tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46675997678346020112024-03-12T18:12:27.541-07:00STORMER DECORATIVE FINISHESAn online portfolio of recent projects created by decorative painter, Adrienne StormerAdrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-71550196139385056012017-07-08T20:25:00.000-07:002017-07-08T15:07:44.005-07:00Metallic Silver Dining Room<br />
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Antique metallic silver wall finish in Blackhawk, Ca.</div>
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simple one color application of a satiny pearl metallic plaster in a master bedroom.Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-10753296296783280062017-07-08T15:30:00.002-07:002017-07-08T15:30:23.125-07:00metallic stencil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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metallic silver and pearl paints stenciled onto soft matte glazed walls.Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-76617438464167683672017-07-08T15:28:00.000-07:002017-07-08T15:28:02.412-07:00french gray powder room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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soft gray glazes add texture to the walls in this powder room in Lafayette, CA.Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-14177941538124736572017-07-08T15:22:00.002-07:002017-07-08T15:22:50.206-07:00hand painted Chinoiserie mural<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hand painted mural in guest bedroom. Acrylic paints with metallic and iridescent highlights.Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-75425116373631908572017-07-07T16:46:00.000-07:002017-07-08T15:08:48.967-07:00fun with metalics<br />
Wall finishes I created with metallic paints and stencil.<br />
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This fun room was decorated for a 19 year old fashionista who loves Chanel. I finished the walls in a silver metalic "tweed" faux. Then I stenciled the Chanel logo on the window seat drawer fronts. I painted the ceiling in a high gloss black to match the Chanel inspired patent headboard fabric. </div>
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<em>Artist: Adrienne Stormer</em></div>
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<em>Interior Designer: Susan Dargas, Culbertson Durst Interiors Location:</em> Blackhawk, CA</div>
Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-56451091289989833172017-07-05T16:37:00.000-07:002017-07-08T15:13:02.461-07:00Elegant Entry- metallic plaster<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgMHS0vZVR1YJdSzgmEiyHe6VioYtKsgwI9JiXfgQdV85ftn_cX8DDc4x8cE0_91Q13Wurdk8TIvU79A8Pscd9lt0jVjOTGUOCtZ7ZzVmnPXmxxj7vJTnCzwnNTYNt0PsQne9XIaZQNk/s1600/Brecher+walls+copy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542911249652286626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgMHS0vZVR1YJdSzgmEiyHe6VioYtKsgwI9JiXfgQdV85ftn_cX8DDc4x8cE0_91Q13Wurdk8TIvU79A8Pscd9lt0jVjOTGUOCtZ7ZzVmnPXmxxj7vJTnCzwnNTYNt0PsQne9XIaZQNk/s400/Brecher+walls+copy.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 400px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 267px;" /></a> This project was finished in Alamo, CA.. A somewhat ordinary entry that is now transformed into an elegant space. This entry flows directly into the formal living room. This finish is layered metallic plaster with embedded gold and copper foils. A design is stenciled on the ceiling using a Modello in rich dark tones. the crown is painted with antique gold paints. please click on the image to enlarge.Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-79705676759562332592014-09-14T17:11:00.004-07:002017-07-08T15:32:48.019-07:00cabinet finishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a basic antique glaze with additional detail glazing antiquing in the grooves and edges. A great way to update dated oak- or other old cabinetry and has a warm feel.<br />
