Kent Twitchell was one of the first muralists that created magnificent public art throughout the greater Los Angeles area. He began his career in the early 1970s. Twitchell’s realistic and unique style make his portrait murals readily recognizable world-wide. He has recently completed restoration work on a few of his famous murals in Los Angeles including the first mural he ever painted "Steve McQueen Monument," "Strother Martin Monument," and "The Word" at Biola University in La Mirada. Kent Twitchell co-founded the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles in 1987 and he is currently MCLA's vice-president.The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles would like to acknowledge Kent Twitchell for his seminal role in helping to make Los Angeles one of the mural capitals of the world. With his dedication, Twitchell is striving to return Los Angeles to its former mural glory. Congratulations, and thanks, Mr. Twitchell!Click on the link below to see some images of Kent's muralshttp://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.287557994604303.88987.162768383749932