Sunday, June 1, 2025

Happy International Dinosaur Day!

Happy International Dinosaur Day!

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Poolside in Costa Rica

Poolside in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is nestled between Nicaragua and Panama with coastlines of both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.  Costa Rica is known as the world’s largest coffee producer and for its stunning natural wonders- like the volcanoes.

I had the pleasure of painting one of the glorious volcanoes in Costa Rica and giving the scene a very personalized twist. The homeowner had enjoyed a lovely vacation down in Costa Rica and wanted a tropical pool with a view of a volcano. The personalized twist was adding in some of the beloved cats and dogs into the scene.

 The scene is painted on the upper wall in the dining room: 




Here’s a close-up view of the pets:








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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Soul Lifting Beach

Soul Lifting Beach

In Southwest Florida, beach scenes are the most frequently requested type of mural.  I’ve had the pleasure of painting them inside and outside. Some of the scenes have been tranquil and serene, often just a gentle blue sky over gentle waters or a sunset over a deep teal ocean. Some have been bursting with color and energy. Quite often there will be a request to do something to personalize the scene. Those requests have ranged from the owners’ pets being in the mural, their grandchildren in the mural, a specific number of shells and birds to represent family members, signs on the beach with the number of miles to their other homes, and in the case of a commercial mural their logo turned into a palm tree. This week I had a first though. A large ship’s helm with scripture verses around it as it centers over a beach. It was absolutely delightful to paint such a meaningful mural for the homeowners. Spending time viewing this beach will lift their spirits and lift their soul.

A lighthouse is on the island in the background to represent Jesus.


A close-up view of the helm:


Here are a few other personalized beach scenes: 

Grandkids stand next to their images on this personalized beach scene:


A boy and girl hold hands walking along  sunset beach representing the homeowners:


The palm tree in this beach scene has signs posted on it of the homeowner's other favorite places:




                The company logo sits atop the tree trunks in this colorful commercial beach scene:


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Friday, May 16, 2025

National Law Enforcement Week

National Law Enforcement Week

In honor of National Law Enforcement Week: Excerpts from murals and artwork honoring those that serve.


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Sunday, May 11, 2025