Name: Ed Trask

Profession: Artist, creator of iconic Richmond murals like Miss Sidewalk and the Princess Diana mural over Club Velvet, which has been painted over, drummer for Richmond bands Avail and Corntooth, and occasional waiter at Millie's Diner.

Read about his latest show: Ed Trask recently had a one-man show at Eric Schindler Gallery. The show featured 25 of his large scale paintings of industrial buildings, interesting signs and Richmond landmarks such as the Fulton Gas Works. Read the article.

Slideshow: Check out Trask's latest paintings and listen to the artist talk about his work. Watch and listen to the slideshow. 

MEET THE PEOPLE  

 "Profiles of everyday people who help make the Richmond area a better place." 

Who are they? How do we know them? Why are their jobs or hobbies such big parts of their lives? See and hear in their own words why they like this area and what they do to make it make it better.

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