Last May, I finished the largest project of my career, transforming a Masonic Lodge in Park Ridge, New Jersey into a painted Temple of Solomon. The year long project just took my concept of time and turned it on its head. One of the things that suffered was staying in touch with you, my most loyal newsletter readers. That massive undertaking, followed by a knee replacement simply took some time to get back to a regular schedule. I had been relying on Facebook and Instagram to share work, and honestly, I realized that trying to figure out an algorithm with Instagram was just too frustrating and limiting. So I’m back writing a newsletter, the best way I know to stay connected.
So here are two recent projects that I hope you will enjoy. The first is a jewel of a powder room. I’ve just got to share what it looked like the first time I worked on it. It’s ok, you can giggle if you must.
At the time, it was a perfect solution of mica-infused plaster and embossed stenciling. The colors were so perfectly old world and even the ceiling and molding received metallic paint with glazing. But times change, and twenty years later, the clients returned to Dyane Prezioso, the designer for whom I’d completed the original work. They were looking for a new look. Cleaner, more contemporary. I developed this inspiration board after discussing their requests with Dyane.
This kind of board goes a long way to insure the client can clearly understand the proposal. It includes a scaled drawing of the mural, the paint color ( a new favorite: Benjamin Moore’s Sleigh Bells), the new flooring that includes a very simplified dogwood blossom that prompted the mural, as well as the new vanity. If my smile is any indication, I am just beyond happy with this little space.
The huge, oversized blossom create a magical quality to the room. Nothing competes with it; the vanity and mirror are understated. Here are a few more shots.
Mission accomplished.
Another project was a stairwell mural. I was delighted to work with West Hartford’s marvelous design firm, Camden-Grace Interior Design. Their client was looking for what I describe as a watercolor landscape in a traditional English manner. It was a great process working with both the client and designers to arrive at a layout that projected the client’s dream.
Here is my layout
Once that was agreed on, I prepared a small painted sample.
Saw the confirmation for that with this catch on Instagram
And as I am so predictable in saying, here it is the finish without further ado.
I’ll be continuing new work and a few noteworthy catch-ups in the future monthly newsletters. Oh, and where I find myself for every free minute I can, I continue with my oil painting. This is my most recent piece.
It is called Journey and measures 36” by 48”. If you are ever interested in purchasing a piece, firstly, I’d be so honored, and happy to arrange for you to view in person if at all possible.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on any of the above. I’ll talk to you again, next month. Promise!
As always, thank you for your time and support.
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