Swan Studios Mural and Faux Finish Adventures

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Memorial Day Tribute

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Crisp & Clean Kitchen Makeover

Kitchen makeovers are everyone’s favorite. After all it’s the heart of the home and the most used room in the house. Currently we’re amid 3 make overs. So, lots of cabinetry about. The most recently finished cabinetry changes a mid-tone wood finish to a clean crisp white. The newly finished cabinetry positively gleams. The hardware is switched out to dark oil rubbed bronze. The new cabinetry color and the tile contractor’s backsplash update to gray tones completely change the feel of the kitchen. The added bonus is it doesn’t break the bank.

Before and After:

Take a closer look:

To have your kitchen cabinetry made over, contact Swan Studios Inc:

http://www.swanstudio.net/

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Want to see even more cabinetry make overs? View our Faux Finishes & Painted Finishes for Cabinetry on Flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/swanstudiosinc/albums/72157667176400386

#kitchenmakeover #paintedcabinets

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Put Your Paws Up

Put Your Paws Up!

WolfHounds Legacy’s adorable four-legged recruits literally left their paw prints on Cape Coral’s heart – or should I say ART. During Monday’s training session the service dogs created original art work on canvas. Their precious paw art can be purchased too! The goal is to auction off one per week. Proceeds help fund the amazing outreach WolfHounds Legacy provides. Wolfhounds Legacy is a 501c3 nonprofit organization training dogs to become certified service animals for the benefit of disabled veterans with PTSD.

You can reach Wolfs Hounds Legacy at: https://www.wolfhoundslegacy.com

or on Face Book at: https://www.facebook.com/wolfhoundslegacy/

One of the "artist" in action:

Here's a sneak peek of their creations:

Patiently awaiting their turn:

A few of the pieces that will be up for auction:
Starting bid will be at 20.00
For more information contact :

Contact Melanie with WLC 813-694-9789

Or Faye Keller 414-803-6927

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Happy #NationalMuralDay !

Sunday, May 5, 2019

A Private Tropical Get-Away

SW Florida is where people flee to get away from piles of snow and below zero temperatures. What they don’t want to flee to is feeling blocked and surrounded by walls more akin to a prison cell. Florida is all about wide open spaces, gorgeous clear blue skies, and bright sunshine. So once again, the most coveted room in a home – the outdoor lanai – is where our art attention is drawn. The prison cell solid wall blocking off neighbor’s view needs color, depth, and the reason the home is this Snowbird home owner’s SW Florida nest.

Side by side Before and After views shows the dramatic transformation:

Turn your lanai into your own Tropical Get-Away. Contact me at:

http://www.swanstudio.net/

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#tropicalmural #outdoormural #muralpainting

Sunday, April 28, 2019

First Impressions

First impressions happen within the first seven seconds of meeting someone. A judgement has already begun to form in one tenth of a second. The importance of making a good first impression can’t be over stated. The same goes for your home. The first impression someone sees upon approach is your front door. Is it immaculate? Is it dirty and covered in cobwebs? Is the front door paint cracked and chipping off? Does it have a gorgeous finish you want to reach out and touch?

As a Faux Finish Artist, I’m often asked to refinish plain front doors into a beautiful wood finish. Real wood is earthy, welcoming, stately, and next to impossible to keep in great shape here in SW Florida. I was formerly the owner of a glorious real mahogany front door. My gracious the upkeep! Every six months the door had to be clear coated. Having your front door painted to look like the real thing is a much better choice here in SW Florida. Faux painting allows your front door to make a fabulous first impression and you get to maintain your sanity by not spending precious free time on the upkeep of your home’s entrance.

Here’s a few examples of the transformations from plain to fabulous wood faux finish:

The wood look faux finish can be rich and dark:

light and casual:

or even metallic:

A few things to keep in mind when having your front door faux painted:

Have your new hardware selected and available if your having your handles changed.

Your weather stripping will be removed and remain off while the paints are curing.

Weather will need to be monitored especially during our rainy season. Even humidity levels need to be monitored as the humidity can effect some of the mediums used to create the finishes.

Ready to make a great first impression? Contact me at Swan Studios Inc:

http://www.swanstudio.net

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Sunday, April 14, 2019

Cabinet Refreshing

Sometimes you just need a change. Rooms need to be refreshed periodically. It keeps things interesting and gives new energy. You can change a room from dull and boring to enticing and vibrant. As a faux artist, one of the things I hear repeatedly is “I’m tired of my dark cabinets “. But the cost of replacing cabinets isn’t always in everyone’s budget. The answer – Faux Paint the cabinets. Changing dark wood tones (and in SW Florida more orange/brown wood tones) to a white or cream base faux finish instantly lightens and brightens the room.

Here’s a look at a recent before and after: