Mural Painting Appraisal

Hot Air Balloon and Rainbow Mural (Under Blacklight)

This appears to be a mural or painting, likely painted directly onto a wall or a large canvas, designed to be viewed under blacklight or UV illumination. The dominant colors in visible light would likely be different, but under blacklight, the piece exhibits striking fluorescent hues. The central motif is a large, vibrant blue hot air balloon, detailed with fluorescent red, orange, yellow, and green stripes on its upper portion, suggesting the vibrant colors typical of a hot air balloon's canopy. The balloon's basket or gondola is depicted in a darker, less luminous hue, possibly dark gray or black in regular light, but appearing as a shadow under blacklight. To the left and curving across the top, a large rainbow arch is visible, created with fluorescent green, blue, and red stripes. The background is a deep, dark blue, mimicking a night sky or outer space, dotted with numerous small, glowing 'stars' and larger, star-shaped elements, primarily in luminous blues and greens. In the upper right quadrant, a circular form, possibly a planet or moon, is depicted with a textured, luminous green surface. The painting technique appears to be somewhat stylized and possibly naive or folk art influenced, with broad brushstrokes and clear, defined areas of color. The overall condition appears good, with no discernible damage or significant wear under the blacklight view, emphasizing the inherent glow of the fluorescent pigments. The quality of craftsmanship seems competent, especially in the application of blacklight-reactive paints which are known for their distinct visual impact.