Creating A Wallpaper Look With Paint

 

Creating A Wallpaper Look With Paint

Ever find something you like but then thought, ”If only it were just a different shade or  had just a bit more color to it would be perfect”? We’ve all had that experience at some point. Maybe it was a blouse, a dress, a fabric ( that happens to me all the time ), or even a wallpaper. In the case of wallpaper, paint and patience can solve your dilemma.

This feature wall in a home office is inspired by a wallpaper the homeowner loved. The wallpaper is no longer being made. That was problem number one. But even if it was the homeowner wanted  another shade added into it . So that was problem number two. The solution was concocted in 3 paint colors. The first step was to paint the background color ( in Rojo Dust SW9006 ). Using a copier, I took the sample wallpaper and created a large section of the repeat to use as a general guide to get the movement of the pattern and traced it on with white graphite. The transferred pattern was then painted in Ancestral Gold SW6407. Of course, two coats would be required to get an opaque look. As the second coat was added I also heathered in New Colonial Yellow SW2853. Adding in the dots was fun. Patience paid off because the now the homeowner’s office feature wall looks like it has been wallpapered:

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A Glamorous Dining Room that Shines

A Glamorous Dining Room that Shines

Glamour comes in many shades. In this case it’s soft purple hues. But nothing brings the glamour out more than the high sheen of silver metal. The ceiling and wall insets are painted with Euphoric Lilac SW6835 and then heavily layered with silver foil.

The result positively gleams: 

Here’s a look at an uber glamorous bathroom where the walls are triple layered in gold and silver:

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The Glorious Sky Above

 

The Glorious Sky Above

One of the most amazing and breathtaking beauties of our planet isn’t even on the planet but above it. The view from earth into the atmosphere is a never-ending wonder of color and shapes. The sky can make us feel happy, afraid, inspired, and humble. The Creator made for us an ever-changing palette to enjoy. Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of painting many sky variations but this particular one was such an exciting request. The homeowner collected art by Thomas KinKade, known as the painter of light.

The photo is before the new light fixture is installed. The walls below will feature originals by KinKade. I know the homeowners are thrilled with their ceiling. (I hope Kinkade is looking down as is pleased too)

For more "Heavenly" inspiration, here are other sky variations: (and note that the sky is just a glorious painted on the walls around a room)

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Painted Foliage- No Watering

 

Painted Foliage- No Watering

SW Florida is lush with tropical plants and trees. Often times these gorgeous fronds are placed in pots on lanais. Caring for sultry vegetation isn’t always easy. (Gotta admit I personally don’t have a green thumb) There is an easier way to have your personal surroundings just as luxurious and decadent without the never-ending care of watering, clipping, fertilizing, and spraying insecticides. A way in which the pots will never leave unsightly ring marks on your lanai. Have the plants painted on.

This tropical plant will always stay luscious, and its “ceramic pot” will always be pristine:

As you can see, it fits in “naturally” even when placed next to its real-life contender:

Here are a few other tropical potted greenery ideas painted over the years:

Whether indoors or outdoors, Swan Studios Inc can create your own carefree tropical trees and plants. 

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Jazz Baby

 Jazz Baby

Americans are enamored with the Jazz Era, the years between 1920-1930 when jazz music and dance took popularity. The Jazz Age was an overlap of economic boom and prohibition. The radio was introduced worldwide- thank you Guglielmo Marconi. Women’s lives took a major turn. World War 1 had shown them independence as they joined the work force. They were freer and becoming equal to their male counterparts.

Jazz Baby is a portrait of woman reminiscent of the jazz era. The orchid represents a woman becoming and realizing her equality to men. The Lily and Canna Lily represent her innocence and gaining confidence to her evolving new life.

The original drawing is on parchment in colored pencil.

Reproductions are now available through Fine Art America at Jazz Baby 

Also available on Fine Art America is a cornucopia of items with the image of Jazz Baby such as notebooks, towels, phone case, and much more. You'll also find more of my work available for reproduction. 

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A Tv Room with a View

A Tv Room with a View

The beach is one of the most coveted views here in SW Florida. But the truth is not all homes have a beachside view. For homes owners dreaming of their own beach front property while anywhere else the solution is simple, a beach mural. And there are plenty of advantages. You don’t have to deal with sand trapsing in, the weather is always perfect, and the palm trees never need pruning. The wall becomes a gorgeous central feature, and the neighbors will be envious.

You can almost hear the sounds of gentle waves and the call of the birds. A very relaxing way to view television:

A few close ups of the shoreline:

Sandpipers dance along the shoreline in search of treats:

Of course, you have to have shells and sand dollars along the beach:

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Custom Outer Space Mural with 3D and Black Light Effects

Video of the Custom Outer Space Mural with 3d and Black Light Effects created for Astro Durance Bungee Fitness.

Outer Space Mural

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