Murals, scenic constructions & decorative painting

Halfland stop-motion animation

2013–2015| Assisted with painting, building, and test-filming for the ongoing stop-motion project by Shelley Noble in Los Angeles, CA.

Naomi Leff & Assoc. interior design

1994–1998 | Created murals and original artwork for deadline-oriented projects at the late Naomi Leff’s high-end architectural/interior design firm based in New York, NY.

Children’s playroom, Pacific Palisades, CA

Designed and painted faux windows, “wallpaper” patterns, and puppet stage.

American Folk Art Museum benefit, New York, NY

Designed and painted faux quilt banner and wood panels for event installation at the Park Avenue Armory.

Hand-painted tablecloths, Sydney, Australia

Other decorative painting projects for Naomi Leff

Wall stencil, painted cabinetry, and mini flower arrangement murals.

Personal projects

Decorative painting

1999 | Painted faux leopard panel, Austin, TX

1993 | Trompe l’oeil fireplace, Warsaw, Poland

Studio practice

2001–Present | Sculptural models, paintings, and drawings

Wasp nest sculptural model for Haunt—mixed media including styrofoam, paper, plastic leaves, felt, paint, and cupcake liners

2008 | Haunt, 58" x 58", oil on canvas

Cactus sculptural model for New Nest—mixed media including styrofoam, artificial grass, wood, and paint

2009 | New Nest, 56" x 46", oil on canvas

Fireball sculptural model for Flare-Up and Flameout—Legos and plant stand

2006 | Flare-Up, 46" x 42", oil on canvas

2008 | Flameout, 38" x 34", oil on canvas

Other experience

1991 | Scenic and prop painting for Yale University Dramat production of the original musical Blue Skies, set design by Alexander Katreczko.

1988 | Furniture finishing and decorative painting projects for Marylou Davis, Inc.

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