Lane's End Decorative Arts

Another Ceiling Medallion

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:01:00 +0000

Ceiling Magic! Paint a Trompe L'Oeil Medallion

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:22:00 +0000

Ceilings are always a challenge to paint, but the results are worth the extra effort.

I glazed the center of the "Medallion" first, then stencilled the leaf pattern over that.

The hand painted flowers around the Medallion are taken from the Fabric used in the Window Treatments.

I painted the faux brushed nickle with metallics to match the chandelier

2008 Mansion in May

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:44:00 +0000

Once again I was chosen to participate in the Women's Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital's Designer Showhouse. It is a great honor, that I am proud to be a part of. The Mansion is called Froh Heim in Far Hills NJ. My space is a small hallway with a closet that I transformed into a trompe l'oeil bay window. The mural is of the surrounding landscape on the Far Hills Race Meeting Day in October every year.

I recruited another Artisan, Kirsten Briggs-Arcell to apply a Mantovano Plaster finish to the Hall walls and a faux woodgrain to the trim.

I was also lucky enough to borrow an equestrian bronze sculpture by James Leslie, from The J.M. Stringer Gallery in Bernardsville.

2006 Mansion in May

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 03:17:00 +0000

What a thrill to be chosen to participate in 3 Mansions! The Women's Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital, sponsors a Decorator Show House every 2 or 3 years to benefit the Hospital. All of the Designers and artists chosen donate their time and creativity to the cause. Not to say we don't have some fun along the way! I Designed this "Under The Sea" Bathroom utilizing the existing 1960 fixtures. That is why my Snorkeler has on a little yellow polka dot bikini. I enlisted a lot of help in this project. Leigh Bollinger, a spectacular Interior Designer, helped me with all the creative aspects, from the sand in the tub , the window treatments, to the "driftwood" beneath the sink. Her Son, Bryan, fabricated the cornice and Radiator cover. While my daughter, Amy assisted me by painting Seashells! The floor is made up of hand painted tumbled marble tiles. The Artist who painted them, and was responsible for their installation, is Annette DeMetro. The Under Water Murals around the room were all me. It was a real collaboration, which we have received some great Press from.

2003 Mansion in May

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:51:00 +0000

When I was invited to submit a design for the 2003 Mansion in May Show House, I immediately thought of Dawn Mullins , a Friend of mine who is an extraordinary Interior Designer. We came up with the idea of "A Yankee Doodle Dandy Room". The Mansion is located at Jockey Hollow National Park, in Morristown, NJ. We thought that it would be fun for me to paint Murals of the surrounding Encampment of Washingtons Continental Army , during the harsh winter of 1779. Dawn designed the fabulous window seat, chose the furniture from Ethan Allen, all the bedding and accesories. I had fun researching the different uniforms that the Army wore, and also created faux wainscoting. But my biggest challenge, was painting the Trompe L'Oeil Patriotic Bunting, that encircles the room. We were later rewarded by having pictures of this room published in some Newspapers and in the Design NJ Magazine. You must click on the photos to see all the detail!

2001 Mansion in May

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:15:00 +0000

In 2001 I was approached by an Interior Designer to help her Decorate a room in The Mansion in May. This room was called, A Naturalists Study. I have since displayed my panels in my own home and studio. The Door panel, photographed in my back yard is usually on the door to my studio. Both pieces are acrylic on Luann. To see the detail in these works click on the pictures for a larger image.

Trompe L'Oeil Grisaille Fountains with a splash of Color!

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:09:00 +0000

One of my favorite clients faced a dilemma when a peculiar door was cut into the wall next to her bed. Well, feeling just like family, I jumped right in, painting the faux fountain on both sides of the bed. Although, technically not a Grisaille, I like to think of the fountains monochromatic feel, as one. Of course, that was before I added the water.

Blue Grisaille Tray Ceiling

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:22:00 +0000

Although stretching the definition, this Monochromatic Grisaille, mimics the pattern on the Bathroom Tile, while adding interest to the tray ceiling. A soft glaze finish was applied to the walls.

What a View from the Jacuzzi Tub!

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:56:00 +0000

Now this is the Life! Sitting in your Jacuzzi Tub, watching the swans. I used Trompe L'oeil devises to create the illusion that the arches, columns and tiles are real. I matched the patterns in my faux tiles to the existing ones, helping to support the illusion.

