In the past couple of weeks, we’ve written about local artist Chris generous donation of his time and talent to convert a pediatric patient room in the Sherman Heart & Vascular Center with a Finding Nemo mural, and now the Northwest Herald has given the mural some attention!

From the Herald article:

Twenty-five percent of Sherman’s echocardiogram patients are pediatric, younger than age 17.

Beaulieu’s wife, Terry, began a local chapter of Mended Little Hearts, a nationwide support program for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease. Chris, a high-end Venetian plasterer and painter, took a more artistic approach.

“It’s kind of my way of giving back,” he said.

A graphic artist who became smitten with decorative painting 10 years ago through Cape Designs Ltd. in Cary, Beaulieu believes he has found his niche.

“I originally studied graphic design, but it was very impersonal and stifled my creativity. I have a tremendous amount of control this way. If someone is hiring me they are hiring me for my talents and creative ability,” he said. “And I feel I’m very good at it. … I also found there is more money in high-end interior design and decorative finishes such as mystical forest scenes in kids’ rooms.”

Stay tuned to the Sherman Health blog as the mural nears completion!