Nora Johnson

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APARTMENT ENTRY. GILDED AND WAXED CEILING
AND COLOR WASHED SILK WALL TREATMENT. PARIS, FRANCE.

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9 LAYER METALLIC PAINTED PANEL.
ENTRY TO DENVER, CO RESIDENCE.

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STENCILED DINING ROOM
MOROCCAN INSPIRED CABINET AND STENCIL DESIGN.
DINING ROOM. NY, NY

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SKY MURAL PAINTED ON VAULTED CEILING OF MASTER BATH.
NY, NY

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HUDSON VALLEY STYLE MURAL ENVIRONMENT FOR ENTRY OF PRIVATE RESIDENCE.
LITCHFIELD, CT.

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CHINOISERIE MURAL ON TINTED AND WAXED PLASTER.
NY, NY

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TROMPE L'OEIL MURAL
WINE CELLAR, NY, NY

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PASTORAL MURAL ENVIRONMENT DETAILS.
LITCHFIELD, CT ESTATE

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THREE SECTIONS OF A 33' CONTINUOUS 'TREE-HOUSE' MURAL.
BROOKLYN, NY

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ONE OF A PAIR OF FAUX 19th CENTURY LANDSCAPES
FOR ENTRY OF CHICAGO TOWNHOUSE.
ACRYLIC AND OIL ON CANVAS

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BEFORE_________________________________________AFTER

GOLDMINE ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDIA ROOM.
COMBINATION OF DIMENSIONAL STONE, ROUGH-HEWN DISTRESSED POSTS AND BEAMS,
AND TROMPE L'OEIL 'TUNNELS'.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, EVERGREEN, CO.
PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF DESIGNER; WYNN INTERIORS.

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DETAILS OF MURALS FOR CHILDREN'S ROOM AND BATH.
DENVER, CO.

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SURFACES AND FINISHES:

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GILDING

GILDED AND DISTRESSED BED

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FAUX BOIS

DETAIL OF FAUX BOIS

DETAIL OF FAUX BOIS

FAUX BOIS LIBRARY

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ANTIQUING AND DISTRESSING

DISTRESSED CABINETS PAINTED WITH CASEIN (MILK PAINT).

DISTRESSED CHAIRS

STENCILED ROOM PATTERNED AFTER PHOTOGRAPH FROM
A BOOK ON THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
IN LONDON, ENGLAND.

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PLASTERS

FAUX STONE WALL

FAUX CONCRETE PLASTER

VENETIAN PLASTER WITH SILVER WAX

FAUX LIMESTONE PLASTER COLUMN AND BRICK CEILING

TEXTURED LIME PLASTER, COLOR WASHED

WAXED PLASTER

COLOR WASHED PLASTER

LAYERED PIGMENTED PLASTERS, POLISHED AND WAXED

TEXTURED STONE-LIKE PLASTER

GLAZED, TEXTURED MARMARINO (LIME PLASTER)

STENCIL PATTERNED VENETIAN PLASTER

POLISHED VENETIAN PLASTER

COLOR WASHED PLASTER

WINE CELLAR DOOR

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SURFACES AND FINISHES: MORE...

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PAINTED LANDSCAPES

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PAINTED LANDSCAPE

LANDSCAPE MURAL TRIPTYCH
12'

DETAIL

ON SITE

SURFACES: FAUX WOOD

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FAUX BOIS

DETAIL OF LATTER FAUX BOIS

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DETAIL OF FAUX BOIS ON A DESK

STENCIL PATTERN: DINING ROOM

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THIS CLIENT LOVED MOROCCO, WHICH GAVE US THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ARCHES, BUT THE PATTERN ITSELF WAS EXTRACTED FROM AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PIECE OF FURNITURE. THIS DINING ROOM CONSISTS OF A STENCILED PATTERN GLAZED ON THE CABINETS, AND A STENCIL PATTERN ON THE WALLS USING VARNISH (WITHOUT COLOR) TO CREATE A SUBTLE SHIMMER AS ONE WALKS BY.

ABOUT NORA

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Nora Johnson received a BA in Fine Art from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, PA, and conducted her post-graduate studies at Les Beaux Arts in Paris and New York University in New York. An exquisitely accomplished and prolific painter and sculptress, her professional life has included more than 85 major commissions for the public, corporate, and private sectors spanning four continents. Among these are works for Bank of America, Sun Oil, E.I. DuPont, AT&T, The Peoria civic Center, and the Hyatt Regency.

