Diamonds! The Best Way to “Rock ‘n Roll “

Diamonds! The Best Way to “Rock ‘n Roll “

Super fun project – custom painting a ukulele. This was definitely a first. The request was to include diamonds in whatever design I came up with. Dave Fulkerson, locally known as Diamond Dave of Diamond Dave’s Jewelry, is an avid music fan and musician. You can catch him performing at Fish Tales in Cape Coral, Florida. And soon… with his custom painted ukulele… 

Catch Dave at Fish Tales on weekends  in Cape Coral ( 1229 SE 47th Terr Cape Coral, FL)

I don't play instruments... I paint them !

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An Island Entry for an Island Home

 

An Island Entry for an Island Home

 Sanibel and Captiva Islands are one of the most gorgeous spots here in SW Florida. These coveted islands are private getaways for the who’s who, worldwide vacationers, honeymooners, and for some locals blessed enough to own a slice of paradise. Along with the perks of island life comes the reality of island maintenance. Sun, sand, and surf are the reasons to flock to the island and also the reasons for the needed maintenance.

A customer’s recently acquired island home had been left to neglect. The home features a delightful courtyard entry way. The late afternoon sun beams down on the entryway doors. Over time, the original paint was faded and lifting due to improper surface prep. After a day of sanding and priming, the double entry doors were ready for their new island look. Taking cues from another popular Florida island set, Key West, the doors are now painted a royal blue and bronze that appears to be weathered- but weathered well.

On the front of the home, the stucco features reliefs around 2 window sets. The reliefs are molded to appear as window shutters with a sunburst on top. Previously painted in the same colors as the rest of the exterior walls, this custom feature was lost. They have now been painted in the same fashion as the courtyard doors and give the house a fun cheerful island look:

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A Pelican Island Retreat

A Pelican Island Retreat

One of the most delightful and (in my opinion goofy-looking) creatures here in SW Florida are our pelicans. These people friendly birds live year-round on the bridge between mainland Fort Myers and Sanibel. Of course, there are plenty all through out SW Florida. But on the bridges where people are fishing seems to be their favorite hang-out. Can you blame them? After all, in their eyes, they see people as their personal chefs who daily bring them some tasty morsel. And watching them fly parallel alongside my car as I drive over the bridge always gives me the giggles. Pelicans are often requested in the custom murals. Sometimes as just a little touch flying in the distance. Other times, they are front and center. Here’s a fun mural recently painted onto the exterior entrance of a home:

This home owner adores pelicans. Florida is their second home and their favorite retreat:

Here's a close up view of the adorable duo that greets their guest:

The exterior entrance wall had an interesting angle to it. The mural wraps both sections. A third pelican, this one in flight, points the way to the entrance door:

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