GALLERY

This gallery showcases the fantastic talent of the contributing artists. The murals are arranged by subject for easy reference.

I am humbled by the amazing wealth of talent showcased in this gallery and truly appreciate each artist and his or her respective contributions.

Ceilings

Nothing sparks the imagination more than being surrounded by art—literally. The ceiling, or “fifth wall,” offers unlimited possibility for mural painters.

1. Ceiling Medallion, Sharon Leichsenring, 48" × 75" (1.2m × 1.9m), artist’s acrylics on ceiling, photograph by Thomas Cain

2. Ceiling, Pascal Amblard, 8' × 8' (2.4m × 2.4m), acrylics, photograph by Pascal Amblard

3. The Fall of the Gigants originally rendered by Giulio Romano, Sean Crosby, 14' × 16' (4.3m × 4.9m), Faux Effects PlasterTex Base, Faux Effects FauxCrème Colors, photograph by Craig Walsh

4. Admirations—detail, Randy Ingram and J. Brian Townsend, 12' (3.7m) in diameter, dome, oil on plaster, photograph by Randy Ingram and J. Brian Townsend

5. Bamboo Ceiling, Joseph Taylor, 12' × 16' (3.7m × 4.9m), acrylics, photograph by Exposures Unlimited Ron Kolb

6. Night Sky, accurate to the northern hemisphere during the summer solstice, Gary Lord, 16' (4.9m) diameter, latex and acrylic paints, photograph by Ron Forth

7. The Triumph of Zephyr and Flora (originally rendered by Giovanni Battista Tipeolo in 1734-1735), Sean Crosby, 4' × 6' (1.2m × 1.8m), Faux Effects PlasterTex Base, Faux Effects FauxCrème Colors; Trompe L’oeil frame painted with Faux Effects Neutral White SetCoat, FauxCrème Colors and Activator II, photograph by Sean Crosby

8. Airbrushed Boardroom Daytime Sky, Gary Lord, 35' × 80' (10.7m × 24.4m), latex and acrylic paints, photograph by Ron Forth

Figures

There are almost as many ways to paint the human figure as there are humans. From classical to action to photo-realistic, these gallery pieces offers a variety of examples.

1. Reproduction of a scene by English painter John Godward (1861-1922) with artist’s wife (Kate) as the subject, Marc Potocsky, 5'6" × 4'6" (1.7m × 1.4m), acrylics on canvas, photograph by Justin C. Maturo

2. Detail from 19th c. Pre-Raphaelite Reproduction (Stanhope), Lori Le Mare, 36" × 24" (91cm × 61cm), acrylics, photograph by Lori Le Mare

3. Surfacing, Lori Le Mare, 36" × 24” (91cm × 61cm), oil, photograph by Lori Le Mare

4. Zeus and Hera—detail, Jeff Raum (based on Rubens), 3' (91cm) diameter dome, oils

5. A Handful of Keys—detail, William Cochran, 17' × 8' (5.2m × 2.4m) (figures are life-sized), acrylic paint and antigraffiti coating on ventilated cement panel system, commissioned by the Village of Great Neck Plaza, photo courtesy Studio William Cochran

6. Reproduction of The Archangel Michael, Sean Crosby, 4' × 6' (1.2m × 1.8m), Faux Effects PlasterTex base, Faux Effects FauxCrème colors, photograph by Craig Walsh

7. A Handful of Keys—detail, William Cochran, 17' × 8' (5.2m × 2.4m) (figures are life-sized), acrylic paint and antigraffiti coating on ventilated cement panel system, commissioned by the Village of Great Neck Plaza, photo courtesy Studio William Cochran

8. Young Veronese—detail, Pascal Amblard, 7' × 4' (2.1m × 1.2m), acrylics, photograph by Pascal Amblard

9. Keiwan Ratliff/ Cincinnati Bengal, Shawn Voelker, 36" × 48" (91cm × 122cm), acrylic foil painting on artist board, photograph by Dale Voelker Photography

10. Sea Nymph Panel, Alison Woolley Bukhgalter, 35" × 24" (89cm × 61cm), casein paint on wood, photograph by Florenceart.net studio

Nature

A mural of a sweeping vista can create a “view” in any location and let one enjoy the splendor of the outdoors. Subjects can range from traditional, idyllic countrysides to exotic fantasy landscapes.

