dreams come true for the ultimate star wars fan
January 2020
Young Andrew Casagrande now has a floor to ceiling sized mural celebrating his favorite sci-fi saga, Star Wars, with this rendition of the original 1977 Star Wars Movie poster, to go with the rest of the Star Wars theme in his bedroom! I did make a few adjustments by switching out the portraits of Old Obi-Wan and Grand Moff Tarkin with Yoda, who technically wasn’t introduced until the next film, because what kid wants a couple old white men on their wall when they can have a little green alien instead?
Work in progress video coming soon!
Pandas & Bamboo
The Letke Residence
Towson, MD
2015
One of Mrs. Letke's daughter's loves pandas. So while she was away at camp, they surprised her by commissioning me to fill her room with these lovable creatures set in a bamboo forest. The mural stops around waist height to make room for the furniture, bed & desk. This was a two day project.
Cartwright Residence
Ocean City, MD
2013
An accent mural for Mrs. Cartwright's pool area. My son Jacob accompanied me on this 3 hour job and had a chance to play in the pool while I painted. Mrs. Cartwright was gracious and generous enough to let him enjoy the pool that hot summer day.
French Residence
Towson, MD
2011
This farm inspired mural was actually a surprise gift from my friend Greg French to his wife on their anniversary. They own two pet goats and some chickens which they keep in this shed/enclosure near their driveway in the side of their front yard. His wife grew up on a farm and always loved keeping animals.
The mural includes a horse peeking out of a trompe l'oeil barn door and a vintage Fresh Eggs sign on the door. I also applied a wash to the wood made to look like aged boards and painted the trim a Colonial Red to match their existing garage.
Sharing a workspace with a pair of curious goats was an interesting challenge.
Seese Residence
Sarasota, FL
2011
A gift to my parents for their retirement home in Sarasota which we affectionately call the Palm House. This two day mural celebrates the beauty of Florida's marshlands and the diversity of the birdlife it harbors. I've included an Egret and Sandhill Crane in the foreground and a few other cranes in the background.
Beatrix Potter Theme Nursery
Sharmeen Residence
Northern, VA
2010
This is the largest single baby nursery I've ever seen. The client, Mrs. Sharmeen requested a Beatrix Potter them from her series on Peter Rabbit. I love to copy other artists because it pushes you out of your comfort zone as an artist. You end up learning quite a bit as you approach line, shape and color in a different way.
I painted every inch of this room from walls to ceiling. It was truly an all-encompassing environment.
Would love to see it furnished!
Classic Star Wars Boys Bedroom
Cuddy Residence
Towson, MD
2009
What a joy to adorn a bedroom with hand-painted Star Wars characters! This image is taken from some of the earliest marketing material for the franchise back in '77 and includes all your favorites, but slightly altered, like Darth Vader with a yellow light saber.
Yoda is positioned hovering because once the painting was complete, a bunk bed was inserted into that corner so that from the top bunk, Yoda would be at eye level. Always thinking about how to please the client!
Winnie the Pooh Nursery
Harper Residence
Crofton, MD
2009
Greek Myths
Nolan Residence, Boys Bedroom
McClean, VA
2009
Jeffrey's room. Jeffrey loves Greek and Roman mythology, obviously. Pictured here is Helios the sun god with his four steeds and chariot, Pan playing his reed flute and Artemis the Goddess of Hunting seen often with a doe. With the help of fellow artist Ryan Emge we painted all three murals in three days working 10 hours a day.
Faux Italian Countryside Overlook & Marble Columns
Berger Residence
Perry Hall, MD
2007
Here's another Italian countryside scene shown through a faux balcony framed in painted pillars in a faux marble look called Cremo Delicato. The warm colored veins in this particular strand of marble blended well with the existing decor in her dining room.
The four columns took two days to paint.
Could I just say that Mrs. Nina Berger is a fantastic cook. Every day I was there she prepared the most outstanding lunches for us like crab cake sandwiches and homemade chili!
