I painted this mural in a staircase that led, from the family's kitchen, to their lower level. They wanted to sit at their kitchen table and feel like they were looking out to the rolling hillsides of Tuscany!
Columns, balusters and a grapes all add to the rustic, Italian look.
The hillsides are dotted with Villas, lakes, fields of hay and, of course, grape vineyards and olive trees.
After my recent trip to the Chianti region of Italy (where I took over 1,000 photos!) I knew that I had to paint a 'Tuscan Vineyard View' in my living room.
I was amazed that every square foot of Chianti looks like something that should be on a post card. The view that I have painted was taken just a few feet from our Villa.
If you live in the Chicago area and are interested in discussing a *Tuscan mural for your wine cellar, family room, dining room, etc., please contact me.
Think of how great it would be to wake up every morning (or have a nice glass of Chianti at night) and feel like you are sitting on your Tuscan terrace!
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*I have many, many fantastic (original photos) of Chianti, Venice, Switzerland and Annecy, France - so we have tons of scenes to choose from!
Mural of Tuscany in (newly remodeled) basement - goes perfectly with wine racks, table, etc.. If was important that I create the feel of 'being on a terrace in Tuscany'.
I was able to use the client's vacation photos from a
memorable trip that they took to Tuscany!
This Wine Cellar Mural was painted in a private residence in St. Charles, Illinois.
Wine casks, wine bottles, a 'half full' wine glass and a burning candle - with stairs leading to ??
Makes you think that the wine cellar owner is having a glass of his favorite Merlot and just 'ran upstairs' to get a little cheese and bread!
I faux finished whole wine cellar (including ceiling) and added 'broken out stones' and green moss - to give the cellar and authentic, warm, 'Old World' feel.
My clients, for this Ocean Terrace Mural, are Italian but don't like to travel. They would rather stay at home and wake up to a beautiful view every morning! On the 'raised terrace' I have painted a table and chairs with a wine bottle, glasses and coffee cup.
And, because they say every mural should have a surprise - I painted the client's favorite sandals next to steps.
