograph but, in reality they have this slight wave to them making your painting a round structure. Everything you would do for a normal wall mural has to change to make the piece relate the way you want it to. It was a fun problem to solve and to see the piece truly flow as one range.
— Caitlen Cameron
It was a great surface for painting. Very smooth and held the paint well.
— Mike Sobeck
It was a perfect canvas! I want to paint on more smooth surfaces like a wind turbine in the future. It was fun to paint a functional object with different sides and angles.
— Tessa LeBaron
PAR Themes
PAR Themes are curated categories that provide inspiration and direction for creating your next PAR masterpiece, helping to spark creativity and guide your artistic vision.
Landscape
Depictions of natural scenery, such as mountains, forests, oceans, or countryside.
Portrait
Paintings of people, either as individuals or in groups, capturing their likeness, personality, or emotions.
Still Life
Arrangements of inanimate objects, such as flowers, fruits, vegetables, or everyday items.
Abstract / Geometric
Non-representational art that focuses on colors, shapes, forms, and textures rather than depicting recognizable subjects.
Cityscape
Urban scenes featuring buildings, streets, bridges, or skylines of cities and towns.
Historical
Paintings that depict events, people, or scenes from the past, often based on historical accounts or imagination.
Surreal
Dreamlike or fantastical scenes that combine elements in unexpected or irrational ways, often with a psychological or symbolic meaning.
Wildlife
Paintings featuring animals in their natural habitats or in more stylized or symbolic representations.
Maritime
Artworks that focus on the sea, ships, boats, harbors, or coastal scenes.
Botanical
Detailed and scientifically accurate depictions of plants, flowers, and trees, often used for illustration or decoration purposes.
Environment
Paintings that raise awareness about environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution, or conservation.
Cultural Diversity
Artworks celebrating different cultures, traditions, and heritage from around the world.
Graffiti / Street
Paintings that incorporate elements of urban art, such as graffiti, murals, or stencils.
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