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Pop on In

“POP” on in

“Pop” on in to Wild About Popcorn! Select your favorite flavor popcorn. There are over 60 flavors of popcorn to choose from! And then be sure to have your photo taken in the new PopCorn Bag Booth. Everybody loves a selfie station and now Wild About Popcorn has one just for you. The indoor dining and party room now has their “popart” logo popping off the wall along with an adorable Popcorn Bag :

Pose in front of or behind the new popcorn bag:

You can't miss the building located at 1311 Del Prado Blvd S Cape Coral, FL

Wild About PopCorn where everyday :

Photography: Roberto Briceno

Custom Murals : Swan Studios Inc

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It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

The snow is already powdering the north. Here in SWFL we’re glowing and glistening in glorious 90-degree temperatures. One of several reasons our snowbirds are staying longer and often deciding to never return to the bitter north. For those who don’t take a daily trip to the warm waters of the gulf, I create their tranquil moment with a poolside mural. Historically the decision for the mural scene is between the homeowner and me.  It’s a joy creating uniquely painted murals. This was the first time I ran into needing an HOA’s approval for a custom painted mural for a private home. The privacy wall between two properties left the poolside feeling depressed and sterile.  However, from the opposite side of the pool the wall could be seen from the golf course.  Thus, the HOA insisted on seeing what the owner had in mind. All went well, they approved the scene, and now both the homeowners and the golfers can enjoy deep teal waters on powdery blue skies:

A closer look:

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When Two Worlds Collide

When Two Worlds Collide

Today’s art blog posting is on hold. We’re combining photo world with art world on set today.

Stay tuned! Here’s a teaser: Can you guess what this is ?

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Dreaming of a White ...Kitchen

Dreaming of a White…Kitchen

As snow starts to blanket the North, our wonderful snowbirds are flocking back to SW Florida and bringing the white with them. Well, not white snow but rather a love for crisp clean white kitchens. In past year we’ve changed dozens of kitchens from the Tuscan dark wood or that strange orange wood shade to shades white.  Creating a brighter lighter and cleaner feel into the heart of the home. There are more shades of white than any other color. There are white shades for modern interiors, traditional interiors, eclectic interiors, and yes white shades for Tuscan interiors. Here’s a look at some of the recent shades chosen:

Selecting a light shade for the cabinet and using a light colored counter top were crucial for this low ceiling height kitchen. The basket weave backsplash tile adds fun for this home owners winter get away:

Painting these kitchen cabinets in a bright white shade called Snowbound and installing contrasting black counter tops makes this kitchen ultra- sleek:

Painting with a creamy white shade with a touch of glaze allows these Tuscan kitchens to stay true to the homes architecture but allow the space to feel fresh and airy:

Come out of the dark and into the light ! Contact me as Swan Studios Inc and let's give your kitchen a fresh new look ! www.swanstudio.net/

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Making a Little Girl’s Dream Come True

Making a Little Girl’s Dream Come True

Children’s rooms are always a delight to paint. Their energy and creativity are boundless. Having them involved in the process of deciding what goes onto the walls of their rooms is important. It gives them ownership and pride. Of course, parents can try to be practical and say they want something that will last as they grow older. But let’s be honest: no one, especially a child will remain with the same style and taste for more than 4 to 5 years. So, go ahead and indulge in a colorful fantastical room décor.

A recent child’s room project brought together a fantasy of color, imagination, and room to grow. A new home- owner has a little girl at that stage called the “tween” years. The magical age of still part child but becoming a teen. She wanted splashes of her favorite colors on her wall. The inspiration is watercolor paints when they’re washed with water and become blended on paper. Recreating that effect on a wall requires working against gravity. I painted with both latex and acrylic paints. Each color on it’s on palette and separate soft full brush, additional water-based glaze, and rags. When working on the highest portions, I had the luxury of an assistant who could stop any sections from spreading down further than I wanted them to spread.

The water- color splashed wall was painted as a surprise for the home owner’s daughter. When she arrived home from school her squeals of delight said it all !

Here's a full look at the water-color splashed wall:

The artist in front of the water-color splashed wall:

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Sneak peek

Sneak Peek at a fun mural project I'm working on. My parakeet, Patches, was the inspiration for this adorable cheery character. #muralist #custommural