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These cabinets were 80's maple. We painted them charcoal, and added a black stria glaze, and changed the hardware for a contemporary look.<br />
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<br />Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-56831985800473714412014-06-28T20:17:00.001-07:002015-08-27T07:09:35.218-07:00contemporary powder room finishA contemporary wall finish we created and applied using metallic plaster and gold foil.<br />
Artists: Adrienne Stormer, Susan Mitchell<br />
Designer: Dorene Gomez- J.Hettinger Interiors<br />
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Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-69619725849599502182014-06-28T19:58:00.002-07:002014-06-28T20:02:33.195-07:00Stenciled ceilingThis east Indian inspired ceiling pattern was stenciled with red and gold metallic paints in my clients residential "lounge/ karaoke room". I designed the medallion using a few different patterns and meshing them together to make a circle--this took a good day and a half in my studio to work out on paper in actual scale- 60" diameter. I then cut the stencils out of special plastic material and with a tool that burns thru the material. red rope lighting add a cool effect. My friend and artist Emily Farish created the border design, and equally talented Susan Mitchell assisted me in the application.<br />
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A hand painted ceiling mural for a dining room in Alamo, CA.Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-61660236400522306372011-07-25T17:34:00.000-07:002017-02-21T16:10:41.424-08:00Lets Go Giants!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CWoAkZUEtAlXqn-4RoV3oyYdrVVjn4FFcUZa0lSKE_gbJnfscey0UTyRTfFZFr9CWd9e3y4GoGuc2WZQShAZDukZEd_oECjavoHBRbVLTKBsXOXOpAjy6AVAfBYCM-JybPcIQKm358M/s1600/021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633456911421375810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CWoAkZUEtAlXqn-4RoV3oyYdrVVjn4FFcUZa0lSKE_gbJnfscey0UTyRTfFZFr9CWd9e3y4GoGuc2WZQShAZDukZEd_oECjavoHBRbVLTKBsXOXOpAjy6AVAfBYCM-JybPcIQKm358M/s320/021.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 214px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Boys rooms- Painted stripes and murals of baseball jerseys<i>.</i></span>Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-80216548956527537602011-07-25T17:28:00.000-07:002011-07-25T17:58:37.530-07:00Peacock mural<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyp25xKLrjVTlljGtp-ZsEecUwsoQacf1LmlI_JPlL2zyS8YPQi1CqYuIJPZUkfYfP88BjzC5uU1fo8xmCReFLvZh9ZSRtokaZB0htQ3cJFpehOsPZZZHtXpgWBaXRQ6l4bGLTf9k15Yw/s1600/046PEACOCK+copy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyp25xKLrjVTlljGtp-ZsEecUwsoQacf1LmlI_JPlL2zyS8YPQi1CqYuIJPZUkfYfP88BjzC5uU1fo8xmCReFLvZh9ZSRtokaZB0htQ3cJFpehOsPZZZHtXpgWBaXRQ6l4bGLTf9k15Yw/s400/046PEACOCK+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633452238946697666" border="0" /></a><br />This is a mural I painted for my clients in Pleasanton, CA. I painted it on canvas in my art studio, then adhered to the wall with heavy duty wallpaper paste. Over 200 feathers were painted by hand. <span style="font-style: italic;">Please click picture to enlarge...