1. Detail from 16th c. French Romantic Reproduction (Boucher), Lori Le Mare, 24" × 65" (61cm × 165cm), acrylics, photograph by Lori Le Mare

2. Hudson River Hallway—detail, Randy Ingram and J. Brian Townsend, 24' × 8.5' (7.3m × 2.6m), oil on sheetrock, photograph by Randy Ingram and J. Brian Townsend

3. Novak Tropical Mural, Zebo, 10' × 10' (3m × 3m), acrylic, glaze and airbrush paint on wall plaster, photograph by Zebo Studio

4. India—detail, Jeff Raum, 8' × 8' (2.4m), acrylics, photograph by Jeff Raum

5. Tropical Beach Paradise, Randy Ingram and J. Brian Townsend, 40" × 84" (102cm × 213cm), oil on canvas, photograph by Randy Ingram and J. Brian Townsend

6. Ursini Project, Sharon Leichsenring, 5.4' × 14' (1.6m × 4.3m), Artist’s acrylics on wall, photograph by Thomas Cain

Ornamental

Decorative scrolls and flourishes have charmed the eye for centuries. An ornamental mural adds beauty and sophistication to any area.

1. 18th c. French Decorative Ornament Panel With Gold Trompe L’oeil Molding, Marc Potocsky, 3'2" × 2' (97cm × 61cm), acrylics, photograph by Justin C. Maturo

2. Ancient Pompeian Mural, Melanie Royals, 48" × 84" (122cm × 213cm), glazing and stenciling on various distressed plaster finishes, photograph by Gary Conaughton, www.GaryConaughtonPhotography.com

3. Ornamental Mural 2, Cynthia Davis, with Rena Paris, (left panel) 5' × 4' (152cm x 122cm), (right panel) 26" × 4' (66cm x 122cm), acrylics, photograph by Joshua Pestka

4. Ornamental Mural, Cynthia Davis, with Rena Paris, 7' × 6' (2.1m × 1.8m), acrylics, photograph by Joshua Pestka

Faux Finishes

Wood-graining, marble, patina—faux finishes showcase the versatility of paint as a medium and the skill of the artist.

1. Bookmatch Faux Cherry Grained Panel With Trompe L’oeil Molding and Ornament, Marc Potocsky 3'2" × 2'2" (97cm × 66cm), acrylics and oil, photograph by Justin C. Maturo

2. Faux Marble Columns and Starlite Walls, Jeannine Dostal, acrylics, photograph courtesy of Jeannine Dostal

3. Walnut Wood Grained With Inlaid Rosewood Burl and Egg-and-Dart Wood Inlaid Ornamentation, Pierre Finkelstein, 20' × 18' × 10' (6.1m × 5.5m × 3m), beer glaze undertone, oil glaze second and third steps, oil varnished, photograph courtesy of Pierre Finkelstein

Trompe L’oeil

A successful trompe l’oeil mural should make the viewers forget they are looking at a flat surface. An artist must master the concepts of perspective, texture, and lighting to truly fool the eye.

1. Pompeian-Style Hand Painted Ornament With Aged Texture and Portor Marble Baseboard, Pierre Finkelstein, 14' × 14' × 10' (4.3m × 4.3m × 3m), water-based glazing, matte fluid acrylic painting over oil basecoat, oil varnished, photograph courtesy of Pierre Finkelstein

2. Weeping Wall With Plaque, Dave and Pam Schmidt, panel: 4' × 8' (1.2m × 2.4m), plaque: 3' diameter (1m), concrete, plaster and acrylic paint, photograph by Cripe Photography

3. Trompe L’oeil Classical Scene, Dave Schmidt and Gary Lord 8' × 16' (2.4m × 4.9m), acrylics, photograph by Ron Forth

4. Imitation Violet Breche, Rouge Royal and Portor Marble with trompe l’oeil molding, Marc Potocsky, 2'8"× 6'4" (81cm × 193cm), acrylics, photograph by Marc Potocsky

5. Mosaic Border and Stone Wall, Jeannine Dostal, acrylics, Faux Effects Aqua Stone and Faux Effects color tints and glazes, photograph by Exposures Unlimited Ron Kolb

6. Stove Backsplash Niche, Cynthia Davis, with Cathie-Rose Michaud, 42” x 25” (107cm × 64cm), acrylic over Italian plaster, photograph by Joshua Pestka

7. Pietra Dura-Style Inlaid Marble, with onyx, breccias, and various semi-precious stones, Pierre Finkelstein, 30" × 40" (76cm × 102cm), matte-fluid acrylic, water-based varnish on draw-down card, photograph courtesy of Pierre Finkelstein

8. Italian Landscape Trompe L’oeil, Nicola Vigini, 5' × 6' (1.5m × 1.8m), oils, photograph by Nicola Vigini

9. Niche and Statue With Trompe L’oeil Shears and Architecture, Marc Potocsky, 4'5" × 8.5' (1.3m × 2.6m), acrylics on canvas, photograph by Justin C. Maturo

