This picture is a close-up of a small part, of a desert scene wall mural that was painted on a wooden garage door over 20 years ago, by another artist. It’s in need of repair. Paint is peeling off in many places. The previous artist couldn’t be found, so I was commissioned to restore this … Read more
Painting a school playground with colorful markings looks inviting to children. And if those playground markings also inspire kids fitness, it’s even better. Can asphalt be painted? Yes! This colorful fitness trail was painted directly on the blacktop of an elementary school playground. These days kids love their devices and often sit for long … Read more
Kids love to play games especially at recess. Some school playgrounds don’t have any trees and are quite boring. Since recess time at school is often spent outside on a playground, it’s definitely more fun if school playground areas have colorful painted games on the asphalt. I hadn’t ever painted playground markings before. So when … Read more
Learn how to paint cement stones. As a muralist, sometimes I’m asked to paint interesting things on unusual surfaces. My client’s cement started having stress cracks near her pool area. She wanted to disguise these ugly cracks, as well as other cement patches. But, how do you make old cement look prettier? We decided … Read more
This outdoor wall mural was painted on the wall of a guesthouse. Painting an exterior wall can add color and create ambiance. My client wanted to make the patio area of her backyard more colorful and inviting. She also liked Moroccan doorways a lot. She had some fun ideas for a mural and called … Read more