Two years ago, I was commissioned by a client to do a nursery mural for their little boy. They wanted me to design a mural around the nursery rhyme, "What Are Little Boys Made of?" or "Snips & Snails". So I created a room with life size little boys at play including puppies and snails all around the room. (You can check it out from a previous blog- http://michelelevani.blogspot.com/2011/03/snips-snails-baby-boys-nursery-mural-by.html )
They loved it! So, they commissioned my services again, but this time for their new little girl, Sophie. They left the theme up to me this time, which I felt was a "no brainer"... I wanted to paint a "Sugar & Spice" Nursery Mural. They were enthused at the idea.
Here it is from blank canvass, sketched design and finished product. Enjoy the transformation!
I usually buy a small gift for my client with a thank you card-
Here's their little boy, Bentley, enjoying his "Snips & Snails" Nursery Mural today. He plays with the puppies and his fish! This is the part of what I do that brings me overwhelming joy!
I am an artist and muralist. I work with a variety of subjects and mediums, but I specialize in acrylic painting and residential and commercial murals. I love the challenge of working on a large scale and creating spaces that reflect the personality of the owner. I love to capture the quirkiness and whimsical nature of animals and people. My hope is that my artwork makes people smile and reflect on the humor in life.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Friday, March 16, 2012
"Chelsea Soccer Mural" by Michele Levani- Charelston Muralist
I was recently hired to paint a soccer mural in a young boy's bathroom. Not only is he a terrific soccer player, but he's a huge Chelsea fan! However, his father prefers the rival team of Manchester. I needed to create a mural that would fit into such a small space and create a huge impact. I think I achieved my goal... SCORE!!!
Enjoy the photos and don't forget to watch the YouTube video, as well!
"Chelsea Soccer Mural" by Michele Levani- Charleston Muralist
| Chelsea Soccer Mural |
Preliminary Sketch
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Before
Progress
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| Chelsea Stripes are added to frame out the actual mural |
DesignLayout
Finished!
Every Soccer player needs their own personal World Cup!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
"7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" Mural by Michele Levani
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens"
Mural by Michele Levani
Last week I was asked to paint a mural in a young boy's bedroom based on the best selling book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens".
I haven't read the book yet, but I am planning to do so along with Sean Covey's other best selling book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People".
The 7 Habits are-
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Listen to people sincerely.
Be Proactive
Take responsibility for your life.
Begin with the End in Mind
Define your mission and goals in life.
Define your mission and goals in life.
Put First Things First
Prioritize and do the most important things first.
Prioritize and do the most important things first.
Think Win-Win
Have an "everyone-can-win" attitude.
Have an "everyone-can-win" attitude.
Synergize
Work together to achieve more.
Work together to achieve more.
Sharpen the Saw
Renew yourself regularly.
Renew yourself regularly.
This mural took me about 5 hours total of painting and preparation time.
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| The Sketch |
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| Laying out the blocks for the "7 Habits" |
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| Details still needed |
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| Just needs the lettering |
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| Just needs the lettering |
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| Complete! |
My client was so happy with the results that she has hired me to paint 2 additional murals in her home, so ...more to come!
Mural based on this best selling book by Sean Covey-
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