</span>Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-9730586564681580142011-04-08T10:22:00.000-07:002012-04-21T07:47:18.963-07:00ceiling mural<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiND6dA_a0azVrF5EBQ239QDDQfxAfXGrYiLcO4gICTN9G9fgt4qxitsHHiv4EZY7HCrkwfrinWJH3R4Ja9Fee4FcZ-vFSee9smuHNJErWkifmS9mgusC1MWe7-1SZdlbXX9ZNaompLEWY/s1600/016+copyretouch+copy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593270415132984226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiND6dA_a0azVrF5EBQ239QDDQfxAfXGrYiLcO4gICTN9G9fgt4qxitsHHiv4EZY7HCrkwfrinWJH3R4Ja9Fee4FcZ-vFSee9smuHNJErWkifmS9mgusC1MWe7-1SZdlbXX9ZNaompLEWY/s400/016+copyretouch+copy.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 235px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a> <br />
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I designed and hand painted this mural on a circular ceiling adding a unique, artful touch to the space.</div>
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<i>Artist: Adrienne Stormer</i></div>
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<br /></div>Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-91877208793864256582011-04-08T09:51:00.000-07:002012-04-21T07:47:36.646-07:00"Mica" chimney<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdh9ciR5iHS1O2tcwJcziPDDAQuuDcFmmJexdA6ukGDT4KEZTUt0ZGY1Ox0knngX9fUp6joPRgeDmsARXlLcltitmuljvgrsrMIWPaUW8cEqvdBLjmSsU8RYid1H1yOEo0mI_P0hAit8/s1600/019copy+copy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593263872723406642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTdh9ciR5iHS1O2tcwJcziPDDAQuuDcFmmJexdA6ukGDT4KEZTUt0ZGY1Ox0knngX9fUp6joPRgeDmsARXlLcltitmuljvgrsrMIWPaUW8cEqvdBLjmSsU8RYid1H1yOEo0mI_P0hAit8/s400/019copy+copy.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 400px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 317px;" /></a> <br />
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This is a one of a kind treatment that I created for some very special clients. Flaked mica is a raw mineral that, in a rock form, has a "flaky" and shale like quality...it also has a reflective, irredecent quality to it. I purchased the mica already "flaked" paper thin from a supplier of raw craft materials. Hundreds of peices of the semi-transparent, irredecent flaked mica is applied to the chimney, layering each piece on one another in layers. Each peice of 1"- 4" mica is applied with clear adhesive by hand. A transparent coat of special gell is troweled on over the finish to fill in any gaps and to even out the surface. The end result is an artful, glamorous and <i>truly unique</i> focal point in this living room! ..."what <i>is</i> that?" immediately people are drawn to it's seductive glass like shimmer wanting to touch it...</div>
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The fireplace surround is finished with a simple metalic paint and amber color glaze.</div>
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Here is a finish I created by troweling plaster through a stencil creating an embossed effect. Then, layers of metallic paints are applied all over, to make this dinning room an elegant retreat.</div>
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Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-84467214944686927612010-04-22T09:07:00.000-07:002015-08-27T07:12:35.664-07:00Modern approach to a stencil<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7q4YwLBdvNE8fjwXR05tNqcDPlWQBKBlkXbkvZzMsNgDwWHEJCItFIETmzOLRtiEa5kAx1KOFTJgHZnJOzjL82hy_7Wk3bO-CRb7Z7Glo8Y-YX14v3QLnoLFFvYxA2BtNeWAhEaIhyphenhyphenE/s1600/060.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462997625492585922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7q4YwLBdvNE8fjwXR05tNqcDPlWQBKBlkXbkvZzMsNgDwWHEJCItFIETmzOLRtiEa5kAx1KOFTJgHZnJOzjL82hy_7Wk3bO-CRb7Z7Glo8Y-YX14v3QLnoLFFvYxA2BtNeWAhEaIhyphenhyphenE/s400/060.JPG" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 267px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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faux painted walls with a distressed metallic stencil design in this master bedroom.<br />
