Marisa Vumbaca
and Maura Garrity both received their Bachelors of Fine Arts degrees
in 1991 from the Rhode Island School of Design. Marisa studied
painting and printmaking for one year at Parsons School of Design
in Paris, France. Maura also studied abroad, painting for one
semester at Winchester College of Art in England. The following
semester, Maura continued her education at Parsons in Paris. Arriving
in San Francisco in1992, they began painting murals for businesses
and residential homes.
Murals and
trompe l'oeil (deceive the eye) paintings are customized to a
client's tastes and interests. Consideration for the architectural
detailing, color and mood of the environment creates artwork that
is both unique and sensitive to the style and period of the home.
As a solution to difficult design areas, murals can transform
a room, create a particular atmosphere, enlarge a small space
or simply add a much needed focal point.
Murals are
either painted directly on the wall, or at the studio on canvas/panels
for installation. Every mural is custom designed so prices vary
depending on detail. To obtain an estimate or schedule a free
initial consultation contact
us.
Marisa and
Maura begin by traveling to the site to brainstorm with the client.
They discuss ideas about subject, content, style, desired effect,
location etc. Photos and measurements of the area are taken. Drawings
are then created. Following the client's approval, a full color
study is made. Once the design has been finalized, painting begins.
At this stage, your imagination becomes reality…
When considering
having a mural created for your home or business, here are some
helpful hints to get you started:
•
Decide on a location for your mural
• Make a list of interests (hobbies, career, favorite
places)
• Collect images that you like from magazines or photographs
• Think about the desired effect and overall atmosphere
•
Remember, you're limited only by your imagination