The painting of faux paneling, latticework, and plant life brought this boring little powder room to life in the historic home created by Mary Louise Curtis Bok in Rockport, Maine.

The before and after photos show what a little paint can do to "fool the eye". • Before above

• After above

The Kavanaugh House in Newcastle, Maine was built during the Federal Period in 1803 by James Kavanaugh, a renowned shipbuilder and successful businessman. The new history inspired owners are restoring the 14+ room home starting with the modern living quarters where we did a variation of a faux marble checkerboard floor.

Hand Painted in the clients favorite blue palette this entry hall floor is a stunning was to come into this coastal Rockport, Maine home. A checkerboard pattern is always in style and adding a bit of detail and a defined border creates the formality this floor deserved.

We brought back much needed formality to this repurposed 1850’s Baptist Church in Rockport, Maine not by adding real wood but by “fooling the eye” with hand painted wainscot panels.

This use of traditional trompe l’oeil painting adds a wonderful sense of painted finishes and leads from the dining room into the great room and our incredible mural which can be seen on the mural link.

Restored + Hand Painted Pearlescent Glazed Finish mantle in Islesboro, ME estate LivingRoom.

Restored + Hand Painted Pearlescent Glazed Finish mantle in Islesboro, ME estate LivingRoom.

This 12’ wide shaped “Headboard” painting was created to anchor the bed to the scale of the bedroom. Gold metallic leaf was used as a base and a combination of acrylic and metallic pigments allow for light to sweep over the work as the sun passes from sunrise to sunset. The scene contains a sunrise on the left and a “MoonShadow” night on the right as scene from the back of this property overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A Moroccon inspired frame was created to contain the 5 panels and merge the clients aesthetics in this 10 month Covid Year Collaboration.

• Sunrise Detail

• MoonShadow Detail

Using William Morris as inspiration again in this 1929 lakehouse we created another raised plaster and hand-painted design that was a bit more contemporary in feel than the connector hall we did last year. Brighter hues and over-scaled designs made for an elegant and welcoming entrance that still fit this homes classic character.

Using William Morris as inspiration again in this 1929 lakehouse we created another raised plaster and hand-painted design that was a bit more contemporary in feel than the connector hall we did last year. Brighter hues and over-scaled designs made for an elegant and welcoming entrance that still fit this homes classic character.

Using William Morris as inspiration again in this 1929 lakehouse we created another raised plaster and hand-painted design that was a bit more contemporary in feel than the connector hall we did last year. Brighter hues and over-scaled designs made for an elegant and welcoming entrance that still fit this homes classic character.

I love that interior designer Cicely Beston was not shy in placing a mirror on our new walls! Layering only adds interest and completes the space.

Hand Painted trompe l'oeil panels in Islesboro, ME estate dining room with Three Color Strie’ Glazed trim.

Hand Painted trompe l'oeil panels in Islesboro, ME estate dining room with Three Color Strie’ Glazed trim.

Hand Painted plaster and iron fireplace hood remodel.

William Morris inspired multi-color plaster finish in connector hall from original house to new addition.

William Morris inspired multi-color plaster finish in connector hall from original house to new addition.

William Morris inspired multi-color plaster finish in connector hall from original house to new addition.

William Morris inspired multi-color plaster finish in connector hall from original house to new addition.

This seven layer glazed and rubbed back copper finish is truly elegant and timeless. The slate top from the quarries in Monmouth, ME make this project extra special and worth seeing in person!

The antique entry check-in desk was refinished with the same finish as on the new bar inside but a raised plaster motif was added to reinforce the restaurants branding.

This seven layer glazed and rubbed back copper finish is truly elegant and timeless. A deep teal wall color sets off the copper tones in the bar finish.

Again, using the motif but this time in different sizes and colors to create an elegant and whimsical floor finish.

The wall color was chosen to relate to the restaurant interior and is a great backdrop for the local Art the restaurant showcases.

Custom designed and hand made raised plaster bookcase backs for Noblesboro, ME Lakeside retreat to coordinate with a cherished Henri Isaac Landscape Painting.

Custom designed and hand made raised plaster bookcase backs for Noblesboro, ME Lakeside retreat to coordinate with a cherished Henri Isaac Landscape Painting.

30” x 40” chalk drawing of Islesboro, ME estate created for its owners with a custom carved and finished frame to recreate a favorite antique in their Florida home.

30” x 40” chalk drawing of Islesboro, ME estate created for its owners with a custom carved and finished frame to recreate a favorite antique in their Florida home.

With a beautiful play of color and finishes this farmhouse redo really had all of the finishing touches. Reclaimed flooring with an overscale and transparent green glazed checkerboard and multi-color rub off finish cabinet finishes were classic country in feel with a touch of sophistication the client desired.

With a beautiful play of color and finishes this farmhouse redo really had all of the finishing touches. Reclaimed flooring with an overscale and transparent green glazed checkerboard and multi-color rub off finish cabinet finishes were classic country in feel with a touch of sophistication the client desired.

One of many things we created in this incredible project was this croquet inspired stairway that the designer dreamed up and we made reality. This 1940’s cottager was totally brought down to the studs and made new but we brought back the character the client desired and then some.