Artist: Adrienne Stormer</div>
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Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-44860340883096586852010-04-22T08:43:00.000-07:002010-11-23T16:36:26.888-08:00Adding color to niches<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVF2rP0emyXC1-1SWoWmRCkO78T8UDP8AyvaXiymAUohMS-YB5_KMlpvSHA9wPHCdjUvP2sL3_dcR_aKlcMjmToq_B-_3ulS4UJGgnCX2xQc5bw62aXW1Umtx3rWGANL53XF7tmleBg9M/s1600/anemic+niche+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462989334997137426" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 300px; height: 400px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVF2rP0emyXC1-1SWoWmRCkO78T8UDP8AyvaXiymAUohMS-YB5_KMlpvSHA9wPHCdjUvP2sL3_dcR_aKlcMjmToq_B-_3ulS4UJGgnCX2xQc5bw62aXW1Umtx3rWGANL53XF7tmleBg9M/s400/anemic+niche+2.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29Oqny7NLsJW5v2doRFLu5KgEpvAJEn9Y8PhwPPyJ_O0Zm3E44K7oHdSJT3Y2NAZgxPa1TaJoWuh9KaKexQdQ-SJCYplLLCeiO5x-50KnF0ExPgoFSFj0m9-Ez92R0DAgUWZJQapgL0I/s1600/083.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462988470808771266" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 300px; height: 400px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29Oqny7NLsJW5v2doRFLu5KgEpvAJEn9Y8PhwPPyJ_O0Zm3E44K7oHdSJT3Y2NAZgxPa1TaJoWuh9KaKexQdQ-SJCYplLLCeiO5x-50KnF0ExPgoFSFj0m9-Ez92R0DAgUWZJQapgL0I/s400/083.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTAO9V_cptQ0mQSx3IIUgQBuyXOe-Vn6xRT3w8dwVCXw7sCrdwtNPjKvpmHPF3fgREpb8lwqQNGNNw0OK1CfFAPfam8-mZVPh3e9AWLClMUhxyF3Ba-tZZJeHd3wwdbRaThMgmZw8mAo/s1600/niche+with+sculpture.JPG"><br /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3e-3PMtt6I77h7xSd0hW0bD0nKiw50ggaaMInNGnQ_qofp1kKIm3CCqWB7ceqzouhcJ650fJFG5danjIHcS3ApPMMNz-J7COZMCy01Tw2txuNOwPH0-Jp3ZfAPlm1Xds1SR8uwxV8n0/s1600/simply+yummy.JPG"><br /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><strong>Before</strong>: Anemic niches holding lonely sculptures</div><div><strong>After</strong>: I created a copper colored plaster finish that is applied as a backdrop for the art. The niches have a more striking effect, in contrast to the pale wall color, and now create an artfull focal point.</div></div></div></div>Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-45206045755675392532009-03-18T14:59:00.000-07:002011-01-02T19:50:07.288-08:00weathered cabinet finish with gold accents<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Lx6ghW1XbAtcBSpE5Ox_IxCoPxtrckbUouE804ar8H9Yb1k8FUFZgn2-fuE2znKLryyKYj4bAGlpYdFK0e6V81qGJcnT0z0MFk57cm86eiESZpGrDEzI3U63zAuMGkZmOIi0zhIx7eo/s1600/027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557801899071737010" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Lx6ghW1XbAtcBSpE5Ox_IxCoPxtrckbUouE804ar8H9Yb1k8FUFZgn2-fuE2znKLryyKYj4bAGlpYdFK0e6V81qGJcnT0z0MFk57cm86eiESZpGrDEzI3U63zAuMGkZmOIi0zhIx7eo/s400/027.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeuxKE-cvShExdQr_ZeFHN9kcesTlgGK5GLGnnKo4vfw2e9Sn0hLsYZ-_bG76-fAh6383AN3YUledVG86wFM1ziKUenIUfydMwD6J22ehIMQuot8JtX9OSWnwj0kMDA4riVq1KTYd9vE/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314654226881828498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeuxKE-cvShExdQr_ZeFHN9kcesTlgGK5GLGnnKo4vfw2e9Sn0hLsYZ-_bG76-fAh6383AN3YUledVG86wFM1ziKUenIUfydMwD6J22ehIMQuot8JtX9OSWnwj0kMDA4riVq1KTYd9vE/s400/011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVpiJJmOsurOKLs-1kkJbqIRYigYwiyLBz7mvgNbTDFjd7G5pMFAx3fYDuE8WYEQnaZUgu-rtPaorhBMn8bI43fdqz8pNEoiH5sbYBGfYF2FpgxrHYOC2mZzJYJCL1EO6G1wAPy6IKPo/s1600-h/015.