ITALIAN THEMED WINE CELLAR
The northern Italian style of this Sierra Madre home is the inspiration for the decorative painting in the wine cellar.
The ornamentation includes hand painted lunettes honoring the city of Florence. Featured are the Firenze city emblem, putti representing art and architecture, and the name of the home, Italia Mia.
Decorative Mural in Hancock Park Dining Room
The elaborately detailed ceiling in this formal dining room is a blend of Turkish and English design motifs.
It is painted on four sections of canvas, which are adhered to the ceiling. The seams disappear after retouching.
The finished piece is 22 ft. by 16 ft.
Ceiling Design Transforms Bradbury Great Room
The Great Room of this Bradbury residence was spacious, but cold and uninteresting. Redesigning the ceiling with rich color and pattern transformed it into a warm, grand environment.
The portico of this Malibu Hills home is decorated with stencil-painted tile designs. When it became apparent that installing real tile would compromise the structure, the owners hired Lucy Jensen Studio to paint faux tile. After the layered stenciling, shadows and highlights were added to create a realistic illusion. The stencils were designed to compliment the wrought iron gate.
The same process was applied to an interior entryway.
REFINISHED VANITY
An old vanity was given a jazzy update for a Long Beach bungalow bedroom.
FAUX MARBLE
The cement fireplace surrounds in the family room and master bedroom were painted to imitate marble. The hues compliment existing colors in the rooms.
2010 Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts
Cynthia Bennett & Associates redid the kitchen of the 2010 Pasadena Showcase House.
The ceiling is enhanced with hand painted geometric shapes which add interest and color to the long, narrow space.