"THE RAINBOW BREEZE"
Sponsor: R.C. Shaheen Paint &
Decorating Centers
Artist: Mark Carter
Location: R.C. Shaheen Paint & Decorating Centers
2168 Hudson Avenue across from Titus Mall
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A strong leader in community service, R.C. Shaheen has been
painting the town of Irondequoit (and Rochester) for over 50 years. As a Board Member of the Irondequoit Chamber of
Commerce and Rotary Clubs, our company saw the lighthouse theme as a proven vehicle for
attracting county residents and Spirit of Ontario Fast Ferry Tourists to patronize
Irondequoit Businesses.
Created by artist Mark Carter, known for his sculptures, fine
art, faux finishing, special effects and elaborate murals, “The Rainbow Breeze”
is a colorful representation of the Irondequoit area.
Beginning with a metallic bronze wrapped beacon and intense yellow-gold
headlight, the field of this lighthouse descends to introduce a hazy cloud-laden day over
Lake Ontario. Its upper tower illustrates
three unmistakable Irondequoit landmarks – and the rainbow continues in the lower
scenes with an exciting ribbon of color erupting from a “magical” bucket of
paint. It streaks across Lake Ontario, hot
air balloons, sailboats and Rochester’s newest grand venture – the Spirit of
Ontario Fast Ferry.
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"WHIRL AROUND IRONDEQUOIT"