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><div>This multi layered, distressed finish was applied on a vanity in a clients powder room. A special plaster product is heavily applied in different colored layers to acheive this textural, shabby chic finish. Gold metallic accents help dress up the final look. </div></div></div>Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-34387862809202799252009-03-04T12:06:00.000-08:002010-04-22T08:00:40.573-07:00"chipped paint" cabinet finish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINJWa5h30Uz_wJ7br6woH4afbvadGuXbAqBBT0RAiuneDxhM-NBOWo39TzN4kiOMyST3Wrk9YD-BE5sVuFWxjb42Zy9Qm7HjL6yHF2nkTS-yQBmcaLazABHaq4lltEUtjuImSeozAc3U/s1600-h/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309437639919542274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINJWa5h30Uz_wJ7br6woH4afbvadGuXbAqBBT0RAiuneDxhM-NBOWo39TzN4kiOMyST3Wrk9YD-BE5sVuFWxjb42Zy9Qm7HjL6yHF2nkTS-yQBmcaLazABHaq4lltEUtjuImSeozAc3U/s400/002.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv71V5RK7-uO2cS2Zmy3tw2UW0LTi4GEplxKsnXqUU-EtRhGH37Mbo2cC39coSzb4WKs6_hVNbrCz0o1WEj2jbSpnpRlwMqJsN041alZmgwzK9EnzGNEq2lpc7slq9AqDE4cz1aK7rGdU/s1600-h/island+photoshp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309435167477909394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv71V5RK7-uO2cS2Zmy3tw2UW0LTi4GEplxKsnXqUU-EtRhGH37Mbo2cC39coSzb4WKs6_hVNbrCz0o1WEj2jbSpnpRlwMqJsN041alZmgwzK9EnzGNEq2lpc7slq9AqDE4cz1aK7rGdU/s400/island+photoshp.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>For this project we applied a "chiped paint" finish, and glaze, to a custom built kitchen island. The island is made of sturdy alder wood. Hand applied, 9 layers of stain, distressed paint and varnish make this finish unique to the alternative "factory" finishes. The olive color and aged finish, give a warm contrast to the white cabinetry in this newly remodeled kitchen. Please click image to enlarge.</div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-3983182117383233122009-01-17T17:35:00.000-08:002011-04-08T11:24:32.390-07:00Rustic strie finish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm7IC7aW-kWATrRkTM9PtSgbdvohox-Wp280vaAByWurrnDto1cq0Qe8IQ6PMIMLXEevele3dyXjrwmH0qFH7htoPJEWSfLwZ3p7350Fbq8rm_KMW3sWMHIXvfyY9bDgBdRhKijNZqhWw/s1600/054.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphi9SbsIGkfmYfUtrdFK_mN0qOvJVhAtKpuUgZMy5WVrcSDHGdEDzbNt6NSnt2xYqz69Je5SSLaLOJmodfkX7g3tVcAHXDmUUPGqVjNKVhgFE1hol0-oQ-6In_zuU3BXHxgpB7iEybws/s1600-h/living+room.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitOa-kH_k5v2YSif9pVXIKyqiyy-8aLf_QG4OHISD4mHiME48eK8yaJ3Dz2wwSe6O8H3QvcSSMH5tWiYhXjwGOeyUNkWmUbAAM2UscOuasZMTiGCggWpmuxHcwAhZ0f_jN3XR2Y3q-b2s/s1600-h/dining+room.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292445114781778210" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitOa-kH_k5v2YSif9pVXIKyqiyy-8aLf_QG4OHISD4mHiME48eK8yaJ3Dz2wwSe6O8H3QvcSSMH5tWiYhXjwGOeyUNkWmUbAAM2UscOuasZMTiGCggWpmuxHcwAhZ0f_jN3XR2Y3q-b2s/s400/dining+room.