Barrel ceiling.

In my opinion, barrel ceilings look out of place in a home when they are not painted with a decorative finish. It's like baking a cake but not putting on the frosting. Even though its a difficult finish to pull off (you have to consider the lack of natural light and that it's viewed from all angles) the end result is a great conversation piece.

Stencils.

Stencils are useful when a client is not fixed on an elaborate faux finish but wants a little something to dress up the walls. Spice it up a little by creating your own color patterns.

Trey ceilings.

Trey ceilings are quite popular in new construction homes. If done right, they can add so much drama to the final design of the room.

I love when wallpaper is discontinued...

Because I get the job. Occasionally someone will want a specific wallpaper but cannot get it because it is unavailable. I will take the sample swatch and recreate it. And mine doesn't peel or tear!

Hired to make things look old.

I find it amusing that I get asked all the time to make something look rustic, or old, or antique. In this farmhouse laundry room, the cabinets were painted with a special metallic paint that rusts and patinas. There is an element of surprise with this technique because the materials are the real deal. It is a real rust and a real patina. Thanks to modern times, I can get the finish in a matter of minutes instead of years. Cool, huh?

The always loved diamond pattern.

Diamonds are great for powder rooms because they make the cozy room appear a bit larger. It also gives a custom look without getting too detailed. This pattern has upholstery tacks to meet each angle. The boring oak cabinet was also painted to a oil-rubbed bronze finish to work better with the faucet hardware.

My family.

I love doing portraits of family members. This is my precious niece when she was 6 years old done with graphite pencil on archival print paper. They are wonderful keepsake gifts.

Down on the Farm Playroom.

I love painting for kids and this playroom is one of my favorites. Each horse represents each child in the family, and I included their other pets such as the dogs and bunnies. This mural was also finished in a timely matter because I did not stress too much realism and perspective.

Great idea for a home theatre business.

A client of mine wanted to add some spark to their home theatre showroom. I painted a movie film motif along the office walls and an 'Admit One' to the restroom door. The number on the ticket is their address so it gave a clever and fun look.

Rustic texture.

Texture applications have become extremely popular in the last couple of years. It can provide solutions to wall damage and stubborn wallpaper removal while giving the room sophistication. I do believe that it is the most challenging style, and can separate the pros from the amateurs.

Little girl's room.

With the bedding and window treatment as inspiration, a simple but effective pattern is applied to the walls to add more charm. This room is a perfect example that choosing the right colors is the most important factor to decorative painting. Now the room works together with bedding and walls complimenting each other.

What a grand cabinet.

This cabinet was first constructed by the carpenters to fit the space, and to accommodate the gorgeous blown glass vessels. A light texture was applied to the surface with a subtle metallic glaze on top. The columns and molding is black onyx with metallics. Stunning, dramatic, and very classy.

From a boring white cabinet to this...

Sometimes white just doesn't work. When I custom painted the walls of this home, the cabinet left much to the imagination. With a lot of preparation and experience from past projects I was able to create a finish that didn't look too "crafty".

Making the best out of what you have.

This painting was done in Miami, Florida for a private foyer in a condominium complex. Because of elevator and fire code regulations, the light and fire alarm were a must. To make the foyer appear "grand", the ceiling was treated with gold leaf and a beautiful black stencil was painted to surround what would have been a very boring light fixture. So as you stepped out of the elevator, you were presented with beauty and a sneak peak to the entire design of the condo.

My dream bedroom.

I love this tone of blue. The faux finish was a rich blue colorwash over a lighter hue. It works so well with the terracotta accents in the fabrics and the beautiful wood stained headboard/bookshelves.