Little Fox | Friedman Alley

May 2026 | Waukesha, Wisconsin

Painted in May 2026, Little Fox is a roughly 25-by-25-foot large-scale public mural created for Friedman Alley in Downtown Waukesha, Wisconsin. Commissioned by the City of Waukesha as part of the multi-year Friedman Alley – Activating the Alley placemaking initiative, the mural helps transform the corridor into a walkable open-air art gallery connecting the popular Riverwalk to Main Street downtown.

Crouching above a second-story awning and peeking directly onto Main Street in Downtown Waukesha, Little Fox acts as both a landmark and invitation — drawing visitors deeper into the alley through bold color, playful movement, and layered visual storytelling. Fox footprints trail from the Riverwalk, across the street, and throughout the alley itself, guiding visitors directly toward the mural while encouraging exploration and interaction with surrounding businesses and public art. Visible both day and night, the mural was designed to create moments of delight, curiosity, and discovery for visitors of all ages.

Created in Terrible Tews’ signature pattern-rich style, the mural features a curious fox surrounded by vibrant textures and river-inspired blues balanced with warm oranges and reds. The fox was chosen not only for its connection to Waukesha and the nearby Fox River, but for what it symbolizes within the project itself: adaptability, renewal, intuition, and resilience. For Terrible Tews, animals act as emotional guides or totems within each mural, helping shape the personality and story of a space.

At its heart, Little Fox celebrates creativity, community, and the power of imaginative public spaces — transforming Friedman Alley from a simple pass-through corridor into a destination people seek out, photograph, remember, and return to.