Painting, not Posting

So it's been a little bit since I've posted anything. I've been trying to finish up a couple different projects that I finally wrapped up today. First up is a window mural I did for Shiraz Mediterranean Grill. I actually finished the painting a couple of weeks ago but just got back there tonight to photograph and seal it. It covers the backside of a menu that they have facing the street so they aren't losing any view by having me paint over their window. They wanted to continue the view of the street but in a more stylized painterly fashion which I think I was able to do. It is a small mural but it has a big impact. If you are ever in Louisville, check out the Frankfort Ave. location, to see the mural in person.

Next we have a painting of My Old Kentucky Home, which has taken a very long time to get around to finishing. This was actually supposed to be a Christmas present to my parents and then I was hoping to have it finished by Mother's Day. Well, I almost made Mother's Day. Better late than never. They loved it, or at least they acted like they did.

I also got around to painting over the astronaut's rocket. I think it helps the boy pop from the composition more and the subdued tones work better with the other "nighttime" works that I've done. I also think I've figured out how to do the other two pieces in this series and am well into the second piece.

As always you can see more of my murals at www.stiversart.com

and you can purchase prints at Moany and Lalla's.

Faux Finish in Shiraz Bathrooms

After the menu and logo I started on the bathrooms. I did a really cool textured finish in some very bright colors.

Shiraz Logo Painting

I got the logo put up at Shiraz. After I finished their menu at their Frankfort Ave. location I took down their old one and painted their logo on the back. Here it is.

Shiraz Logo Painting

More work for Shiraz. Seriously, if you live in Louisville you have to eat there. It's fantastic and they keep me in business. Help them grow, the more stores they open the more work I'll have. Thanks!

I started another Shiraz this morning. They are pretty much keeping me in business these days. It will be another chalkboard menu. It also means a lot of very early mornings and a couple of late nights as I work around the restaurant's hours but they are great to work for so I don't mind.

Shiraz Menus

Did some more work for the Shiraz on Hurstbourne. I did two menu boards. The large one is done in pastels, the smaller one towards the back is painted.

I've been working on the new menus for Shiraz. I'm doing them large then putting them into the computer to resize and to add the item descriptions. They should be opening their new restaurant on Poplar Level this week. If you are in Louisville check it out.

I've been working on the new Shiraz opening on Poplar Level. Here are some pics.

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