Painters for Murals, Stencil, Trompe l'oiel
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Sept 2005
Any one know of a good muralist/painter for a baby's room? We live in the Lamorinda area.
Thanks!
Jennifer
Deirdre McCarthy is a very talented muralist who has done all kinds of murals, including children's rooms. She is in Alameda but has done work in Contra Costa County also, including a children's room in Orinda.
You can email her at mcdybas[at]alamedanet.net
lbytof
Try Connie Vink for Murals. She did all the murals at Cotton and Co on College Ave and does a lot around the area. Her website is conniesartworks.com or her number is 209-588-9821.
sharon
Karen Lewis painted a colorful, fun, underwater/bunny themed mural for my friend's little girl. She made coordinating window treatments and I'm sure she could do comforters, pillows and soft stuffed creatures to match too!
Here's her website: www.kslewis.com/decor
or call her at: 510.251.9322
or email her at: karen[at]kslewis.com
Cary
June 2004
Looking for a skilled, reasonably-priced, and
professional artist to do some trompe l'oeil/whimsical
landscape murals in Oakland. This job requires a reasonable
amount of skill and should not be a beginning artist. Must
have experience, references, samples of previous work, etc.
There's only one other recommendation on the parents
network and it's from 1999. Appreciate any references or
leads. Thanks!
I'd like to recommend Thad Warren, of Oakland, to anyone looking for an artist for murals, tromp l'oeil, faux, or other decorative effects. I've seen his portfolio. Amazing stuff. And, from what I know of him, he's definitely "into" what he does. I don't have his number, but his in-progress website is at www.lushart.com. He and his partner have a phone number posted there. (I recall that you've gotta click on a teeny-tiny circle at the left of their homepage to get to it.) Kerri
For a great wall artist, please give Connie Vink a try. She
lives in the valley, but works up here frequently. She
painted the ''whimsy woods'' character wall at Cotton and
Company on College Ave and the farm mural that looks onto
the back parking lot. She can do all types of painting and
has a wide range of styles. I beleive her prices are more
reasonable than most (I paid $400 for a medium sized
child's airplane mural, clouds, sky, etc) Give her a call
209-588-9821 she has brochures with samples of her work she
can send you. I think you'll be happy with her work.
Try Caroline Stern. She does faux finish, murals, etc with
real Fine Arts sensibility and ability. Her number is 510-
652-0683 and her e-mail is decoart AT aol.com.
Good luck
May 2004
I am looking for someone (maybe a grad student in art?) to paint
our preschooler's room - probably change the background color
and for sure make murals of animals (simple, lovely wildlife on
some walls and sea creatures on the other walls). Any idea
where I can find such a person? Any idea what this should
cost? Thanks in advance for your thoughts and recommendations.
Ioana
Call Tom Matousek of Pied Piper Designs! His work is
Amazing and he is truly a wonderful guy 925-787-1225,
tjmatous at aol.com. He has a portfolio/samples of completed
works, or could sketch something for you on the spot. Have
fun!
Wendy
Loana,
I just moved into a new house & found someone who painted
my daughter's room with a circus theme on one side of her
room & clowns on the other. My daughter loves it. The
painter name is Lille James & her # is (510) 501-3622
She charged me $1,000. Tell her Shelly gave you her #.
My good friend Anne Wolf is a talented and creative artist
who does murals in children's rooms. I have seen photos of
the murals and they look great. Her clients get individual
attention combined with professionalism and skill. Anne can
give you an idea about costs, try her phone (510) 525-7105
or anwolf at wildmail.com
lisa
Ioana: My brother, Tom Wendt, is an Illustrator and
muralist who has been coming up to the bay area lately to
paint murals. He can paint a 3 ft. by 7ft. mural starting
around $300, for example. He wouldn't have any problem
painting animals around a room as you would like. Do keep
in mind that intricate detail adds more time/cost. He can
be reached at (209)525-8341 (in Modesto). He can email
photos of his work.
Eric
I know a young mother in Napa who has been doing
specialized painting in the Valley and beyond for several
years. I have never personally used her services but have
seen her work, and a friend of mine in Berkeley had her do
her son's toy chest. She specializes in floral and mural
designs, walls and furniture, she can also match colors
and designs of linens. Her name is Mara Pickett, her
business phone is (707)256-3117.
I know you are thinking that she may be quite costly. I
would give her a try though. She is young and enthusiastic
and still building her portfolio. Good Luck!