Always a pioneer, her practice stretches into the realms of mural painting and decorative finishes as well. In her research and explorations of historic decoration, she has had the opportunity to explore and restore some of the superlative remaining examples of 19th century stencils and folk graining. Although one of her specialties is faux boix, she has also taught paint technology with an emphasis in lime washes and finishes, which are environmentally friendly and devoid of harmful chemicals and toxins.

Her interest in researching the utilization of green technology in conjunction with historic processes has allowed her to create some innovative techniques that integrate traditional methods of working with environmentally friendly materials, preserving the stunning and irreplaceable beauty of the old practices, while enabling them to be practically applied in keeping with the demands of modern times.

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Nora works all over the world with an extensive group of accomplished collaborators.

FEATURED COLLABORATORS INCLUDE:

MOIRA KELLEY

Moira Kelley hails from England, where she trained as an artist and conservator. She holds an honors degree in Art History and a Certificate in Conservation from Munich, Germany.
Ms. Kelly has worked in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and all over the Americas. Most recently, she was retained to do a feasibility study on the future restoration of a Philip Guston mural in Morelia, Mexico. Along with her experience in the decorative arts, she brings considerable understanding of materials and techniques to the team, as well as comprehensive knowledge of period styles and historic use of color.

TOBY NUTALL

Toby Nutall is one of New York's most prestigious decorative painters. For twenty years he has worked with a celebrated list of clientele, including GIANNI VERSACE, Union Square Cafe and other restaurants belonging to Danny Meyer, Time Warner Inc., and many high profile private clients. Toby studied at London's School of African and Asian Studies; traveled in India and Sri Lanka before concluding he would need a more practical skill than an ability to speak Urdu. He took a City and Guilds course in the traditional skill of wood graining, (he was one of only three students who elected to take the course), and has never looked back.
Toby's faux bois is surreal; making the real thing look positively wooden.

PLASTERS

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FAUX CONCRETE PLASTER

VENETIAN PLASTER WITH SILVER WAX

TEXTURED LIME PLASTER, COLOR WASHED

WAXED PLASTER

COLOR WASHED PLASTER

LAYERED PIGMENTED PLASTERS, POLISHED AND WAXED

EXAMPLE: PIGMENTED PLASTER

TEXTURED STONE-LIKE PLASTER

GLAZED, TEXTURED MARMARINO (LIME PLASTER)

STENCIL PATTERNED VENETIAN PLASTER

POLISHED VENETIAN PLASTER

COLOR WASHED PLASTER

EXAMPLE: COLOR WASHED PLASTER

EXAMPLE: DETAIL OF A COLOR WASHED WALL.

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APARTMENT ENTRY. GILDED AND WAXED CEILING
AND COLOR WASHED SILK WALL TREATMENT. PARIS, FRANCE.
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CHINOISERIE MURAL ON TINTED AND WAXED PLASTER.
NEW YORK CITY TOWNHOUSE.
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STREE FINISH WITH ANTIQUE SILVER LEAF DETAIL, AND SKY MURAL PAINTED ON CANVAS
FOR VAULTED CEILING OF THE DRESSING ROOM. NEW YORK CITY TOWNHOUSE.
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GILDED AND DISTRESSED BED. NEW YORK CITY TOWNHOUSE.
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9 LAYER SPONGED METALLIC PAINTED PANEL.
DENVER, COLORADO.
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RIVER TAVERN MURALS. NORTH DINING ROOM. ATHENS, N.Y.
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RIVER TAVERN MURALS. SOUTH DINING ROOM. ATHENS, N.Y.
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HAND-PAINTED PATTERN REPLICATING HISTORIC TECHNIQUE
ON TINTED AND STAINED PLASTER. NW CONNECTICUT.
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FOLK MURAL ON PLASTER
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BEFORE/AFTER
RESTORATION OF SIGNED HISTORIC STENCIL (1842).
NW CONNECTICUT.
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STENCILED ROOM PATTERNED AFTER PHOTOGRAPH FROM
A BOOK ON THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
IN LONDON, ENGLAND. CONNECTICUT.
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STENCILED DINING ROOM
THIS CLIENT LOVED MOROCCO, WHICH GAVE US THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ARCHES, BUT THE PATTERN ITSELF WAS EXTRACTED FROM AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PIECE OF FURNITURE. THIS DINING ROOM CONSISTS OF A STENCILED PATTERN GLAZED ON THE CABINETS, AND A STENCIL PATTERN ON THE WALLS USING VARNISH (WITHOUT COLOR) TO CREATE A SUBTLE SHIMMER AS ONE WALKS BY.
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DISTRESSED CABINETS PAINTED WITH CASEIN (MILK PAINT).

