Mural Painting: What’s In A Name?

Mural Painting: What’s In A Name?

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."

Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2)

Juliet’s lament declares that it is more important who we are on the inside than what we call ourselves to the outside world. While true, names are important to us. A name can stretch through generations. I love that I’m named after both my grandmothers, two women who mean the world to me.  But most people know me only by my nickname, a nickname chosen by my mom.  A name can be changed to better describe a person, their moment in history, or marital status. Whatever the reason behind their name, people love to have their belongings marked with it. The same goes for their personalized space. Here’s a look at some personalized spaces I’ve painted for private homes, schools , and restaurants:

It’s always “ Miller” time in this Fort Myers Home:

A homeowner’s boat combines his and her names and is painted into a beach scene mural for their bedroom:

Children’s rooms are a delightful space to personlaize:

One of several murals painted down the hallways at East Lee County High School to show school pride:

These home owners requested the name of their air-park home to be banner-ed in their mural:

Of course, restaurants always proudly display their branding:

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Mural Painting: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Mural Painting: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Ah blessed sleep, delightful dreamland, the moment and place we finally give our bodies and minds the time it needs to recuperate from the hustle and bustle of the day. We spend a third of our day sleeping. Which means we spend a third of our life sleeping! Yes, it is that important to make sure we renew our energy. So it’s no wonder home owners want to insure their bedroom is a fabulous space to in which to retreat.  Here’s a look at some wondrous murals I’ve created for slumber-world:

This enchanting bunk-bed was created for a life-size child’s play/stay at grandma’s room. The motifs were derived from the MacKenzie-Childs china dining set used in its kitchen http://www.mackenzie-childs.com/:

Painted as part of a full room wrap-a-round mural, this Octopus submarine bed takes center stage:

Tropical scenes insure these headboard walls set a tone to “Get-Away From It All”:

Creativity is boundless when you get to paint over a baby’s crib:

Bamboo poles and tropical plants over a teen’s bed add extra dimension to this jungle wrap-around-room mural:

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Mural Painting: Prayers for Paris

Mural Painting: Prayers for Paris

This Sunday morning as we say our prayers, Paris is foremost on our minds. Paris, the beautiful “City of Lights” fell under attack two days ago. I first saw Paris as a small child. Living in Germany, where my father was stationed for the U.S. Air Force, my parents made sure we traveled and saw as much of Europe as possible. Although just a young girl, I can still recall that the city of Paris was alive and vibrant. Her views were simply breathtaking. And, of course, her food is totally superb.

With my parents and little sister, on top of the Eiffel Tower, 1971 :

Today’s art blog is dedicated to Paris. Our prayers and thoughts and love go out to her citizens, our friends-allies-and cousins in freedom.

Mural of a French bistro painted for a breakfast dining room:

Painted for a teenager's headboard wall:

My children were used as my models for a Geography Book on the chapter covering the continent of Europe: 

With love to Paris, 

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Faux Painting: House of Sand and Sea

Faux Painting: House of Sand and Sea

Southwest Florida is amazing! A true paradise! Some of us are lucky enough to live here all year long, but we welcome visitors. In fact, tourism is one of the biggest industries in SW Florida. If you haven’t visited here yet, grab your swimsuit and sunscreen and head on down to the southern sunny side of the U.S. For guide to our tropical oasis visit: http://www.southwestfloridatravelguide.com/florida-beaches

Our sunny Gulf Coast was the inspiration for this SW Florida home. Starting at the entry way, the tone of the home is set with gentle blues and greens faux painted onto the dual level tray ceiling:

 As you enter into the entry side room the entry ceiling colors continue onto the tray ceiling and are blended in with a soft metallic sand beige:

This rooms walls are complimented with a tone on tone faux wash picked up from the rooms matting around tropical art work:

The living room tray ceiling is faux painted in beachy sand tones:

The guest room focal wall is painted in underwater tones allowing the art work to pop:

The master bedroom is a relaxing retreat with the headboard wall painted in Sherwin Williams “Underseas” and the ceiling tray faux painted in deep metallic water tones:

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Faux Finishing: Play with Passion

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