What’s on that label? Did you ever wonder what was on that paint can label the paint store affixes to the lid of the can? That information is valuable especially when getting refills of that color in the future. Keep in mind, not all paint stores print their labels exactly in this format. However, you
Choosing the Right Paint Finish
Paint sheen is the level of shininess or reflectivity in a paint. Choosing the right paint finish, also known as the paint sheen, can be overwhelming; there’s so many different types. However, once you understand the limits of each sheen and where you’re going to use that sheen in your home or business, the selection
A Short and Sweet History of the Mural
Did you ever wonder how murals came to be? Well, here’s a “Short and Sweet” history of the mural. What is a mural? The word “mural” comes from the Latin word “murus” meaning wall. Murals are wall and ceiling imagery. Many murals are applied directly to the wall using paint or indirectly by applying a
Moving a Mural
Haha, I bet the title of this post, “Moving a Mural” made you look twice. Let me tell you the story about how I recreated a nursery mural for a client. Two years ago, I painted a cherry blossom tree branch mural on a nursery room wall. My client and I had the perfect color
3-d Ceiling Illusion Bedroom Mural
A few years ago, I was called by a client to help her with her daughter’s bedroom. She wanted me to create a 3-d ceiling illusion bedroom mural. It would be something that would be elegant but would also be versatile in case to turn the bedroom into a guest room in the future. My
Surprise Bedroom Makeover Wall Finish
A couple of years ago, I helped with a surprise bedroom makeover for a college age young woman. A repeat client of mine sent me a text with a picture. “Marcine, my daughter found this pin of a wall finish on Pinterest. She loves the color and the look of the wall. Can you do
Outdoor Murals for Home and Business
As I write this blog entry, the temperature is finally warming up here in NJ. I’m thinking about how many people will be turning their attention to outdoor spaces. Homeowners will think of converting home backyards as extensions of their living spaces or magical outdoor places. Businesses may have already made a shift to using
One of the coolest projects I’ve done so far
I have been doing this art business thing for a while and I often think about what are some of the absolute neatest projects I’ve done during my career. Coming up with just one project fitting the “cool” bill was impossible, but I’ll tell you what has to be the coolest type of projectS: being
Adding a Bit of Family to an Outside Porch
I love my front porch. Over the years that I have lived in my house, my front porch has been a gathering place for neighbors to come and chat, a contained place for my boys to play with their monster trucks when they were younger, the location for many weird and wonderful Halloween decorations. The
The Magnolia Tree Mural
Highland Park in NJ is a neat place. It has a variety of charming homes, a diverse cultural community, an active business community, and a small hometown feel. And, it has this one magnolia tree that my client absolutely loved. A few years ago, a repeat client of mine became the proud owner of Edison Pack and