KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A familiar face appeared at the University of Tennessee this week... one Vols may not instantly recognize on the street, but one they would likely know the moment they saw her artwork.
During her time at UT, VFL artist Payton Miller made her mark on Rocky Top with temporary works of art featured regularly on 'The Rock.'
From etching visages of Smokey, to honoring Pat Summitt, to celebrating some of the football team's 'Cardiac Vols' wins -- Payton became 'The Rock's' unofficial artist during her time studying at UT.
The biochemistry major graduated in 2017 and went on to medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, but she came out of 'retirement' this week to give Vol Baseball a longer-lasting gifts at Lindsey Nelson Stadium: Two murals, including one of good ol' Smokey.
UT Martin's Chancellor Keith Carver managed to catch up with the VFL Tuesday as she finished up the Smokey mural.
The murals left many fans impressed as always, and some a little envious that they couldn't book Payton to paint one in their 'Vol Caves.' In any case, the murals look awesome!