Residential Murals

Trompe-l'oeil bookcases, design of cabinet doors is derived from Renaissance marquetry. Latin phrase is gilded in gold composition leaf along frieze, all surfaces in image are painted. Oil paint on drywall.

Florence Mural. Image of the Duomo can be seen in central panel of mural. This mural exists on the opposite wall from previous image of bookcases, the grained architecture in the mural is also painted. Oil paint on drywall, private residence, Washington, DC.

Salzburg Mural. View of Salzburg, Austria with trompe-l'oeil cabinetry. Oil paint on drywall

Salzburg Mural. Detail of trompe-l'oeil cabinets, egg and dart molding, and fluting on pilasters. Oil paint on drywall.

Cambridge Mural. View of Cambridge University and pastoral English landscape in nineteenth century. Oil on canvas. Approximate size 5' x 54'. Canvas was installed above chair rail and mural was painted on site. Painting on canvas allows the option of the mural being removed and reinstalled at another site should the owners relocate.

Cambridge Mural, additional view, mural was painted above chair rail extending to crown on all four walls in dining room.l

Morning glory mural. Idyllic garden scene with morning glories climbing up latticework. Acrylic house paint and water soluble oils.

Red Sox vs. Yankee Baseball Mural. Mural depicts the old Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park as a backdrop for Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and current Yankee star Derek Jeter. Design extending across top of mural was derived from grandstand armature of Yankee Stadium. Water miscible oil and acrylic, 7' x 23'.

Cherry Blossom Mural for powder room. Cherry blossom design was painted on all walls in powder room and finished with light bronze metallic wash. Design was initially developed from intricate stencil pattern and handpainted to heighten realism.

Mt. Vernon Mural, private residence, Alexandria, VA.

Stained Glass Mural. Glass panes are finished wth gold iridescent wax to mimic glow of stained glass. Ceiling is flat, all wood molding is painted architectural illusion.

Old World Map Mural. Mural painted in sepia tones to create effect of antique parchment, private residence, Bethesda, MD.

Antique Map Mural. Antique map painted on ceiling, private residence, Potomac, MD.

Antique Map Mural, detail.

Cloud Mural. Trompe-l'oeil ceiling mural of clouds with molding in perspective, private residence, Alexandria, VA.

Cloud Murall II. Flat ceiling surface with clouds and painted trompe-l'oeil molding. Mural painted in narrow landing on upper floor to give the illusion of skylight.

Detail of ceiling mural with stenciled flowers and bird, Centreville, VA.

Cloud Mural III. Detail of ceiling mural for breakfast room, Centreville, VA.

Cloud Mural IV. View of airbrushed clouds from entry foyer landing, ceiling height 28' private residence, McLean, VA.

Cat and Bird Mural, private residence, Washington, DC. Railing matches railing on exterior terrace of condominium.

Cat and Bird Mural, detail.

Vineyard Mural. View of Italian landscape with vineyard in foreground and painted stone for wine room, Potomac, MD.

Italian Landscape Mural, oil on canvas. Stenciled border frames mural. Approximately 8' x 10'

Palm Tree Mural. Temporary backdrop for furnture showroom, Bloomingdale's, Tysons Corner, VA.

Peregrine Falcon Mural. Painted architectural illusion of window with falcon, private residence, McLean, VA.

Painted screen incorporating fabric design into panels. Faux mahogany finish on screen frame.

Woodland Mural. Painted woodland floral design for private vacation residence, Lake Anna, VA. Oil on canvas.

Architectural illusion with palm trees for furniture showroom, Bloomingdale's, Tyson's Corner, VA

Vineyard Mural for wine room, private residence, McLean, VA. Oil and Acrlic on canvas.

Trompe-l'oeil shelving and cabinet, note heating duct at top of tall cabinet, wood is faux finished to match existing built-in cabinets.

Detail of faux bois with trompe-l'oeil painted postcards.