DISTRESSED CHAIRS.
(PREVIOUSLY NEW)
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INSTALLATION AND FINISHED HALLWAY MURALS. CONNECTICUT.
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TWO SECTIONS OF A 33' CONTINUOUS TREE-HOUSE MURAL.
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CHILDREN'S ROOM MURALS.
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WASHROOM MURAL. PALM BEACH.
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MURAL IN A CHURCH SOCIAL HALL.
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT.
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MANTLE MURAL. LITCHFIELD, CT.
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PASTORAL MURAL ENVIRONMENT DETAILS.
CT FARMHOUSE.
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FOLK MURAL. CORNER DETAIL.
GEORGE WASHINGTON TAVERN.
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FOLK MURALS: TRADITIONAL CATSKILL MOUNTAIN SCENE.
THE LETTERING REPRESENTS A PORTION OF POETRY CHOSEN BY THE CLIENT.
ONTEORA, NY.
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ANIMAL DIPTYCH IN HALLWAY.
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WINE CELLAR MURALS, WINE CELLAR DOOR.
NEW YORK CITY TOWNHOUSE.
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MINE ENVIRONMENT.
WEINRAUCH PHOTOGRAPHY MEDIA ROOM.
PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF DESIGNER; WYNN INTERIORS.

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SURFACES AND FINISHES

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GILDING:

GILDED AND DISTRESSED BED. NEW YORK CITY TOWNHOUSE.

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FAUX BOIS:

DETAIL OF FAUX BOIS IN WASHROOM

EXAMPLE: FAUX BOIS IN WASHROOM

DETAIL OF FAUX BOIS ON A DESK
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PLASTERS:

TEXTURED STONE-LIKE PLASTER

EXAMPLE: FAUX STONE WALL. N.Y.
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STENCIL PATTERNED VENETIAN PLASTER

LAYERED PIGMENTED PLASTERS, POLISHED AND WAXED

LEFT: VENETIAN PLASTER WITH SILVER WAX
RIGHT: FAUX CONCRETE PLASTER

FAUX LIMESTONE PLASTER COLUMN AND BRICK CEILING

COLOR WASHED PLASTERS

LEFT: POLISHED VENETIAN PLASTER
RIGHT: WAXED PLASTER

LEFT: GLAZED, TEXTURED MARMARINO (LIME PLASTER)
RIGHT: TEXTURED LIME PLASTER, COLOR WASHED

EXAMPLE: DETAIL OF A COLOR WASHED WALL.

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FAUX STONE :COLUMNS AND WALL

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FAUX STONE WALL. N.Y.

FAUX LIMESTONE COLUMN

FAUX STONE WALL FROM MINE ENVIRONMENT.
TO VIEW MORE OF THE MINE PROJECT CLICK HERE.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

ANIMALS: HALLWAY DIPTYCH

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ANIMAL DIPTYCH IN HALLWAY.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

HISTORIC PATTERN: STENCILED ROOM

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STENCILED ROOM PATTERNED AFTER PHOTOGRAPH FROM
A BOOK ON THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
IN LONDON, ENGLAND. CONNECTICUT.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

HISTORIC HAND-PAINTED PATTERN

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HAND-PAINTED PATTERN REPLICATING HISTORIC TECHNIQUE ON TINTED AND STAINED PLASTER. NW CONNECTICUT.

DETAIL: FREE-HAND PAINTED HISTORIC PATTERN
ON PLASTER, DISTRESSED.

STENCIL PATTERN

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

CASEIN (MILK PAINT): DISTRESSED CABINETS AND CHAIRS

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DISTRESSED CABINETS PAINTED WITH CASEIN (MILK PAINT).

DISTRESSED CHAIRS. (WERE PREVIOUSLY NEW)
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

METAL SURFACES AND FINISHES: METALLIC PANEL

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9 LAYER SPONGED METALLIC PAINTED PANEL.
DENVER, COLORADO.

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

METAL SURFACES AND FINISHES: GILDED AND DISTRESSED BED

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GILDED AND DISTRESSED BED. NEW YORK CITY TOWNHOUSE.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

METAL SURFACES AND FINISHES: ENTRY, PARIS.