Sarah
To the woman looking for someone to paint children's bedroom wall
mural: I'm not sure when you posted your request... but, yes, I have a
recommendation. Thad Warren. I just recommended him to someone looking
for a restoration artist, but your project is more precisely ''up the alley'' of
what he does these days. (decorative painting, murals, faux finishes) He lives
in Oakland. I don't have his phone number, but his website address is
www.lushart.com He's good!!! ... and definitely ''into'' what he does. (I
know he has a few photos of his children's wall murals posted on his site.)
k.f
March 2004
If you'd like to give your child's room a sweet, whimsical touch, I'd highly
recommend the handpainted stencils of my neighbor, Dave Guthrie.
Dave recently designed and painted a magical border of dragonflies and
ladybugs in my daughter-to-be's room. He's very reasonably priced, has
a wonderful sense of design and color, and is quite easy to work with.
Dave adapted the design from a piece of bedding that I had, but has
many of his own designs as well. He turned a small plain bedroom into a
little wonderland. I can't recommend him highly enough! Dave also
designs signs and graphics. He can be reached at 510-527-
9072.
Alison
2001
Anyone know a painter (amateur or professional) who would paint a mural on
the walls of my kids' room? I don't have a lot of money to spend, but I'd
like something a few steps up from what I could do myself. Any leads would
be appreciated. Judith
My husband and I hired Carolyn of Deco Art in North Oakland to paint a
cloudscape on the ceiling of our son's room. We love it! It's soft and
beautiful with hues of purple and other sunset colors. She's a one-woman
show and is very pleasant to work with. Her number is 652-0683.
S. Harris
My neighbor is an artist and has a business of painting children's
furniture and walls. She is a mom too. Her name is Laura and her # is
655-0678. Tell her I referred you. Good Luck!
Vicki
March 2005
mural/kids room painter
i have a friend stan stroh who is an incredible artist. he can transform any room into a magical space! let him work with you & your child to create an original mural that reflects your childms unique spirit.
Call (510) 558-0178 or email- stanstroh AT prodigy.net
Corey
Jan 2005
Decorative Painter/Murals
I wanted to recommend a painter who recently did my son's
room and bathroom. The bedroom is a beach theme with huge
palm trees and the adjoining bathroom is an all
encompassing ocean with Nemo and his pals. It's
wonderful! Her name is Connie Vink and I believe she
painted the mural inside Cotton & Co on College. She has a
website: conniesartworks.com. I highly recommend her.
sharon
Mural artist/Decorative Painter for your nursery or children's room!
If you're looking for someone to paint your baby's nursery, any
room in the house or a mural for your business, I highly
recommend Tricia Sheridan. We're expecting our baby next month
and Tricia painted my daughter's nursery and it's gorgeous! She
has many years of experience and a beautiful portfolio.... check out
her website at: www.camurals.com
or call her at (415) 461-4931 (Tell her Randa recommended you!)
Randa
From: SalsaC (5/99)
I would like to recommen Flo Simon, 531-2749 to anyone who wants either
interior painting or tromp l'oiel, faux painting or stenciling done. He
is an artist from Germany and is easy to work with and listens to what
you want and is good at suggesting colors and ideas. Small jobs okay.
Feb 2006
I have a great recommendation for anyone looking to have something fun done for their kid's room or furniture.
Jonah and Lindsey are students at CCAC- great, nice, fun to work with. They designed and painted a mural in our children's room which looks absolutely fantastic. And they were very reasonably priced. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to finally re-do their children's room or spruce up that old beat-up bookcase. I am happy to recommend them and/or send photos of their work. Their phone numbers: Johah (510) 295-3564 and Lindsey (510) 333-7780
margaret
March 2005
i have a friend stan stroh who is an incredible artist. he can transform any room into a magical space! let him work with you & your child to create an original mural that reflects your childms unique spirit.
Call (510) 558-0178 or email- stanstroh[at/prodigy.net
Corey
January 2005
I wanted to recommend a painter who recently did my son's
room and bathroom. The bedroom is a beach theme with huge
palm trees and the adjoining bathroom is an all
encompassing ocean with Nemo and his pals. It's
wonderful! Her name is Connie Vink and I believe she
painted the mural inside Cotton & Co on College. She has a
website: conniesartworks.com. I highly recommend her.
sharon
December 2004
Mural artist/Decorative Painter for your nursery or children's room!
I have an excellent recommendation for a mural
artist/decorative painter. Tricia Sheridan painted my
nursery today and did an gorgeous job! We're having a
girls so she painted a mural with flowers, butterflies,
birds and my daughter's name. I highly recommend her
to add a special touch for your nursery or children's room.
It's so much nicer than putting up silly wallpaper, etc.
Check out her website at www.camurals.com or call her at
(415)451-4931
Randa
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