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Stylized graphics of bouncing balls to coordinate with boy's bedding. Mural by Ellen Leigh

Follow the bouncing balls

Posted on October 29, 2011February 14, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Graphic Sports Balls Such a simple mural for a little boy, a great shade of blue, and something he won’t soon tire of. I truly enjoyed creating this room for him- the painterly graphic sports balls and dashed lines for [ . . . ]

Posted in Children, inspiration, muralsTagged balls, boys, children, mural, sportsLeave a comment
Barn Room mural dogs. Detail of the pets. Mural by Ellen Leigh

Out in the Barn

Posted on September 16, 2011February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

When this client called me last May, it was just after lightning had struck their home. It fried several appliances, entertainment equipment and every inch of wiring in their lovely Victorian home before causing a small fire. Repairs would be [ . . . ]

Posted in ChildrenTagged barn, children, girls, horse, mural, pets, riding tack1 Comment
teen boys room murals- gymnastics equipment

Flipping Out

Posted on September 16, 2011February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Teen Boy’s Room Murals It seems like every blog post I write starts out with “What a fun project!”, but this one truly was. Along with challenging, creative and great exercise. The young man who will occupy this room is [ . . . ]

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A large mural in a boy's room of boy and dad's favorite hole on their favorite course, clubhouse in the background. Mural by Ellen Leigh

Let’s all go Golfing

Posted on July 25, 2011February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Mural Painting Steps I thought you might enjoy another WIP  post, to show you the mural painting steps I use in executing a fairly large mural (16 by 8). Photos below show how the work progresses from the first base [ . . . ]

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French Shops Street SceneWall Murals by Ellen Leigh

Street Scene

Posted on April 16, 2010February 18, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Street Scene Wall Murals I spent most of the week in Grand Rapids, Michigan working on this really fun project. Long working days, but since I’m not commuting back across state except on the week-end, what else was there to [ . . . ]

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Tuscan Countryside Painting

Posted on October 24, 2007February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

I had a really hard time leaving this work- When the client contacted me to discuss the project, I was intrigued. She wanted a painting for her den wall, but didn’t want it on canvas- but it needed to be [ . . . ]

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how to protect a painted wall mural

What happens when…

Posted on February 27, 2007February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

…the kitchen gets an update? (or how to protect a painted wall mural) I originally painted this mural several years ago, and they have always loved it, and still do. The problem was- the homeowners wanted to both repaint the [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspiration, muralsTagged kitchen, mural2 Comments
Ding room cabinet wall mural by Ellen Leigh

Dining Room Cabinet Wall Mural

Posted on February 18, 2007February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

I was pretty busy this past week painting a very interesting dining room cabinet wall mural: This cabinet is just full of things that have very special meaning to members of the family. Favorite books, hobbies like baking, softball and [ . . . ]

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Wind blown apple tree wall mural by Ellen Leigh

Windblown Apple Tree Wall Mural

Posted on February 10, 2007February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

  This week I had the opportunity to paint a gnarly old wind blown apple tree wall mural in a lovely apartment. The lady was an absolute joy to work for, and had the nicest cat that kept me company [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspiration, muralsTagged dining room, landscape, mural2 Comments
Jack's Superbee part of a larger mural, the owner's classic car viewed through the window of his garage.

A Cute Little Town Mural Painting

Posted on December 16, 2006February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Mural painting is what I do best. When clients come to me with their dreams for their homes, I love working with them to incorporate their ideas into reality. I’ve known this client for years! We originally met when I [ . . . ]

Posted in inspiration, muralsTagged family, mural, stairs, townLeave a comment

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