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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Check Out This "Sexy Davy Crockett" Mural on San Antonio's Westside

Posted By Sarah Martinez on Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 12:18 PM

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Instagram / matt_tumlinson

If you've ever wondered what a sexy version of Davy Crockett would look like, wonder no longer. One San Antonio artist dedicated a mural to the Texas hero – but with a twist.

Artist Matt Tumlinson shared progress of his mural on Instagram, first giving a sketch preview late last month. He told the San Antonio Express-News that the inspiration for the mural came from paying tribute to the Texas Revolution. He said he's a descendent of George Tumlinson, one of the men who came from Gonzales to help defeat Santa Ana.

Sketch for a new mural, just in time for Texas Independence Day! Coming soon to a wall near you!...(if you live in the greater San Antonio area) #texasmurals #sexydavycrockett #rememberthealamo #texasartist @sanantoniomag @sanantonio_300 @sanantoniolovelist @sacurrent @maxthewoodward @visitsanantonio

A post shared by Matt Tumlinson (@matt_tumlinson) on Feb 27, 2018 at 2:41pm PST

Tumlinson was sure to share a video of early stages of his work.

Aand we’re off! The weather is too nice to stay in the studio. #davitacrockett #sa300 #springhassprung #rememberthealamo #texasartist #sanantonio #sanantonioart #sanantoniomurals #texasstreetart @maxthewoodward @montanacans @sanantonio_300

A post shared by Matt Tumlinson (@matt_tumlinson) on Mar 2, 2018 at 5:00pm PST

He shared the finished product last week, tying into International Women's Day.

Happy #internationalwomensday to all the amazing, strong women I’ve been lucky enough to know! #texaswomen #rememberthealamo #sanantonio #sanantoniomurals #texasmurals #matttumlinson #davidacrockett @sacurrent @sanantoniomag

A post shared by Matt Tumlinson (@matt_tumlinson) on Mar 8, 2018 at 7:41pm PST

Tumlinson also shared a picture of himself underneath the mural – which you can see is even more eye-catching with the vibrant colors.

The first mural and sunburn of 2018 is in the books! Thanks @juan_mission for the stellar pics, @maxthewoodward for the wall and beer breaks, and all the women who’ve unknowingly helped me get that “I’m gonna kill you! face” juuust right. #dontmesswithtexaswomen #davidacrockett #laststandatthealamo #sanantonio #sanantoniomurals #texasmurals #tumlinsonart @ksatnews @montanacans_usa @powwowworldwide @visitsanantonio

A post shared by Matt Tumlinson (@matt_tumlinson) on Mar 12, 2018 at 5:09pm PDT

If you'd like to take your own snap with the mural, head on over to Woodward Lumber and Hostel located at 823 Fredericksburg Road.

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Tags: Davy Crockett, San Antonio, Battle of the Alamo, Texas, Matt Tumlinson, Instagram, Image

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