Element 12 of 12
H&D Avocado Glyph
Painter reference · H&D mural · Toms River back-counter wall
Reference Image
Size on the Wall
Width
12"
1.00 ft · 5.2% of wall
Height
12"
1.00 ft · 38.7% of wall
| Spec | Value |
|---|
| Starts at (from left edge of wall) | 128" |
| Ends at | 140" |
| Center point (from left) | 134.0" |
| Wall total width | 231" (19' 3") |
| Wall total height | 31" (2' 7") |
Element position shown on the full wall (green block):
Colors Used
Forest Green
#2D6A4F
SW: SW 6193 Privilege Green
BM: HC-130 Cushing Green
Cream / Off-White
#F0EAD2
SW: SW 7551 Greek Villa
BM: OC-119 White Dove
Avocado Flesh
#A8C76A
SW: SW 6420 Queenly
BM: 2147-30 Buckhorn
Technique: logo / careful illustration · Estimated time: 2 hrs · Paint: interior acrylic-latex (typography) + Liquitex BASICS artist acrylic (illustration)
Painting Instructions
- This sits IN PLACE of the "&" in the "Healthy & Delicious" wordmark. Center it where the & would naturally fall (~ at the 134" mark).
- Pencil an avocado shape, ~12" tall × 10" wide. This one is more stylized than the realistic avocado on page 10 — cleaner shapes, less painterly.
- Outer skin: FOREST GREEN with a clean edge.
- Inner flesh: AVOCADO FLESH (#A8C76A), two coats for solid color.
- The pit (center area) is a smooth oval in CREAM (#F0EAD2). This is where the "H&D" lettering goes.
- Inside the pit, paint "H&D" in FOREST GREEN — small block letters, all caps. Tiny but legible. Center the lettering inside the pit oval.
★ Pro tip for this element
This is the most-recognized brand element. If proportions feel off, paint over and redo — don't live with a wonky one. The "H&D" inside MUST be readable from across the room.
Common Acrylic Rules
| Rule | Detail |
|---|
| Surface prep | Lightly scuff with 220-grit, wipe clean, prime any bare spots with cream base if wood is too dark |
| Layers | TWO thin coats > one thick coat — every time |
| Dry time between coats | 15-20 min minimum (acrylic feels dry sooner but isn't) |
| Brush care | Rinse in water between colors, blot on rag. Never let paint dry in brush. |
| Mistakes | Wait 24 hrs, paint over with cream base, dry, redo |
| Final seal (whole mural, day 5) | Matte acrylic clear topcoat — protects from grease + cleaning |
