Tinker & Trade Mural in Philadelphia, PA
Mural Design
Illustration
Clients: Tinker & Trade, The Broken Spine
When Cassie, the owner of Tinker & Trade in Philadelphia, approached me with the question, “Can we have a mural for a new romance bookstore—but make it Philly?” I knew this project was going to be something special. Over two days, I brought this vision to life inside The Broken Spine, a romance bookstore housed within the artisan marketplace. The mural reimagines classic romance book tropes through a distinctly Philly lens, featuring icons like Benjamin Franklin, the Liberty Bell, Jason Kelce, The Flyers’ Gritty, and Saquon Barkley. The design, arranged in a stamp-inspired layout, pays homage to Tinker & Trade’s hand-painted logo mark, tying the entire piece together with a unique, handcrafted feel.
Check out the process of painting this romance book inspired mural over two full days at Tinker & Trade in Philadelphia.
Enjoy this mural in person while reading a great book at:
Tinker & Trade, 915 N 28th St Suite 1C, Philadelphia, PA 19130
The Process of Tinkering
on This Mural
A New Favorite Photo Spot
This book themed mural is bringing all the vibes—and the photo ops! From Instagram stories, Tik Tok videos and stunning post in feeds, visitors can’t get enough of this backdrop. Come see it in person, snap your shot, and join the trend that everyone’s loving!