Hierloom Christening Gowns

Hierloom Christening gowns, made form a treasured wedding gown. What better way to pass on your wedding gown fabrications. I was recently commissioned to design a Christening Gown for a dear friend a very good client. I was given the wedding gown, which was a fabulous concoction of silk satin, ornate beaded accents and alencon lace. I made a pattern for the dress, my main concerns were utilizing the beautiful cut work on the front hem and train of the shirt. The gown was a traditional long gown with a matching bonnet and head band. I trimmed the waisteband with small satin rosettes and pearls. Creating these gowns are fun and being able to incorporate and mother's or grandmother's gown into the Christening gown is a fabulous way to creat a family hierloom.

Yankee Stadium Mural

This mural of the new Yankee Stadium was one of my most challenging and rewarding projects I have done. The clients vision was a feel that you the viewer could "jump" right into the field. The length and height of the wall served the challenge because a panoramic view would not include the field or diamond. I elongated the outer boxes and seating to give the viewer the feeling that they were in the stands, and at the same time was able to fill in around the outer stadium walls with the "feeling" of surrounding buildings. This mural is 10x 16 feet in a little boys room. On the other walls and closet I used graffiti lettering to write the boys name and painted trompe lockers on his closet door. The results are a true Yankee lovers theme room. I am not sure who is happier daddy or baby....

Upcoming show

I will be having an exhibition at the Oyster Bay Public Library for the month of March. The exhibition will iclude about 30 various media paintings n canvas, as well as several acrylic tapestries and 4 new paintings I have recently completed on gold and copper leaf backgrounds. The show is a part of the Town of Oyster Bay Rotational Arts Exhibition. The paintings can be viewed during regular library business hours.

Solo exhibit for February

I will be hanging approximately 30 various media and themed paintings at the Town attorneys office in Oyster Bay this Firday. I was happily chosen to be a participant in this years Oyster Bay Rotational Arts Exhibition. This is a non- profit organization that focuses on the advancement of the arts on Long Island. Each year some of Long Islands fine artists get together to exhibit and compete in a juried show. Artists are then aked to participate in the 12 month long rotational exhibition. This is a great way to network with other artists, learn about upcoming shows, sell some paintings and exhibit works in various locations all over Long Island. if you are in the area stop in and see some works Audrey ave, in Oyster bay.

Long Island Press "BEST OF WINNER"

We would like to take a moment to thank all our clients, family and friends who once again voted for us in the Long Ilsand Press' Best Of 2010 annual list. This is our third year being recognized amongst the best Long Island has to offer in business, retail and entertainment. We as a company are very proud to be honored amongst the "Best Artist " winners. The 12 exceptionally talented artists in the category all deserve recognition for talent and excellence we are very pleased to have recieved the second place position and congratulate all the nominees and winners in this years January 14th edition.

Norman J. Levy Lakeside School Murals

The Norman J. Levy lakeside school was the perfect venue for some interesting and fun mural work. There were seven pre-existing panels in the cafeteria that were just BROWN. These ugly brown panels were begging for some excitement. the PTA President , and principal contacted me and we shot around some ideas, until we came up with filling the areas with the subjects in the schools curriculum. I submitted sketches that featured math, social studies, science, reading , art, and gym for their approval. I was also asked to come up with an idea to fill a large space high above the kitchen window. I painted the murals in three days over this past Christmas vacation, the students and faculty have not seen any of the work yet! This is my favorite part, seeing the reactions of the kids when they first go back to school on Monday.

PDPA SUMMIT

This is a summit our industry has been in need of for a while. I hope to be able to attend in September 2010. Hit the link above for all the information you need to learn about the workshops and lectures that will take place. The summit is being launched by my good friend Patrick Ganino a true leader and innovator in the industry of decorative painting.

Art League Long Island

The annual member exhibition will take place in two parts this year due to such a large participant out pouring over the summer. The first exhibition will be on November 8- 29, 2009 - reception November 8 from 3-5 pm. The second part of the exhibition will be on December 6 - 27, 2009- the reception December 6 from 3-5 pm. The juror for this show will bw Lynda Anderson from Lynda Anderson galleries in Locust valley. I will be exhibiting my painting in the secon half of the show. The Art Leauge of Long Island is located at 107E Deer Park RD in Dix Hills. The Jeanne Tennelson gallery is a lovely gallery and a wonderful venue for exhibiting work. The reception promises to be an afternoon of diverse artwork and a delightful mix of talented artists and collectors alike.

The Best Of Long Island

Once again we have been nominated by the Long Island Press in the "Best Artist" category. This is the third year as a company for us to be honored by this newspaper. We have won the title for 2008 and 2009 ! We hope to win for 2010 . We are very proud to even be nominated again and are looking foward to the results in December. For those of you who would like to vote, and we NEED votes!!! Please hit the link above and go to the "arts and entertainment" section we are located in the "Artists" section. Or go to www.longislandpress.com/bestof/ The Long Island Press is a weekly paper that covers the heart and sole of issues, happenings and areas of Long island, look for it in your local supermarket or subscribe to delivery.

A hotel lobby in your living room!

Recently I was contacted by clients who wanted the feel of a hotel lobby in thier entryway and living room areas. HMMMMM how do we create that breezy, relaxed island atmosphere? We worked together in coming up with ideas that would include murals in 6 built in panels as well as a massive barrel cieling. On the wall facing the "water fall" wall, I designed a mural that created the feel of a veranda opening out onto a beach . We included palms, birds, lush tropical plants and a rock waterfall. On either side of the actual water wall we decided to paint an actual hotel lobby scene complete with a baby grand piano, inviting wing back chairs, plants and wine! The completed mural was finished off with a sky mural painted on the barrel cieling. Finishing off the wood work surrounding the murals I crackled and distressed an off white color semi gloss paint over a copper verdigris tropical blue. The effect is a very weathered and Carribean like wood finish. Now when you walk into this entryway you can almost hear the steel drums beckoning you for a margherita and a cool ocean breeze.