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><div>This finish is what I call a "rustic strie". It is a layering of three varying tones of a paint color and applied in a sort of vertical method. It can have the look of old crumbly plaster, or like a water stained wall depending how it is applied and which colors you use. </div></div></div>Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-80480207873633042002008-08-11T10:38:00.000-07:002008-08-11T10:51:44.805-07:00race car mural<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1h6g_cRJVSyQIl1KrHQbwoQGEbd4ET_Z5kJ0b_PjMlT2cHixpqu5KM0e4GYJySNlOswPO8fNweTfTeLRhBzR8TgH5SaFPQO11vKsqgwB6ZS1LLu0w-c4Q0JysFCoOVp38EZXAVh7axE/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233318127944268946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1h6g_cRJVSyQIl1KrHQbwoQGEbd4ET_Z5kJ0b_PjMlT2cHixpqu5KM0e4GYJySNlOswPO8fNweTfTeLRhBzR8TgH5SaFPQO11vKsqgwB6ZS1LLu0w-c4Q0JysFCoOVp38EZXAVh7axE/s400/006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9sebbXmE7zZrzow4ZrUZRAdt4fDnIytyTb-W7GHjvFZnRBVHeknwr6rqx82oz4mpDKh1K31_A91c0hYNExowZjoD2m1IVAWz3RXR7l-YTtvKS9M_bIw8-0oJsVGdb-2YQlay7TrOqCk/s1600-h/013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233317779731694834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9sebbXmE7zZrzow4ZrUZRAdt4fDnIytyTb-W7GHjvFZnRBVHeknwr6rqx82oz4mpDKh1K31_A91c0hYNExowZjoD2m1IVAWz3RXR7l-YTtvKS9M_bIw8-0oJsVGdb-2YQlay7TrOqCk/s400/013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBMzqxoYWKm8-xedgGZePlCFkcQ_Q6INqs38fm8vkuI5rxfOcYM_lGZ6S0FYgiildmBB8Tf9yxQk8avbHjoDcOEe4Sch8ty0_Ff5xkxvXZTMqzHErqXVIo5JyQ-52WDlxyWKVHe7_hlY/s1600-h/017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233317511909002706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBMzqxoYWKm8-xedgGZePlCFkcQ_Q6INqs38fm8vkuI5rxfOcYM_lGZ6S0FYgiildmBB8Tf9yxQk8avbHjoDcOEe4Sch8ty0_Ff5xkxvXZTMqzHErqXVIo5JyQ-52WDlxyWKVHe7_hlY/s400/017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>alas, another mural. This year has been full of mural jobs! This one was painted for a 4 year old boy who had a race car bed. This was a two day job. I was able to produce this mural within the clients budget, and exceeded their expectations as well! I had a blast creating the surreal dessert landscape and the "baja bugs" racing in the background.</div></div></div>Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667599767834602011.post-92060074519039692008-08-11T10:11:00.000-07:002010-04-22T08:17:20.106-07:00powder room mural<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrGaDPxr_YZQG-naqnIzlO9ieU5Fwr5zJ6uCenyOV3BTknVtl_4LW6F2rO8F5BlQW_qvjmljrGYlLIIHkpzBL4KVjUcoD3vSB82KO-6g6IRrv63BjkuSbDxDXDf5LZP8aL_xQxh7AFuA/s1600-h/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233314755585143954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrGaDPxr_YZQG-naqnIzlO9ieU5Fwr5zJ6uCenyOV3BTknVtl_4LW6F2rO8F5BlQW_qvjmljrGYlLIIHkpzBL4KVjUcoD3vSB82KO-6g6IRrv63BjkuSbDxDXDf5LZP8aL_xQxh7AFuA/s400/008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xOBAjniQ9pgEBLDszR6h6ahgCYsuDepzM7S5p_EZqwdenwJIjpMOENDsFLxFI98R25MYv8IgWDfYQai0Mcui6e7svBThUgFofJBHwqvtBZ0eA5_xJOMiKbx9MNQKpZU2YRwKRkhyRZc/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233314298307658898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xOBAjniQ9pgEBLDszR6h6ahgCYsuDepzM7S5p_EZqwdenwJIjpMOENDsFLxFI98R25MYv8IgWDfYQai0Mcui6e7svBThUgFofJBHwqvtBZ0eA5_xJOMiKbx9MNQKpZU2YRwKRkhyRZc/s400/006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiU2_l_vTkzumNYmbBMtA68pSq-F_Dkapb890nOioxjf9P7sJ0Cyhn9GhL1VKp90vX1ZcycbPNOwI5PaWT9GQEomS-lyzG2NsyU6rZ0beWNgbAvw23iZFvI4leXi3SbgPI9lVggrJqJFI/s1600-h/024.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><div>This mural is in a clients powder room. The walls were smooth coated my me, then the mural is hand painted in acrylics. This is still in progress...lots more to add.</div></div></div>Adrienne Stormerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035518435590587264noreply@blogger.com0