Edward Hopper style landscape

We are currently working in Mt. Kisco, NY, restoring a landscape mural in the style of Edward Hopper. This mural was painted in 1997 by Lena Fransioli (my wife) and Brooke Sheldon (Brooke Wilson then). A few years back the wall suffered water damage and unfortunately, the mural was not painted on canvas but directly on the wall. The home owner had a local artist repaint the damaged areas and the difference in style and color between the original and the repair needed correction. The attached photo is of Lena sketching back the original layout over the slightly changed repair. Small changes in the composition can make a big difference in the flow of the mural. This mural began as a tribute to Edward Hopper, making the emphasis on the diagonal essential.

More on the floor we did last week soon.

Decorative Wallpapers

This post is very long because I have been busy adding to our line of wallpapers. Luckily it is almost all photos with few words. You have seen, in previous posts, our panels and murals, so I will concentrate on decorative work. All these wallpapers can be sized to fit a space & the color can be tweaked. We plan to have an e-store up before the end of 2012.

I find inspiration everywhere and below are a few examples, starting with nature.

Detail of moss depicted in the paper shown above.

A different kind of moss.

Detail from paper shown above.

Moss & Granite.

Detail from paper shown above, note the droplet of water.


Antique papers are a good source of ideas.

Detail from paper shown above.

Passion-B

Detail from paper shown above.


Old textiles can be a great source of motivation too.

Tree peonies 1.



Detail


Bubbles in ice. I have many ice inspired choices.

Detail from paper shown above.

Mushrooms


The following examples are created from our sample boards of faux finishes.
Malachite with color change.

Acid etched silver leaf.

Acid etched dutch metal (light)

Detail from paper shown above. (dark)

Etched gold-silver.

Acid etched dutch metal.

Cupric acid etched silver leaf.

Eggshell crackle.

Detail from paper shown above.

From a faux agate.

2-Etched dutch metal with color change.

Detail from paper shown above.


Antique tapestries are fantastic.

Detail from paper shown above.

Stork & Lion

Detail from paper shown above.

Toro

Chalet

Detail from paper shown above.


Bronze wings with verdigris.

Detail from paper shown above.


I have found revelation even in the kitchen, below are creations from fresh baked bread crust. They are rather South Western in feel.




Old stencils from the California Missions.

Parchment

Detail

Organic Star

Detail from paper shown above.

Fril

Detail from paper shown above.

Shagreen

Detail from paper shown above.

Abstract paint splatter.

Detail from paper shown above.


I would love your feedback, tell me what you are visually stimulated by. I will translate it into a wallpaper.