Bridge Company Mural on Canvas

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:39:00 +0000

I painted this Montage Mural on canvas so that the Acrow Bridge Company could move it, if they change Office location. Different important Contracts are Depicted. For example A ramp leading out of the World Trade Center was erected by this company. The painting illustrates a scene from a ceremony removing the last beam draped in a flag, on the back of a flat bed. Other Scenes involve relief efforts for the UN , Pedestrian Bridges, and Dam Construction.

A Boys View from A Train

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:14:00 +0000

Damien Rocks! This bedroom was so much fun to do, and what a challenge! The idea is to feel as if you are inside a railroad car looking out. Damian's personal items are stowed above the windows, like his School Backpack, his baseball bat and glove. His Mom's Guitar is hanging from the luggage rack, and he can see the deer that graze on his lawn. His parents cars are on the road, a view of Giants Stadium, the NY skyline and his name is painted in lights on a blimp! Could he ask for more?

African Savannah

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:06:00 +0000

What little boy wouldn't want to wake up in an African Savannah! One of my favorite little boys, Paulie, pretends he just climbed out of his jeep to take a closer look at the lion cub in the tree, and the hippos in the lake. You can get a better look by clicking on the photos to enlarge them.

Sleeping with Dogwoods

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:36:00 +0000

I much prefer a freestyle form of a border, to a stenciled frieze, along the ceiling line. In this Young Woman's room I was able to pick up the Flowering Dogwoods from her Upholstered chair and bedding. If you click on the photos it will enlarge them, giving you a much better look at the details.

Just Enough for a Teen!

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:18:00 +0000

Often, just the quickest, most graphic touch will enhance a teens bedroom. In both these rooms, I had an Intern, Vicky, from a local University, assist me. Vicky helped in a lot of other rooms as well! We used a pearlescent paint to print out the phrase in the pink bedroom. Just by pulling out graphic flowers from a bedspread, we were able to create a splash in another girls room.

Another Country Nursery

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:07:00 +0000

Using the Striped Faux Wainscoting, again, I was able to match the bedding, curtains and rug in this Nursery, and the proud parents kindly e-mailed me pictures after the room was all put together.

Farmers Nursery!

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Quite an interesting turn-around, Painting the blue sky around the white background to make the clouds in this corner mural.

Nantucket Lighthouse!

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:22:00 +0000

The parents of Zach, who's nursery this is, were married in Nantucket, by this Lighthouse. When Zach was on his way, they thought what a perfect place for their first born to rest! I was pleased to find out that latter this young couple had a picture of this mural published in the National Magazine, Small Room Decorating.

Under Water Mural

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:16:00 +0000

I did this mural in a house that has a couple of magnificent Salt water Fish Tanks. I know my painting can't compare with their real Tanks, but I always feel like a part of the family when I work there.

Princess in her Carraige

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:56:00 +0000

It isn't always the big complicated Murals that please a young girl. A small, but fanciful painting on a wall will allow more room for shelves, and other pictures, yet give her the Royal Treatment!

Boy's Trains, planes and trucks!

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:43:00 +0000

Acrylic Painting A friend with his Dog

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:32:00 +0000

When a Dear friend of mine was getting ready to celebrate her 40Th birthday, I thought it would be nice to paint a picture of her 2 favorite beings! Her Man and her Dog. I used Acrylic on Masonite, and framed it in an old window frame. They have since honored me by professionally framing it.

Basement Mural

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:01:00 +0000

It was a challenge working on a long wall, like this, but definitely fun collaborating with a fun family.

Linen and Denim Faux finished Baths

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:28:00 +0000

Both of these bathrooms are in a Victorian Home by the Beach in Spring Lake NJ
I faux finished both in a linen or Denim finish, and added the Decorative elements to match what were soon to be window treatments.

And the Cow Jumped over The Moon!

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:04:00 +0000

Nursery Rhymes can Inspire all manner of creativity! My, daughter, Amy and I used 3 different faux finishes to create this Mural. My favorite part is painting different dishes and spoons to run away with! Some are from families china patterns, one was from the families heirloom Monogrammed Silver Spoon!

The Belfry Bedroom

noreply@blogger.com (Lanes End Decorative Arts) — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:03:00 +0000

Being fortunate enough to work on a beautiful Victorian Beach Home in Spring Lake, is a dream come true. This room, thought to be haunted, was painted to look like a Belfry. I was able to paint scenes of the community behind the tolling bells, but decided against the bat, opting for an Owl instead.