Usually when I invoke Doug the Baker I’m hungry and in need of a sun bun or a blueberry muffin or a fresh-from-the-oven loaf of country french bread. Today, I have different motives.

Those of you who have been to Evergrain over the past few weeks may have seen a mural in progress. Those of you who stroll the corner of Queen and High late at night may have even seen the artist at work. The artist in question is none other than Tilghman (Tilly) Pelczar, our extraordinary intern (and artist in her own right).

I am pleased to tell you that, as of late last night, the mural is complete. When you walk through the door, here is what you’ll see.

A slightly closer look at the left-hand side:

And the right:

Yes, the mural is done, and I think it looks great.

“Wow, just in time for First Friday!” you say. “It must be a coincidence.”

Perhaps, but perhaps not. What I can tell you is that Tilly will be on hand at Evergrain this evening to stand proudly by her mural and answer any questions you might have about it. I plan on stopping by to ask the following question, “Wow, Tilly, how did you paint such a great mural?”

I can’t wait to hear what she says.