Swan Studios Mural and Faux Finish Adventures: June 2018

Sunday, June 24, 2018

We Love Kitchens !

We Love Kitchens!

Ah the kitchen! The heart of the home. Just about everything centers around the kitchen from fabulous yummy treats, family conversations, gathering place for friends, and of course the endless amounts of dishes to be washed. As a faux artist I’m often asked to change the plain Jane white finish on the kitchen cabinets to something more suiting to the customer’s home. With proper paints and techniques, almost any cabinet can be recreated into a finish you’ll love to spend time around.

This kitchen, formerly bright stark white laminate, are now warm and inviting with character just like their home owner. The base is a creamy tone with medium brown glazing and brushed bronze finished hardware completes the new look:

Lets' step back and look at the whole kitchen:

We have the best customers! Time for a selfie:

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Sunday, June 17, 2018

Happy Father's Day !

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Sunday, June 10, 2018

It looks Just Like Wall Paper!

It Looks Just Like Wall Paper!

“It looks just like wall paper!” As a faux artist I love hearing that comment. It was said by both the customer and wall paper remover. I recently spent quite a bit of time in our beautiful SW Florida city of Naples. The client’s condo was fabulously positioned at one of the most coveted locations. Outside the glass sliding doors all you can see is gorgeous sky and breath-taking views of the Gulf of Mexico. Inside was a different story. The walls inside were covered with silk string wallcovering installed about 20 years ago. Of course, by now sections had faded, some sections had darkened, and there was dust accumulation. Hurricane Irma added water damage to the mix. Once the water damage was remedied, the owners were ready to have the whole place stripped and painted. They loved the look of the silk string but didn’t want to bother with the hassle and headaches wall covering can bring when you practically live in water. But they wanted the same look as their wall covering. The couple is in their mid- 90’s so they felt comfortable keeping things the way they feel most at home. The faux finish result gives the look they love with added benefit of easier care. And even their wall-paper remover was stunned and declared ‘Oh my God, it looks just like their wall covering” !

Here's a tour of the condo:

Another faux painting that mimics wall covering- in this case, the stereo covers are painted to blend in with the client’s wall-covering:

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Pop art by Swan Studios Inc

Sunday, June 3, 2018

Popped Art

“Popped- Art “

What would you call a custom Popcorn Mural done in Pop Art fashion? “Popped Art “, of course! The formerly boring brown exterior that kept the shop hidden now POPS with color!

Here's a side by side comparison:

For anyone who has ever painted outside in SW Florida, you know the challenges. Heavy stucco walls, heat index that is not for the faint of heart, afternoon showers ( they may be short spanned, but for a few minutes it will rain in Biblical proportions), and then as if that isn't enough we have astronomical humidity. The weatherman "says" 59 % humidity. After spending more than 5 seconds outside you realize that he was speaking in millions ! Having products that can withstand our glorious SW Florida outdoors is a must. I was impressed and deeply appreciative of Shurtape's Stucco tape: