Artist Jim Saltz looks over his original sketch for the music themed mural at the rear of 18 North State St.

Artist Jim Saltz looks over his original sketch for the music themed mural at the rear of 18 North State St.

Artist Jim Salts checks his original drawing as a reference as he paints outlines for the musical instruments and entrance he will paint on the mural at the rear of 18 North State Street. The mural will mark the entrance to Uptown Music where Uptown Strings former musicians will continue to give lessons. The front of the former stringed instrument shop will be the home for Pure Roots Boutique which is moving from West College.

Artist Jim Saltz checks his strokes for the music themed mural at the rear of 18 North State St.

Artist Jim Saltz checks his strokes for the music themed mural at the rear of 18 North State St.

Artist Jim Saltz looks over the spray painted outlines he created on the first day painting the music themed mural at the rear of 18 North State St.

Artist Jim Saltz looks over the spray painted outlines he created on the first day painting the music themed mural at the rear of 18 North State St.

Artist Jim Saltz spray paints outlines for the music themed mural at the rear of 18 North State St.

Artist Jim Saltz spray paints outlines for the music themed mural at the rear of 18 North State St.