Murals by Los Angeles Muralist Gabrielle » european art

Italian Landscape Mural in Old World style

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:04:14 +0000

: Pomegranate tree

This pomegranate tree is part of a big 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, subtle colors and fading. It reminds of the Da Vinci times when the world was calmer and more relaxed.

Call for an estimate 818 470 2932 – located in Los Angeles, CA

Playing Children Out-door Mural

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:22:14 +0000

: playing Children

Playing Kids is a mural we did out-doors. The kids are in life-size as well as the dog and the cat.

Our client wanted his own kids painted on the walls as an everlasting memory.

This mural is in Switzerland and I remember very well when we did it: It was in April and it was still very cold.

Call for an estimate if you like a similar mural: 818-470 2932

Dining table in Shabby Chic, French Country Style

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:58:40 +0000

This table is a Must See indeed!

I restored this table made out of solid wood and decided to give it a very special look. I chose the legendary and beautiful French Fleur den Lyss symbol and hand painted it in the middle of the table.

The table has 2 extension leaves.

If you are interested in such a table or similiar, please contact me. This is a show piece and unavailable.

Furniture only local pick up in Glendale, CA. Shipping to other places on request only.
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Greek Wall Mural for the Backyard

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:15:39 +0000

: Greek Mural

This is a wall of a garage which was white. My clients did some very nice landscaping and added a pavilion tent which looked very good with the typical Greek colors blue and white.

It is a typical Greek setting that you will find on very many Greek islands. If you are a fan of Greece and have a backyard wall you will like this wall mural.

Call 818 470 2932 for a free estimate.

Eye Catcher – Swiss Cheese Bench

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:57:26 +0000

Swiss Cheese Bench

Swiss Cheese Bench

When you think of Switzerland what comes first in mind? Chocolate, of course but also the famous Swiss Cheese. Right?

In 2005 this bench was exhibited in Zurich and everyone loved and could memorize it.

Such a bench is great for restaurant’s waiting areas or for a garden or patio.
If you like something special which will catch anybodys attention, you should have such a bench.

The bench will be customized with an appropiate design for your business or with any design of your choice.

How to make a room look bigger

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:49:34 +0000

Choose a templateFor the bathroom I got a picture (in this case from the Interior Designer) and I used it as a template; it was a tropical scene which the client liked a lot.
Step 2
Make the draft (design)

You can do a little drawing or use your painting computer programs such as Photoshop. I always take a picture of the blank wall and copy and paste the mural elements into the photograph. For the tropical mural I took some elements of the photo and combined them with other ideas like hibiscus flowers, tropical plants and so on.
I will show you a detailled draft in my next article.

Step 3
Paint the mural
If the mural needs a light coating you would do this first. For the tropical landscape I used a white surface because of the different colors (sky and forest)
Then you do the outlines; I use charcoal – I would not recommend pencil or any other paint.
Fill in hte background colors for the sky and forest, so a foliage green and sky blue which I . Use light colors and systematically add the details. You can do them freehand or project them. For this mural I used the projector only for the plant named bird of paradise in the right corner.

Step 4
The mural’s details would be added at the end, some highlights, deeper tones and little lines here and there. It has to come alive.
After it was finished I sealed the mural with a matt finish to protect it from moisture.

Faux Finishes for any rooms

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:22:55 +0000

: 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.

Antique Scroll on hand painted papyrus

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:18:03 +0000

Antique scroll Mural

This is a hand painted antique scroll on papyrus. The paper is not real paper, I faux finished the texture, so it is all painted! My client gave me some quotes she liked which were rounding up the whole mural.

The mural is in the entry way on a wall which connects kitchen and living room.

Get the Seventies feeling – T.Rex Get it on!

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:47:43 +0000

A romantic mural after the painting of N. Lancret – the progress

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:30:00 +0000

A 17th century mural after the painting of Nicholas Lancret (1690-1743). Let’s become romantic…

This is a blank wall. Look at it. Do you see anything special? No, it’s just a wall in a room which is the dining room of a private residence in the Bel Air area of Los Angeles.
My own artistic viewpoint: A challenge. Need for creation. Empty space. Liveless space. I searched and found a wonderful painting which was finally chosen by the client.

The draft for the mural can be seen at the end of this blog.

Right side of the wall, next to the door. I decided to paint a french landscape which was typical for the 17th century paintings.

The angel is sleeping – tranquility is the keyword.

The landscape is growing, more trees and bushes. Roses around the angel – it’s timeless. No need to rush. Tranquility.

People are entering the scene. Musicians playing old instruments.

A girl – still in no motion. Flower in her hair. A little smile…

The musicans come alive.

The star, the highlight of the mural is beginning to come into existence. It’s a beautiful lady…

Here she is:
Mademoiselle Marie de Camargo. One of the first famous ballerinas in Europe. She might have been forgotten but when I found her it made me feel happy. She is history. She is wonderful. She is dancing forever…

Left to the ballerina there is a handsome boy who plays the drum and the flute at once.

Landscape again, a lake, soft background. Cloudy sky. It’s a romantic summer’s day. Tranquility.

The whole Mural is done. Duration: 6 weeks.

And here is the draft and the painting of Nicholas Lancret: