Look who stopped by - Representative Spencer Roach stopped by to lend a hand for the Kiwanis mural !
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Going with the Grain
Going with the Grain
Sometimes the best
way to stand out is to go with the grain, rather than against it. At least in the case of faux wood finishes
that is. SWFL garage doors typically have a pre-grained wood texture even
though they are range in color from bright white to off white. When painting on
a faux wood finish the grain grooves enhance the look even more. Why have a
faux wood finish painted on? It gives the home’s exterior serious curb appeal,
the cost savings is enormous compared to replacing the garage door, and then
there’s that wonderful SW FL sun and humidity that makes real wood next to
impossible to keep fresh and gleaming.
A client who recently
purchased a home in gorgeous SW Florida knew immediately that, even though the
home was beautiful, it needed some serious updated curb appeal. One of the
projects was to take the white garage doors and them faux painted in a medium
tone:
The possibilities are endless! Take a look at some other faux wood creations we've painted:
Faux wood painting is perfect for front doors too!:
Does your home need some curb appeal? " Go with the Grain" and contact me at Swan Studios Inc
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Sunday, July 28, 2019
SHARK !
SHARK !!!
SHARK! Tiger-Shark that
is! To be more specific, the Trafalgar Middle School Mascot. The Kiwanis
Builders Club of Cape Coral decided to have the school’s mascot painted onto
the school’s cafeteria wall and to appear as if it is bursting through a brick wall. It turned out to be one of my favorite projects
to date. The club’s leaders wanted to pitch in. It was fun showing the girls
various techniques and getting to know them. It also gives me hope for the
future knowing there are kids with such good heads on their shoulders.
Speaking of heads on their shoulders, the shark's mouth is the perfect height for a photo- op
Twins Breann and Brielle, amazing helpers.
School Principal and Asst. Principal before project begins:
Day 1 : The faux brick wall begins:
Breann painted so enthusiastically;
she wore out a sponge. It served nobly.
The twins, proud of the work !
Almost done:
Our Tiger Shark Completed. A slight teal sheen is glazed over it's skin ( teal is the school's main team color). The water was painted using various shades of blue and white with some having a heavy bodied gloss gel added in for effect. Additional flying bricks are painted to give movement to the piece. The entire mural received a clear top coat for protection.
Pano-view:
Water pours through the shark's lower teeth:
( Of course, this particular shark will always be known for his "mouth ribs". When standing in close proximity of the painting, you can see the various shades of burgundy and black that create the mouth's upper palate. Having a blonde moment, I called it the mouth ribs. Hope the girls don't have that question on an anatomy test )
The artist's signatures:
We did it ! Now looking forward to hearing the student's reactions to the master piece when school begins in few weeks and to seeing the student's selfies with their mascot.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Monday, July 22, 2019
Mermaid with a Pearl
This animation is from a glamorous mermaid mural painted on a lanai wall overlooking a pool and waterway. Everyone wants to be a mermaid !
#mermaid #mermaidmural #custommural #outdoormural
Sunday, July 14, 2019
The Year was 1977...
The year was 1977…
Most homeowners will
change their décor look every 5 to 8 years on average. Perhaps the changes may
be to simply update the windows treatments, change the wall color, or switch
some furnishings. Bathroom remodels hover around the 8 to 10-year mark. But 40 years
later, it’s definitely time for an update. I was impressed that the Star Wars
wallpaper from the original 1977 “Star Wars … A New Hope “remains beautiful
intact and preserved in the office across the hall from the remodeled bath.
The hall bath connects with another sink arear creating a Jack and Jill bath:
If your own bathroom looks like the before photo...it's time to update your look.
Contact me at : Swan Studios Inc http://www.swanstudio.net/
Star Wars fans, don't be dismayed...they are keeping the 1977 Star Wars wallpaper:
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Sunday, July 7, 2019
Tin Roof-Rusted !
Tin Roof-Rusted !
Remember the B-52s
little ditty “Love Shack”? A place where the whole shack shimmies and everybody’s
groovin’. Well everyone was groovin’ this
week’s ceiling faux finish and ‘folks where linin’ up outside’ just to get a
glimpse. This particular “little shack” wasn’t I a field but rather a hubby’s
den. The home has a delightful by the side of the beach feel with driftwood floor
finishes, splashes of seaside teal, and baubles evoking mermaid’s treasure. I’ve
been blessed to create various faux finishes in the home. I’ll post former
photos and links to those below.
The goal was to
create a concept within the theme but not a repeat of the other finishes.
Creating a wood board look seemed too obvious and too boxed in (pun intended),
even if the variation of color would be different than the floor and
furnishings. And then inspiration came in the form of Rust! There’s beauty in
decay. Years of weather and distress of time offers amazing palettes and reverie.
To create the look, first
the border was marked off that would become the wood beams supporting the tin
roof. The base of the aged faux wood was painted on, as well as, the metallic
silver base of the tin roof. Since the “wood” would be more of a driftwood I
used a blend of taupe and light grey. A
deeper metallic grey and chip brush gives the “tin roof” look. Two lines
intentionally not space symmetrically where painted in with black. (Corrugation
would have been too busy since the ceiling height of the room was low). The really fun part was painting on the rust.
The are various ways to create a rust look. I opted for using the Designer
Rust by Faux Effects http://www.fauxeffects.com/ . It has a
wonderful grit to it making the rust very authentic, reminding me of the rust
on the hinges and screens of the cabins where my family camped around Ft Morgan
along the Gulf Shores when I was a little girl.
Once the faux wood
was painted, rust is painted over onto it. Rusted nails are painted on to
secure the beams and tin together. And, of course, chunks were painted out of
the decaying wood to further create the look of decay.
Here are the links to
other amazing finishes created in this home:
Sneak peek:
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