10. Niche With Parrots and Fruit, Pascal Amblard, 3' × 5' (91cm × 152cm), acrylics, photograph by Pascal Amblard

11. Faux Marble Inlay Tabletop, Alison Woolley Bukhgalter, 47" × 47" (119cm × 119cm), casein paint on wood, photograph by Florenceart.net studio

12. Striped Drapery, Sheri Hoeger, 8.5' × 11' (2.6m × 3.4m), airbrushed acrylics, photograph by Dave Adams Photography

13. Lion Fountain, Jeff Raum, 38" × 22" (97cm × 56cm), acrylics, photograph by Jeff Raum

14. The Forgotten Song From Community Bridge, William Cochran, 15' × 10' (4.6m × 3m), silicate paint on cement stucco, photograph by Edwin Remsberg

15. Niche with Vase, Joseph Taylor, 3' × 6' (91cm × 183cm), Latex and acrylic paints, photograph by Exposures Unlimited Ron Kolb

16. Bantam Lake Wine Cellar, Sharon Leichsen-ring, 7'10" × 14' (2.4m × 4.3m), artist’s acrylics on wall, photograph by Thomas Cain

17. Wine Cellar Trompe L’oeil, Nicola Vigini, 6' × 9' (1.8m × 2.7m), oils, photograph by Nicola Vigini

18. Wine Cellar, Jeff Raum, 86" × 53" (2.2m × 1.3m), acrylics, photograph by Jeff Raum

Theme
Theme murals create a unique feel to reflect the client’s personality and style. They can be inspired by a place, a pet, a time period or even a famous work of art.

1. Tiffany, Sheri Hoeger, 32" × 16" (81cm × 41cm), airbrushed acrylics, photograph by Sheri Hoeger

2. Giraffe Silhouettes at Sunset, Joe Taylor, 6' × 12' (1.8m x 3.7m), latex and acrylic paints, photograph by Exposures Unlimited Ron Kolb

3. Laundry Overalls, Sheri Hoeger, 5.5' × 22" (165cm × 56cm), airbrushed acrylics, photograph by Hugh Hoeger

4. Nautical Mural, Cynthia Davis, with Rita Sellers, 15' × 5' (4.6m × 1.5m), acrylics, photograph by Joshua Pestka

5. Battle of the Fantastics, Randy Ingram and J. Brian Townsend, 48" × 74" (1.2m × 1.9m), oil on canvas, photograph by Randy Ingram and J. Brian Townsend

6. Peaceful Gardens, Jeannine Dostal, 6' × 11' (1.8m × 3.4m), multi-media waterbased products, photograph by Robin Victor Goetz/www.gorvgp.com

7. Specialty-Themed Game Room, Dave and Pam Schmidt, 24’ x 8’ (7.3m x 2.4m), acrylics, photograph by Dave and Pam Schmidt

8. Rose Parade, Rebecca Baer, 15.5" × 31.5" (39cm × 80cm), acrylics, photograph by Rebecca Baer

9. Replicas of Classic Movie Posters, Kris Hampton, 24" × 36" (61cm × 91cm) each, latex and acrylic paints, photograph by Kris Hampton

10. Schoeb Klimt Mural, Zebo, 14' × 18' (4.3m × 5.5m), Faux Effects Palette Deco AquaColors and Modern Masters metallic paints on wall plaster, photograph by Zebo Studio

11. Dancing Silhouettes, Gary Lord, 8' × 16' (2.4m × 4.9m), latex paint, photograph by Gary Lord

12. Art Deco Dining Room, Sharon Leichsenring, 8'4" × 12' (2.5m × 3.7m), satin finish latex paint and artist’s acrylics, photograph by Thomas Cain

13. Touch of Golden Sun, Jeannine Dostal, Faux Effects Palette Deco and color tints, photograph by Jeannine Dostal

14. The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort Monkey Bar Mural, Zebo, 6' × 20' (1.8m × 6.1m), acrylic, glaze and airbrush paint on wall plaster, photograph by Tina Parkes, Portraits by Tina

15. Schoeb Trees Mural, Zebo, 14' × 12' (4.3m × 3.7m), Airbrush paint and AquaColors on wall plaster, photograph by Zebo Studio

16. Wedding Kimono Wall Hanging, Melanie Royals, 47" × 64" (119cm × 163cm), glazing and stencil embossing with metallic plaster and paints on canvas, photograph by Gary Conaughton, www.GaryConaughtonPhotography.com