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APARTMENT ENTRY. GILDED AND WAXED CEILING
AND COLOR WASHED SILK WALL TREATMENT. PARIS, FRANCE.

Il n'y a aucun endroit comme la maison.

ENVIRONMENTS: PASTORAL MURAL

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IN PROGRESS

IN PROGRESS

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Section of the mural, featuring a tree from the client's garden.
It is one of the largest white ash trees in the state.

PASTORAL MURAL ENVIRONMENT.
CT FARMHOUSE.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

ENVIRONMENTS: CHINOISERIE MURAL, NY.

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CHINOISERIE MURAL ON TINTED AND WAXED PLASTER, AND DETAILS.
THE DECORATION WAS PAINTED DIRECTLY ONTO THE PLASTER, WHICH WAS THEN DISTRESSED AND TEA-STAINED.
NEW YORK CITY TOWNHOUSE.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

ENVIRONMENTS: RUN-ON TREE MURAL

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RUN-ON MURAL AROUND THE UPPER WALLS IN A SMALL ROOM
TO CREATE THE ILLUSION OF BEING INSIDE A TREE-HOUSE.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

ENVIRONMENTS: MINE MEDIA ROOM

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MINE ENVIRONMENT FOR WEINRAUCH PHOTOGRAPHY.
MEDIA ROOM BEFORE AND IN PROGRESS PICTURES:

MINE ENVIRONMENT. MEDIA ROOM AFTER PICTURES:

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

MURALS: SKY, AND STREE FINISH. N.Y.

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STREE FINISH WITH ANTIQUE SILVER LEAF DETAIL, AND SKY MURAL PAINTED ON CANVAS
FOR VAULTED CEILING OF THE DRESSING ROOM. NEW YORK CITY TOWNHOUSE.

VAULTED CEILING: 12X12 FEET

STREE FINISH WITH ANTIQUE SILVER LEAF DETAIL, AND SKY MURAL PAINTED ON CANVAS
FOR VAULTED CEILING OF THE DRESSING ROOM. NEW YORK CITY TOWNHOUSE.

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

FOLK MURAL ON PLASTER

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FOLK MURAL ON PLASTER
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

MURALS: AGRARIAN. GW TAVERN.

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AGRARIAN MURALS. CORNER DETAIL.
GEORGE WASHINGTON TAVERN.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

MURALS: MANTLE. LITCHFIELD, CT.

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MANTLE MURAL. LITCHFIELD, CT.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

MURALS: ARCHES, NEW HAVEN.

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INSTALLATION OF MORE ARCHES.

ARCHES MURALS IN A CHURCH. NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

MURALS: CHILDREN'S ROOM

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CHILDREN'S ROOM MURALS.

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

MURALS: WASHROOM, PALM BEACH.

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WASHROOM MURALS. PALM BEACH.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

MURALS: WINE CELLAR

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LEADING INTO THE WINE CELLAR

DETAIL

CELLAR DOOR (L), FAUX LIMESTONE COLUMN(R)

DETAIL: MURAL

DETAIL: FAUX LIMESTONE PLASTER COLUMN

DETAIL: FAUX BRICK CEILING

WINE CELLAR MURALS, WINE CELLAR DOOR.
NEW YORK CITY TOWNHOUSE.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

RESTORATION: HISTORIC STENCILS. NW CONNECTICUT.

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BEFORE

BEFORE

BEFORE

BEFORE

BEFORE

BEFORE

AFTER

AFTER

AFTER

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MURALS: R.T. SOUTH DINING ROOM. ATHENS, N.Y.

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CLICK HERE TO RETURN HOME

MURALS: R.T. NORTH DINING ROOM. ATHENS, N.Y.

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VIEW INTO NORTH DINING ROOM FROM ENTRANCE.

VIEW FROM NORTH DINING ROOM TO ENTRY.

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MURALS: RIVER TAVERN BAR. ATHENS, NY

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MURALS: CATSKILL MOUNTAIN SCENE.

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TRADITIONAL CATSKILL MOUNTAIN SCENE.
THE LETTERING REPRESENTS A PORTION OF POETRY CHOSEN BY THE CLIENT.
ONTEORA, NY.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

MURALS: HALLWAY, CT.

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INSTALLATION OF HALLWAY MURALS.

HALLWAY MURALS. CONNECTICUT

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

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