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Batman Wall Mural

Batman Decal with Painted Cityscape Mural

Does your child love Batman? Ethan does! And he is one lucky boy. He wanted his bedroom painted with a Batman wall mural and he got what he wanted. Before he wouldn’t stay in his own room at night to sleep. But now, he loves sleeping in his big-kid room because he has his very … Read more

Old Cabinets in Preschool get a Makeover

Painted Stripes on Built-in Cabinets at Preschool

Hand-Painted Cabinets give room a fun feeling and a refreshing new look.   These Preschool cabinets had a brown, dated, cork board covering, on all doors that spanned the length of 2 classrooms. I wish I had taken a picture before I started painting. But, in the below image, one door is white because it … Read more

Painted Teddy Bear Mural in Baby Nursery

Skiing Teddy Bear

These first-time parents were excited to decorate their baby nursery. Since they had already purchased Paddington Bear crib bedding, they thought a teddy bear mural on their nursery walls could look nice.  They liked their bear bedding, but were also into sports and not quite sure how these two things could work together. I met … Read more

Toy Chest Mural in Child Dentistry

Painted Toy Chest Mural

Would a painted toy chest mural look good in a Dental Exam Room for kids? This Dental Office has a lot of children as patients. And the Doctor wanted to make the space more inviting so the children could relax while she cleaned their little teeth. She thought seeing some of their favorite toys painted … Read more

Tooth Fairy Wall Mural Painted in Dental Office

Dentist Office Wall Mural

This Van Nuys Dental Office wanted to make their exam room more pleasant for child patients. So I was called and asked to paint a tooth fairy wall mural in their child exam room. The dentist had already found a tooth fairy design that she liked. And she paid a licensing fee so she had … Read more

Ballet Tree Mural – Unique Ballerina Wall Art

Ballet Tree Mural

What is a ballet tree mural? When I was asked to paint a ballet tree mural, I admit I was curious. A ballerina puts in a lot of  ballet practice. This teenage ballerina had a collection of worn pointe shoes to prove it. She thought up a clever way to display them. She and her … Read more

Moon and Stars Mural in Baby Nursery

Moon and Stars Baby Nursery Mural

Decorating a nursery for a new baby is so much fun! Are you thinking about a moon and stars theme for your baby room? Moon and Stars Mural in Nursery This mural was painted in Burbank, CA The couple was expecting their first baby and had seen a picture of the exact moon and stars … Read more

Painted Walking Cane

Painted Walking Cane

Would a painted walking cane make you less resistant needing to use one? My friend, Emily, is such a sweetheart. I love visiting her. She is in her 90’s, fully able to live on her own, is lively, quick witted and always smiling. She is my hero! Recently she started needing the assistance of a … Read more

Flag Wall Mural in Progress

Flag Wall Mural

I love America! …and so does this teenager who wanted a huge flag mural painted in his room. See the before, in progress and finished mural photos (below). This mural was painted in Encino, California. What client asked for: This teen wanted giant flag –  as large as possible, to fit in his space. He … Read more

Sky Painted Ceiling – Kitchen Ceiling Makeover

Faux Sky Painted on Ceiling

See how new lighting and a sky painted ceiling transforms this kitchen.  A kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a home, and this one was in serious need of a makeover. This kitchen happens to be mine. If I’d have known how great updating my kitchen would feel, I’d have done it … Read more

Painted Name and Vines Border

Painted Name and Vines Mural

Know any girls who love butterflies and flowers? Emily does! Her room was painted to compliment her Pottery Barn Kids bedding. The butterflies, vines, and flowers look adorable flowing all around her room. Check out Emily’s custom hand-painted wall border (below) Painted Vines to match Pottery Barn Bedding (This mural was painted in Glendale, Ca) … Read more

Colorful Painted Kitchen Table – Wow!

Hand-Painted Kitchen Table

Need a new kitchen table? Transform the one you have with paint! I spent the day painting with the most beautiful family. I have known them since their first daughter was born and she is now in high school! Every year or so they are in need of some creative painting and I love it … Read more

Jungle Wall Mural in Baby Nursery-Video

Jungle Wall Mural in Baby Nursery

A jungle theme nursery is great for a baby boy or girl. And I painted this jungle wall mural in a nursery for new parents who are expecting a baby boy. Decorating a nursery is fun and so is getting a custom jungle mural painted.   These parents-to-be knew they wanted happy, animals painted in … Read more