Murals by Los Angeles Muralist Gabrielle

Faux Finish for Hallway Railings

Is your home all white? In the 70s it was very trendy to paint everyting in the house white – the walls, the bathrooms, the railings, the windows – just everything.

I figured it is a lack of contrast, right? So where do you start in changing it?  Sure you can paint the walls and the trims. But what about the railings and doors and windows?

I was hired to refinish the hallway railing in a “white house” and suggested an espresso brown for the railing.

First you would sand the wood and paint it with a primer. When it is dry you add the first color:  a chocolate brown. Let it dry. Mix the glaze, it needs to be one tone darker. Add the glaze and let it dry. Mix another glaze and add some water to it, it should not be very thick.  Use the glaze until all white spots are gone but the wooden  structure would shine through. Finally seal it.  Does this sound complicated? I hope not. You always have the chance to contact me, in case you have a “white house” and need some contrast. Happy painting.

Beach Mural

This beautiful pastell colored beach mural was done for  a cute little girl.

It was going around all four walls and has an umbrella, a sand castle, a surf board and palm trees.

Isn’t it charming? A beach mural is very fun for children and a very cute theme. It can be combined with almost every furniture color.

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Hand painted Headboard

This customized headboard got  acomplete new look with the romantic French Country style painting.

Blue pansies are holding the robbon at the corners and make a great contrast to the dark wood.

I can practically paint anything you like on a headboard or piece of furniture.

Call 818-470 2932 if you want to get more information or if you have any questions.

Pomme granate tree

This pommegranate tree is part of  abig mural in the hallway of a Bel Air residence.

It was done completely in Old World style, featuring an Italian landscape, trees, cypresses, lemons, grapes and flowers.

The background is like a faux finish, sublte colors and fading.  It reminds of the Da Vinci times when the world was calmer and more relaxed.

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faux finished hallway railing

This railing was white as almost everything in this home.

To add some contrast my client and I decided to faux finish the railing and give it a warm espresso brown. This was a great idea. The hallway looks completely different now! It is very stylish!
If you are thinking of remodelling your hallway but don’t want to buy a new railing, this is the alternative.

It is less expensive, not messy at all and can be done in a short time. No annoying construction delays and errors – it will be a smooth transition.

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sleeping angel

The sleeping angel is part of a very romantic mural featuring one of greatest  European ballerinas.

Inmidst a French old world landscape the angel has no intentions, no interference – it is pure - it is a forgotten part of a world which was full of detail, romance and love.

If I could go back in time I would go back when life was easier and you could find the love for details everywhere. If you see the Ballerina  on my website you will understand…

Faux finish with ornamental drawings

Faux Finishes are not out!
If you might have thought that this traditional wall finish is not trendy any more, you must know that it is still an option to bring life into your home.
I have done many faux finishes in homes which were completely white.  All the walls. The hallway, the bathrooms – white, white, white with no contrast at all.  

For a mansion in Bel Air I faux finishes these 3 niches in the hallway and added French style ornamental drawings inside.