Rough Edge Collective
Rough Edge Collective
mjlindoart@gmail.com
www.themural-project.org
Joshua Lawyer
MJ Lindo-Lawyer
707-508-8254
1
www.joshualawyer.com
www.mjlindoart.com
Letter of Interest
We are Rough Edge Collective : Maria-Jose (MJ) Lindo-Lawyer and Joshua Lawyer. Both of us being the art kid in school,
we were obsessed with creating. Being children of immigrant parents who didn’t know the next steps to take, led us to
becoming self-taught artists. We know first hand how impactful public art can be, I ( MJ ) was forced to move frequently
due to the civil war in Nicaragua, my family relocated to Toronto Canada and it was there that I was captivated by the
mural work while riding the subway as a child. Meanwhile 2600 miles away, in East Palo Alto, Joshua was growing up in a
strong Tongan culture, beautiful and rich in tradition. Although the Tongan culture had so much art intertwined in the
traditions passed on from generation to generation, the concept of being an artist as a profession was an idea that was
hard to grasp for his family. Through the 90’s bay area graffiti/street art scene and seeing artists transform the public
space is where he would find his life’s passion. We met in 2010 in a small art gallery in the Mission district of San
Francisco, fell in love and the rest is history. For the next 10 years we would be showing in galleries across the country
and have work featured in publications like Juxtapoz, American Art Collector, and exhibited work at the De Young
Museum. In 2019, we installed our first mural and fell in love with the process and have focused on murals ever since.
Rough Edge Collective specializes in outdoor, and indoor murals with a focus on traditional techniques while using
materials that allows for longevity, weather and uv resistance, and pigment retention. We achieve this by using high
quality acrylic latex paint that is guaranteed for long term exposure in an outdoor environment (Nova Paint & Sherwin
willaims) , and using a hand brushed mural style. We’ve have proven our artistic merit through our aesthetic quality,
including content, craftsmanship, uniqueness and relevance to its environment.
Throughout our career we have adapted to each job we were given, such as working with Caltrans to paint a 7000
square foot mural, and all the stipulations that come with working alongside a California state agency like Caltrans. We
have also worked alongside several city municipalities, collegiate bodies, community organizations, local businesses, and
private clients. Throughout these jobs, no matter the size, we work tirelessly to create a unique design that not only
meets the vision of our client but exceeds them. We have never gone over budget and we have always hit our deadlines
for installation. In addition to hitting our marks, we also highly prioritize safety. Our team has over 14 years of OSHA
safety training, fall protection training, license to operate machinery such as scissor lifts and boom lifts. Our team has
also been on emergency response teams, and understand the risks that come with installing murals and public art.
Our team would be excited to have the opportunity to design a mural for Silverrock Park. We work collaboratively on
every piece, blending our skills, insights, and experiences. From initial concept sketches to the creation of props and
photographing models, we ensure that every step of the process is thoughtfully executed. We take pride in sourcing or
crafting our own props and working together in every photoshoot, as it allows us to create a cohesive vision that truly
embodies our collective effort. From the photoshoot, we use those images as reference to develop our final designs all
designed by hand on a tablet. Our designs are 100% our own and human every step of the way. Thank you for your
consideration,
Warmly,
Rough Edge Collective
mjlindoart@gmail.com
www.themural-project.org
Joshua Lawyer
MJ Lindo-Lawyer
707-508-8254
2
www.joshualawyer.com
www.mjlindoart.com
-MJ & Joshua
Rough Edge Collective
MJ Lindo-Lawyer
Joshua Lawyer
www.roughedgecollective.com
Proposed Budget
Silverrock Park Mural- La Quinta, California
Item Unit Quantity Rate Subtotal Description
Design Lump Sum ---($5,500.00) Conceptualization and design
Materials and Supplies Lump Sum ---Paints, brushes, sealants, masking, etc.
Equipment Rental Day ($- ) Scaffolding and/or lifts for implementation
Prep and Installation Square Feet ($- ) Mural execution
Travel Lump Sum ---Transportation and lodging costs
Community Engagement Lump Sum ---($- ) ($- ) Materials/stipend for expanded workshops and/or mentorship
Insurance/Permits Lump Sum ---Additional insurance or permit requirements
Project Management/Administration Hourly 50 ($50.00) ($2,500.00) Coordination, reporting, documentation
Artist Fee Percentage ---10.00%($1,000.00)
Contigency Percentage ---10.00%($1,000.00) Allowance for unforeseen expenses
Total Project Costs ($10,000.00)
All costs are estimated based on the project’s current scope, timeline, and site conditions. Artist maintains active general liability insurance and adheres to all applicable permitting and
compliance requirements. Pricing may be adjusted if there are substantive changes to the scope of work, scheduling, or site conditions.
‘A Curtain Calls’ – first images of final mural image above is the digital painting 100% designed by Rough Edge
‘Chapter One’ – First image is final mural, above image is digital painting, 100% designed by Rough Edge
‘ Warming Up ‘ – First image is final mural, above image is digital painting by Rough Edge. 100% custom by Rough Edge
‘ Outlet ‘ – First image is final mural, above image is digital painting by Rough Edge. 100% custom by Rough Edge
‘ Awakening Potential ‘ - – First image is final mural, above image is digital painting by Rough Edge. 100% custom by
Rough Edge