Walking Hand in Hand

Walking in Hand in Hand

SW Florida is known for our amazing sunsets. Our sunset sky blazes in brilliant oranges, pinks, and purples that can seem unreal. I’ve been in traffic that has come to a stand still as the drivers begin to slow their speed so they can gaze in awe and wonder at its beauty. Privacy walls around our pool areas…yeah, well not so pretty in their cell block look. Not to worry, that’s what muralists are for. In a series of lanai murals in one local community, this one celebrates our sunset skies with a boy and girl walking hand in hand.

View from various angles

Close up views of the details:

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Serenity Now

Serenity Now

In 1997 the cult classic sitcom Seinfeld show aired its 159^th show titled “Serenity Now”.  The character Frank Costanza is advised to say “Serenity Now” in an attempt to control his anger and lower his blood pressure. If it were that easy, we’d hear “Serenity Now “echoed around the globe at the moment.

 A client in the process of updating her home on an incredible property in Manasota Key is remodeling a lounge area into a reading room.  Her love for the lotus flower, sometimes referred to as the water lily, and her collection of Asian art pieces was the launching pad for a commissioned painting for the room. The request for the art piece was to combine Impressionism and Realism, the tranquility of water, and the pink lotus flower.

The painting titled” Serenity Lotus” is on stretched gallery wrapped canvas 30” x 30” with the images painted first in acrylics and then troweled in clear plaster. The result peaceful, serene, and durable:

Hidden details lay within the waters, perfect for gazing and relaxing :

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Quarantine Island

Quarantine Island

As everyone on the planet has social- distanced themselves from each other in a voluntary self-quarantine, our homes have become our oasis more than ever. Here in gorgeous SW Florida we at least have fabulous weather and most homes are equipped with a swimming pool. Our pools and lanais are more out of need than want since we are now tipping into over 90 degrees daily. An added bonus is apparently Covid-19 is obliterated in sunlight. Hooray! Now more than ever home-owners are wanting to have outdoor murals painted on otherwise depressing bare walls. The most recent is a sea of tranquility featuring a bright blue sky and a distant tropical island. The colors match perfectly with our own sky and the homes pool water. The lanai is now the perfect place to relax, sip cocktails, and stay virus free.

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Snow Wolves

Snow Wolves

There is so much joy in painting. That’s part of why I love being an artist. Everyday is like a new adventure. Every request and commission are unique. One of the latest is unique, at least for being in SW Florida, because the request was for snow! Yes, SNOW! Actually, the request was for wolves. Wolves are a hot item for teens. My own daughter absolutely adores wolves. Anyone who knows me knows how much I adore animals and wildlife. The mural scene chosen was for 2 wolves that are in a snow scene. The end result is breath taking. Brilliant blues give the snow depth. Deep greens and umber make the tree lines so real you can almost smell the pines. In the center of it all there are 2 majestic creatures.

Close-Up details:

And the moment every artist lives for... a happy child:

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Memorial Day Rememberance

To all those who have served Swan Studios Inc sends our deepest thanks. To those who gave all, there can never be enough words of gratitude. We humbly and lovingly remember your sacrifice.

God Bless America !

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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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