A Girl's Gotta Have Her Glam

A Girl’s Gotta Have Her Glam

Glamping became popular a few years ago with the idea of having a camping experience along with life’s luxuries. Now that Kim & Kanye have reserved a 500-acre cattle ranch to themselves as they glamp away it’s surely about to have another resurgence. Even fine hotels have decided to pitch in (Get it? Pitch in- as in pitching a tent, Har-har!) on glamping amid Covid concerns. You stay in a tent on the grounds of the hotel and are treated to lush mattresses and top chefs. Call me old fashion, but I prefer spa days, private dining, and staying indoors of luxury hotels. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve done plenty of rustic camping in my day. I’m over it. The glamour part I’m all about that as most girls are. So, I was completely giddy at the request of a client to glam up her guest powder room. The entire home is absolutely glamorous in neutral grays and silvers with glints of gold. The powder bath received a triple layer foil of silver and champagne gold. The result is breathtaking, the epitome of glam, and sure to make her female guest squeal in delight at the sight of it.

The first foil layer is Silver , followed by a second layer of Champagne Gold- then topped with another layer of Silver foil:

Close up view: 

Art work to be hung after curing:

Here are more foil creations by Swan Studios Inc for your inspiration:

A deep charcoal grey wall topped top with silver foil:

A master bathroom ceiling for a client who adores all things purple:

A mix of gold, silver, and copper make this ceiling positively gleam:

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The Great White Heron

The Great White Heron

SW Florida is known for our glorious white feathered friends. They flock our fields, marshes, and beaches. Visitors here are entertained watching them silently skulk hunting for morning breakfast. The Great White Heron was almost lost to the world in the early part of the 20^th century. They were hunted for their elegant long white feathers to be perched on ladies’ hats. Thanks to conservation efforts their numbers increased. However, the degradation of our wetlands from construction expansion and water re-routing is now threatening them.

Walk into any art gallery in SW Florida and you’re sure to find images from original paintings to multi produced prints featuring our stunning snow colored bird. I was recently commissioned to paint a Great White Heron with an impressionistic marsh land

The gallery wrapped canvas is painted in acrylics. The low side profile allows the piece to be hung with or without a frame:

A few more paintings I’ve created of our milky white plumed flying creatures:

Whether you want your SW Florida bird painted on a wall mural or canvas, these beautiful birds add grace to any home. Contact me at 

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The Soft Silk of the Truffla Trees

The Soft Silk of the Truffula Tree

I’ve painted a vast variety of trees over the years. I’ve painted Ponytail palm trees, Royal Palm tree, Coconut Palm trees, Weeping willows, Pine Trees, Cypress Trees, and even an oak tree(in the dark- long story there ). I’ve painted tree silhouettes, Belgium forest trees, and Jungle trees. But this was the first time a customer requested Truffula Trees.  I must admit I had to look it up. What a fun tree! Of course, anything Dr Seuss is an absolute delight.

A once bubblegum pink wall is now a reminder that:

 “UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful, NOTHING is going to get better. Its not.” – the Lorax

Whimsical is always fun and not just for the young. It’s also for the young at heart:

Other whimsical paintings:

Let your imagination run wild! If you can dream it, Swan Studios Inc can paint it. Contact me at Swan Studios Inc

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Kitchen Cabinetry Updated

Kitchen Cabinetry Updated 

As the whole world spends more time at home whether its because of a global pandemic or a modern shift to working from home, your home’s interiors are more important than ever. Home has always been our sanctuary., Now our homes multi-purpose as a home, a work office, class- room, back drop for virtual meetings, church sanctuary, and restaurant bar & grill.  In center of it all is the kitchen. Updating kitchen cabinetry was popular in 2019. In 2020 it’s even more popular.  I had the pleasure a few years back of creating sculpted faux finishes and sparkle faux finishes in a client’s home. This year the goal was to upgrade the kitchen. The center island was changed out for a modern profile along with a beautiful modern cabinetry finish. The new finish was white with an ever so subtle linen stria stripe. Rather than change out every bit of cabinetry, the balance of the extremely dark kitchen cabinetry was faux painted. Now the whole central area is light and bright.

The new faux finish is a gorgeous contrast against the home’s dark floors

Let's updated your kitchen with a new faux finish. Contact me at Swan Studio Inc

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The Doorway to tropical Time

The Doorway to Tropical Time

The SW Florida is the life everyone craves. It’s always sunny and balmy. It’s active and fun without being over the top. It’s relaxed and comfortable with a hint of refinement. So are our interiors. Well, in this case, interior/exterior. I’m currently working on a home being transformed away from the trendy ultra- modern look and embracing a Tommy Bahama feel. The first project was a new front door. The paint request was to style after the Plantation Brown look of the furniture. The result is breath taking.

Even the handles are faux finished in an oil rubbed bronze look:

When the doors begin, after priming they are given a coat best described as orange juice:

Several coats of glazes are painted on as well as graining until the rich tone is achieved:

The look continues onto the interior side:

The final step is a clear hard coat. All paints, glazes, and clear coats are created to endure the elements.

There's loads more to come on this project. So stay tuned.

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An Octopus Blue Sky

An Octopus Blue Sky

I’m often hired to paint beach scenes on lanai walls. For one recent scene they home- owner had requested the sky and water incorporate shades of blue that coordinated with artwork inside the home of a blue octopus. That was a first. But how appropriate is the timing in light of what just transpired this week in Israel with the blue jellyfish. If you haven’t seen the video, the link is posted below.

Beyond the blue shades for sky and sea, there were other special requests. A walk path and fence line, fun unexpected things, space for the upcoming landscape, and to feature their grandchildren. The end result is precious and unique. The home’s lanai has a neighborhood trail behind it and the hikers and bicyclists enjoyed watching the mural come to life.

Angle shots:

A closer look at the details:

For fun, a parasailer :

A quaint beach wood fence:

Grand-daughters build a sandcastle:

Of course, you always need salboats:

A boardwalk:

Dolphins playing:

The image of the grandson & pelican is from a photo of him on a beach 

when a pelican had come up to him in curiosity. The starfish is for another flick of blue.

The landscape and lighting were installed after the mural was complete. Here's a look at the scene at night:

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Here's the link to the Blue Jellyfish story...amazing :

Thousands of Blue jellyfish

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