Swan Studios Mural and Faux Finish Adventures

Sunday, August 20, 2017

All You Need Is Love

The Beatles 1967 hit “All You Need Is Love” has been bouncing through my head, well since August 13^th when I woke to the horrifying news of the violence in Charlottesville, NC. Just when I thought my heart couldn’t be more broken, it shattered again as terrorist attacks happened in Barcelona, Cambrils, and Finland. John Lennon’s lyrics couldn’t be more appropriate than now. Hate of any kind always ultimately leads to death. I believe in my country and our ability to come together and be more united and stronger than ever. I also believe, that free citizens of every country will find strength in times of darkness and will come together and through our faith and love will be successful in battling this evil that wants to destroy us.

I have been working on a new type of art and had been planning on when to start promoting it. It’s a happy art using one of the mediums my friends and family know me most for-GLITTER. As I always say- “The world needs more GLITTER”. That’s certainly true today. So now seems the moment to show the glitter art available through the new branch of Swan Studios Inc called “Glitterazzi Boutique”. Hope these bring a smile and a twinkle to your day.

How appropriate that the first piece completed is:The Beatles- in Glitter color block. Canvas size: 24x30. Clear coat protected:

Of course, our hopes, dreams, and greatest love is given to our children. Custom Glitter Portraits can be commissioned. Contact Swan Studios Inc http://www.swanstudio.net

Emily

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"BECAUSE WHEN YOU GLITTER- YOU GLISTEN"

I Corinthians 13:13 NKJV " And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. "

John 13:34 NIV “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."

#glitter #glitterart #love

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Ring the Bell - It's Back to School !

Ring the Bell – It’s Back to School !

It’s that tie of year- all the kiddos are back to school! Last week Florida had its tax-free days for clothing and school supply items in preparation. As moms, dads, and teachers were prepping for the new school year. So was I. Only my preparation consisting of getting the walls ready to welcome the future Einsteins and Edisons.

Painted Mirror Lakes Elementary. Something cheerful and uplifting featuring their school mascot:

Everyone loves that “Chubby, little cubby all stuffed with fluff.” As the students leave each day they are reminded how truly amazing they are with a quote from Christopher Robin to his best friend Pooh.

You can view Swan Studios Inc Middle School mural works at:

http://swanstudiosinc.blogspot.com/2015/02/mural-painting-florida-middle-school.html

http://swanstudiosinc.blogspot.com/2015/02/mural-painting-florida-middle-school_15.html

And High School Mural Works starting at Part 1 of 20 Parts:

http://swanstudiosinc.blogspot.com/2014/01/mural-creation-elchspart-1-auditorium.html

with the finale at:

http://swanstudiosinc.blogspot.com/2014/06/mural-creation-elchs-finale-military.html

Ready for your own school mural? or home mural? Contact Marty at Swan Studios Inc

http://www.swanstudio.net/

Let’s create!

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Sunday, July 30, 2017

Going for the Gold

The count down begins to the 2024 Olympics! USA won the bid and the world’s best athletes are headed to L.A. As they prepare to go for the gold, we’ve been going for the gold here in sunny SW Florida too. Gold faux finish that is. Since gold is highest on the Olympic winner’s platform, it’s only appropriate that these gold faux finishes are on the ceiling.

This entry ceiling gleams in a metallic gold finish with a duo toned texture overlay:

A dining room and entry ceiling glisten with gold metallic over a molded textured finish:

A wall niche is faux finished to match. The prefect back drop for the client's art sculptures:

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Sunday, July 23, 2017

A Kitchen S-O-S

A Kitchen SOS

I received an SOS call concerning color selections for a home. It seems that the homeowners had spent months trying to select wall colors for a home remodel. The contractor was at his wits end and was willing to paint anything from day-glo pink to blinding yellow if a color could just be settled on. I walked into a scene that was a spectacular rainbow of color choices across five walls. But this is where the artist shines. Colors and coordination are our expertise. Having an artist guide you can save you hours- or in this case, months of anguish. It took mere seconds to realize where their project had gone off the rails. A gorgeous quartz counter top had been selected and installed in their kitchen. It contained deep rich tones of olive, umber, cream, a hint of apricot. Mexican tile had been installed on the floor. I guided them to a neutral tone for the walls and steered them away from the day-glo peach (have mercy!) Then came the big question: what to do with the cabinets. What cabinets? There weren’t any yet installed. To my horror, they showed me a cabinet door that had been made with a white pickling finish on it. Yes, they had thought a bright white wash on top of a yellow based wood would somehow in some universe look good. Sweet mercy! They could tell it was a horrible choice but had no idea what to do. Faux artist to the rescue! I’m happy to report the kitchen has been saved from total disaster.

An aged crackle finish has been applied in neutral tones. The cabinets now have character that coordinates with the feel of the remodel and other finishes. The photos below show the kitchen still in progress and you'll see glimpses of the rainbow of colors that had been splashed across the walls. When completed I'll post up photos of the final wall colors. Meanwhile, the new faux finished cabinet doors look amazing !

Cabinets are now hung in place and awaiting hardware.

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Sunday, July 16, 2017

The View from the Top

Have a piece of furniture that fits just right in the space but you wish the finish was different? Happens all the time. Rather than replacing it, have is faux painted. With faux painting, the possibilities are limitless. And yes, durable when finished correctly. I love transforming pieces. This past week I transformed 3 pieces. They fit in the space perfectly but weren’t quite what the home owner wanted color wise. We’re in the process of transforming the walls too. So, over the course of time, the home will be revealed. For today, here’s a sneak peek featuring those 3 side tables:

The first table is in the living room area. The formerly black insert is now burnished with metallic gold in the appearance of metal that has been scorched. The inspiration came from a background section in the home owner’s Asian art piece.

Here’s another shot showing the high gloss protective clear top coat:

The inspiration piece:

In the bedroom, 2 night stands snug in perfectly but they needed a light top to accomplish the ultimate look the room is transforming into.

Detail view of faux finish:

Let Swan Studios Inc transform your much loved furniture piece that needs a perfect finish:

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Sunday, July 9, 2017

Drifting Along the -Beach Wood

Drifting Along the Beach

The sun, the sand, the almost always perfect weather causes people to flock to Southwest Florida. Even if it’s just for a short stay at first, the lure of living in paradise keeps people returning and investing in a place of their own here. Some come from just a state or two away. Some from our Northern neighbor Canada. Some from even further- like Ireland. This Irish couple, however, had already made the USA their home and still have work ties in Chicago. But the perfection of Naples keeps them longer and longer each year. Previously, I had refinished their kitchen cabinetry their beachside condo. You can see the kitchen makeover at: http://swanstudiosinc.blogspot.com/2016/08/whats-cooking.html

This year it was time to refresh the built in Family Room credenza. It was typical fair of golden mid-tone wood without personality. Now it is refinished to coordinate with the family room coffee table in an ashy gray wood bleached by our glorious sun and drifting along the beach: