Bear Paw

Southwestern designs highlight a beehive fireplace in this Arizona home.

Size: approximately 4’ x 8’

Granite

This is a completely flat, softly textured plaster wall. The cut granite, the niche with the candlestick, and the ivy are all painted effects. Upon closer inspection, one can see that the candle has just been blown out, as there is still a glow at the end of the wick and a wisp of smoke rising from it.

Size: approximately 12’ x 14’

Ocean View

A desert dweller missed the ocean. Her blank kitchen wall became a deck, complete with potted plants, overlooking a the beach and breaking waves. The pantry door was disguised with the help of a touch-latch and hidden hinges. You can barely see the line of the door if you look closely.

Size: approximately 8’ x 12’

Pool House

The new pool house blocked a view. The owner wanted a view restored, so an archway was painted onto the existing exterior stucco and a garden view was created.
In order to achieve a high level of realism, the surface of the wall inside the painted arch area was smoothed by applying a new, very smooth stucco texture.

Size: approximately 6’ x 10

Snake

A simple graphic image to decorate an otherwise uninteresting wall makes this house truly unique in the neighborhood.

Size: approximately 4’ x 12

Thunderbird

The image of a thunderbird highlights the entrance of this southwestern home. This was painted in a two- to three-tone application to give it a look of being part of the actual building, and softer, aged look.

Size: 9’ x 9’

Tucson

This mural is located in the ERA Realty Office complex in Tucson, Arizona. I received what for me was a very nice compliment on this work when I was told that a gentleman actually bumped his nose on the wall, attempting to access the garden.

Size: 5’ x 10’

Vineyard

A view through a Grecian ruin shows vineyards on rolling hills and decorates a formal dining room.

Size: 4’ x 8’

WAC mural

Businesses can enhance otherwise blank and uninteresting walls by having their logo or other image painted there. This is the Wickenburg Art Club building.

Size: approximately 12’ x 15’

Yeii

A modified image of a Navajo sand painting was the inspiration for this mural. These spirits of the winds or “yeii” bring fortune and well-being with them. In this case, the room was large and cold, needing something to bring warmth and friendliness to the area. The design complimented the owner’s décor.

Size: 15’ x 8’

Wrangler

The local high school wanted their mascot in the newly constructed gymnasium.

Size: approximately 12’ x 14’

Stairway mural

A stairway to a daylight basement was rough-finished and cold. The homeowners wanted a desert garden scene. The mural was painted on three panels in my studio, then installed in the stairway over the three rough walls. Finishing touches were added above the existing wood molding to tie the panels into the upper walls. The final fourth wall was painted on-site.

Size:
each panel - 4' x 5'
Fourth wall – 4' x 16' approximately
(click on thumbnail to see other views of the stairway)

Sunset Cowboy (Rancho Bar 7)

This is a commissioned mural in downtown Wickenburg. The owner of the Rancho Bar 7 wanted a western theme in keeping with the town's character. The local landmark Vulture Peak is in the background and as the cowboy turns to look at the sky - all reflecting a spectacular sunset, which is just out of view.

Size: approximately 60' x 15'

Wreath

I painted a frame to set off my painted wreath on the upper portion of the fireplace in a custom home. The natural light came from large windows to one side, so the frame was highlighted accordingly.

Size: approximately 4' x 4'
(click on thumbnails to see other views of the wreath)