Sunny Italy

Sunny Italy

One of my biggest bucket list items is to spend a month or more exploring and soaking in the treasures of Italy. At the point, especially in light of the serious pandemic on the globe, painting Italy will have to suffice. A recent client who is (well, had been) a frequent visitor to Italy requested a Tuscan scene to be painted onto the back side of her kitchen cabinet. Not as odd as it sounds. The back side of this particular cabinet is in the center of the home and can be viewed for every angle in all the other areas. Including when you’re outside on the lanai. The back of the cabinet was a raised solid surface with molding. Once painted, the molding creates the illusion that it’s a framed painting. Of course, the proper primer was applied first, and a clear protective coat applied at the end.

Close up with spotlight on:

Side view:

View from hallway:

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Build That Wall

Build That Wall !

No not that wall, silly. The wall I’m referring to is a rustic rock wall for a family game room.

In keeping with the home’s rustic mood complete with sliding barn doors, heavy ceiling beams, and dark wood floor the wall space behind the dry bar area was screaming for a faux finish/ mural. It’s now painted to appear as an old stone wall complete was foliage growing through and over the rocks.

It’s always fun painting rocks because of the mediums you can play around with. Beyond acrylic paints in both heavy bodied and hi flow, for this wall I added in some Lusterstone in grays and bronzes. A hint of Luna on a few and the Faux Effects Rust into each one gave the perfect look and feel. The last step of Van Dyke Brown created the dimensional trick. Of course, a clear coat protects the wall spaces from mishaps during game night.

Close-ups:

Got to hang out with this little cutie while painting:

You can see a Modern Twist on Faux Rocks on the room featured in the art article:

Solid As A Rock

Rustic or Modern, which ever your choice, Swan Studios Inc will create it for you.

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A Belgium Landscape

Belgium Landscape

The first thing that springs to most American’s mind when they hear the word “Belgium” is chocolate, as well as, waffles and beer. I’m blessed to have spent part of my childhood in Europe. Of course, beer wasn’t an option then. But I have so many wonderful memories of our time there. The people were kind and friendly. The food was mouthwatering.  And the landscapes postcard perfect. It was a complete delight when a client requested a European landscape mural for the backdrop of a fountain she had transported over from Belgium. 

The Ardennes region of southeast Belgium extends into Luxembourg, Germany and France. Its dense forests are full of deciduous trees, meandering rivers, and rippling brooks.

The fountain has been set under the stairwell. The sky portion extends up the underside of the stairs. The tree- tops tip onto the underside as well:

Love this portion of the water over the brook rocks on the left-side:

A few more close-ups:

Pulling back for a view of the full underside. You can see hints of the wallpaper along the right wall across from the stairwell. The mural colors were kept earthy, so the two walls are complimentary. A clear top- coat protects the mural from water splashes.

An extra bonus, the home owners adorable Labrador hung out with me while painting:

Cosmo:

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Who Wore It Better ?

Today calls for a little bit of humor:

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Pebble Beach Golf Course- 7th Hole

Pebble Beach Golf Course- 7^th Hole

Nestled between Monterey and Carmel, California are amazing resorts with world class accommodations, luxury spas, breath taking scenery, …oh yeah, and of course, legendary golf courses. A recent client, who like almost everyone here in SW Florida, happens to be an avid golf fan. After several excursions seeking framed golf art, he decided instead to go the route of a golf mural. The placement is over his lanai slider as it overlooks the golf course on which he lives in sunny Florida. Now he can enjoy his golf view of two sunshine coasts at the same time.

The World- Famous 7^th Hole at Pebble Beach 

Next project will be the view from the ocean. Can't wait ! Of course, another option would be to paint one of our famous Florida Golf Courses out at Pebble Beach- that'd be a fun art adventure !

Have a favorite golf course ? Contact me at Swan Studios Inc and let's create a view to be envied ! ( Framed or mural'd )

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Happy Easter

Wishing Everyone a Safe & Blessed Easter

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Impressions of Nature

Impressions of Nature

Nature gives us a silver lining during this time of Social Distancing & Isolation. The Pre- Covid 19 world was in a hustle and bustle. Now that we’re all in change of pace with plenty of time to reflect, we now have the time to take a walk and enjoy the gorgeous world around us. My husband and I decided to enjoy nature by planting a garden. It’s a joy each evening to water the fruit trees and watch as the soil sprouts up new life. As an artist there are stacks of projects always in need of attention in the work area. Some self- inspired, others commissioned. And just like our garden, it’s a joy to take part in bringing forth new life. One of the art pieces requested was a duo of stretched canvas giving the impression of nature. The set was to flank either side of a flat screen tv in a main living area and give the impression of trees.:

Each canvas is 16x40 stretched canvas with a 1.5 inch cradle. Each canvas can also stand alone

as a solo piece:

The canvas are mixed media of various acrylics, paints, inks, gel, and acrylic texture additives. That's part of the joy of working in the art space. All the fun mediums are right at my finger tips. 

Extreme Close ups of the canvases :

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To assist in our need for social distancing, we encourage our clients to email a photo of the space

where you would like your art piece hung. We'll work with you through the use photoshop and conference calls so that consultations are done through technology.

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