Swan Studios Mural and Faux Finish Adventures

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Chances are you can finish this famous jingle. After all, we’ve been hearing it on T.V. since the 1960’s. Personally, being a Star Trek fan, I was thrilled to find out that the Chicken of the Sea mermaid introduced in 1952 was modeled after actress Grace Lee Whitney. Grace is better known to Star Trek Fans Yeoman Janice Rand.

Mermaids are always a popular theme down here in SW Florida. Whether its mermaid art, mermaid hair, or yes, mermaid inspired clothing. I have some friends who want to be a mermaid so much they own the mermaid fishtails worn while lounging by the pool. Plans are to have a mermaid inspired theme party to christen a recent mermaid mural I painted.

The mural is very near the poolside, so it was of utmost importance to have a quality clear coat for protection. As well as, having a clear coat with UV protection.

The mermaid below was painted for an indoor /outdoor commercial dining area:

Of course, mermaids aren't the only people underwater:

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Sunday, June 11, 2017

If You Live in a Glass House- Throw Stones!

We’ve all heard the phrase “People who live in a glass house shouldn’t throw stones”. We’ve debunked that phrase and changed it to “People who live in a glass house – SHOULD throw stones”…at the wall that is! For this week’s featured home, I did just that. The home owner is an avid glass art collector. Glass objects, statues, sculptures, and glass furniture from local to world renowned glass artists are arrayed throughout the home. Which meant the faux finishes for the walls need to be just as spectacular.

To grace the focal wall in the master bedroom, Pearl Mica Rock Paper was selected. The Mica Rock allows the light to bounce and sparkle against the wall. The glass like translucency of the Mica Rock Paper allows the base wall color to show through. A base color in rich teal was selected. It’s one of the client’s favorite colors and works perfectly with the sculpted glass accent table.

The transformation is dramatic and totally stunning:

Here's a closer look:

Mica Rock Paper comes in a variety of earthy colors in hues from ranging from pearly off-white to umber brown. Each is translucent which makes the possibilities endless when selecting the base color. Here's a few varieties I've put together:

Bronze Mica on Black

Bronze Mica on Brown

Charred Green Mica on Beige

Gold on Bronze

Gold Mica on Rust

Pearl Mica on Taupe

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For those needing even more sparkle in their lives, Swan Studios Inc now has a Glitter Art Division: Glitterazzi Boutique !!!!

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Sunday, June 4, 2017

I Saw What You Did

Remember the 1988 Chiller Thriller “I Saw What You Did”? (which is a remake of the 1965 version- side note: the 1965 version was Joan Crawford’s last appearance in an American Film). The plot of the story has two teenagers make prank calls saying, “I Saw What You Did”. One of the recipients of a prank call had committed a crime, and now pursues the callers. I recently received a call saying “I saw what you did “. Only in this case it wasn’t a prank, but a compliment. A compliment that was then backed up with a request to produce something similar. In my article “Bumping Up the Curb Appeal” http://swanstudiosinc.blogspot.com/2016/05/bumping-up-curb-appeal.html there is a series of 6 garage doors I faux finished in a rustic wood look. The condo units within the cul-de-sac have front doors upon which our glorious Southwest Florida sun and humidity have wreaked havoc. The request was to faux finish a wood look complimentary to the garage doors.

Now the front door has its own beautiful rustic wood look:

The interior was also faux painted for a consistent look:

The front door and garage door coordinate beautifully together. Although its impossible to see both at the same time. So here's a side by side :

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Sunday, May 28, 2017

We Honor Those That Gave All

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, became an official holiday in 1971. Its original date and location has been claimed by many.

“Regardless of the exact date or location of its origins, one thing is clear – Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and a desire to honor our dead. It was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle. “

http://www.usmemorialday.org/?page_id=2

Here in our Purple Heart City of Cape Coral, we are blessed with a military museum and library. The museum serves as a library of history and education to everyone. But it also serves as a location for Veterans to meet for support and camaraderie. Each Tuesday the museum hosts a luncheon for Veterans. Usually they divide themselves at tables by the war in which they served. And, yes, occasionally a veteran from World War I has visited. There are quite a few Vietnam Veterans who attend. My husband, an Australian RAN Veteran sits among them since there are few Iraqi and Afghanistan Veterans that attend the luncheon. Always sitting at the same table, a habit we can all relate to. People habitually take the same seat for dinner at home and sit on the same pew each Sunday in church. To designate, or should I saw mark, their territory a place card is located on the table. This marker also helps new visitors to know which table is which group. I was asked to “pretty up” a rather dreary looking place marker for the Vietnam table. It was an honor to do so.

My own father is a Veteran of the Vietnam War. Each day I thank God that he returned safely back to us. I'm thankful for each of these men and women that gather weekly in the spirit of brotherhood for the service and protection they gave all of us. Each of these military members are who we refer to in the beginning of the famous quote "All Gave Some...". As they gather they give comfort and support knowing how deep each sacrificed for our wonderful nation. And each week they also give honor to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, as we do this coming Monday on what we now call Memorial Day.

To remember those who gave their lives for our protection. Those who represent the latter portion of Howard William Osterkamp's ( Army C Company, 5th Regimental Combat Team Korean War 1951-1953) quote "...Some Gave All"

If you are a Veteran in the local SW Florida area and would like to learn more of the services and programs available at the SW Florida Military Museum & Library, please visit:

http://www.swfmm.org/

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Tres Chic in Teal and Tan

Downsizing your home doesn’t mean giving up style. In fact, color and style become even more important in smaller spaces. Using a well selected color palette is both titillating and comforting at the same time. Keeping a small space stark white is uninviting at best and disturbing at worst. Your home is where you shine and making your space uniquely you- empowers you. I’ll show you. Below is a carriage town-home I recently faux painted. Helping the home owner select a proper color palette and properly locating the art pieces transforms the space from no style to super chic.

Before: The dining area is uninviting- and well, unappetizing.

After: the dining room is chic and classy. A beautiful space to entertain guest.

Both the dining room back wall and the T.V. wall are painted in soft metallic sea green and warm neutrals. In the T.V. area, an over powering art piece is removed. The look is much cleaner . The color new color palette also makes the home owner's window treatments shine

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Color Palette inspiration can come from anywhere. This selection sprung from a treasured vase:

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Sunday, May 7, 2017

Welcome to the Pink Flamingo Bar

As promised in “ A Touch of Pixie Dust” http://swanstudiosinc.blogspot.com/2017/04/a-touch-of-pixie-dust.html

Here's a look at the bar created for a home in SW Florida. The couple love to entertain in the home overlooking the water. Now their bar area is as delightful and fun as they are: