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Jan Brueghel’s 16th Century Painting Mural# – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

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I painted this mural for a client in Olympia, Washington. It is a reproduction of several Jan Brueghel 16th century paintings. This dome is in the master bathroom, which will give you an idea of the magnitude of the beautiful estate.  It had a library, a theater, a gymnasium and a museum.  My client owned these paintings which hung in the museum in his home.

jan-the-younger-brueghel-adam-naming-the-animals-from-the-story-of-adam-and-eveHere is one of the original Ian Brueghal paintings.

This album also  has other European paintings and murals I have painted.in Los Angeles and Orange County.

“It is indeed a pleasure to give Carolee a recommendation for the quality of work performed and her pleasing cooperation. Carolee painted a ceiling dome in my residence in Olympia, Washington. Under difficult circumstances, she painted a wonderful mural without complaints and was very cooperative in her duties. Without reservation I recommend Carolee.” – Calvin Brach, Chief Executive Officer, KDOC-TV 56, Irvine, CA

This album also  has other European paintings and murals I have painted.in Los Angeles and Orange County. 

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Mediterranean Trompe L’oeil Mural# – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThis is a tromp l’oeil mural I painted for a private residence in Laguna Niguel.  It appears you are standing on a veranda overlooking the Mediterranean.

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I have included the pictures of other tromp l’oeil murals I have painted in restaurants, hotels and hospitals in Orange County and Los Angeles County, CA.

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Jose Cuervo Mural# – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

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152-6-me-in-charlotteI painted the mural# above for a Jose Cuervo campaign.  It was reproduced for tequila bars in 13 airports across the country.  This picture was taken in the airport in Charlotte, NC at the Tequileria. I worked with the former Vice President of Jose Cuervo International to create the design. It was a great experience!

“Carolee’s art was reproduced in 13 tequila bars in airports across the country for our Jose Cuervo campaign. She was very professional and accurate, creating just what we needed.  We are very pleased with the results, and I am very happy to recommend her.”  – Tom Snell, former Vice President Jose Cuervo International

Paradise Aquatic Mural# – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

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Here is a tropical aquatic mural I painted in Palm Desert.  As you can see in the first picture below, the room was huge- 16′ x 66′.  The picture shows only about 1/3 of the room.  In the picture you can see I am a bit overwhelmed.14

In addition to the size of the project, I painted it during the summer when the temperature ranged between 100 to 110 degrees. It was a new construction- so no air conditioning or indoor toilet.  Yes- I shared the outhouse with 20 construction workers.  I remember being in the outhouse feeling miserable, and thinking, “If this was a movie, this would be the funny part.”  I laughed and shared my insight with the guys, and they all laughed.rightparadiserightcloseupparadise

It took 2 1/2 months to complete.  It required me to be completely diligent- focusing only on working, eating and sleeping.  I would put on my headphones, listen to music and allow the energy of nature to to flow through me into the mural.  I am very proud of my accomplishment!

 

New Murals# at Shopping Center in Mission Viejo – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

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I recently painted lettering and floral murals at a shopping center in Mission Viejo.  I was initially a bit nervous as I had to operate a 60′ boom to reach the top of the towers, as you can see in the second picture.  I got used to being up on the boom pretty quickly, and the job went smoothly.  – Muralist Carolee Merrill  fineartmuralist.net

“Carolee recently completed painting lettering and floral graphics for the shopping center in Mission Viejo..  Carolee was very responsive to our needs and did a great job in a timely manner.  We are very happy with her work, and recommend her wholeheartedly.”

Christy Riley
Property Assistant
Birtcher Anderson Realty Management, Inc.

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The Park Plaza Hotel# – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

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 The Legendary Park Plaza Hotel

“Carolee, thank you for the fantastic work!  You did such an amazing job repairing and restoring our ceiling. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to having you back to help restore the remaining areas of the building.”- Luis M. Moral, Property Manager, Park Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles

I had the honor of doing some mural refreshing at the historic Park Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. The murals had been damaged by film crews, and I was hired to help restore them to how they looked originally.

The hotel is just magnificent. It is reminiscent of a Florentine palace with lavish Romanesque architecture. The Renaissance-style murals that I refreshed were designed and executed by Anthony Heinsbergen, a noted painter of many Los Angeles cultural landmarks.

hotelThe hotel was built as an Elks Club lodge in 1925. The pool area hosted many indoor swimming events during the 1932 Summer Olympics. Eventually, the Elks sold the building, and it was transformed into a luxury hotel. Today the the Park Plaza Hotel is designated as an historical landmark. No longer a hotel, it is currently used in a variety of motion pictures, television series and commercials, and events for the Hollywood Elite.

As I worked in the ballroom I could feel the many parties, events and films that were created there over the years. Loved it!

Here are some pictures of the hotel, and what I painted.

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Church and Religious Murals# – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

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I painted this sky mural for Bethel Baptist Church in Santa Ana, CA.  I remember feeling terrified being 30 feet up on the scaffolding.  It surprisingly took me only a short time to adjust to it.  I actually felt so comfortable that eventually I found myself swaying to the music I was listening to. Here is a picture of me on the scaffolding.

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My intent was to create a feeling of celestial opening.  I have been told by the people at the church that the parishioners love it, and that architects and designers have come to see the mural and have commented on how beautiful it is.

Here are pictures and a short video of the completed mural.

 

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Below are a variety of other religious murals I have painted.

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H2O Sushi Restaurant Sign – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

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I recently painted these signs for H2O Sushi Restaurant in Triangle Square in Costa Mesa, CA.

“Carolee, thank you so much for the great job you did on our signs for H2O Sushi Restaurant.  We appreciate how fast and efficient you are.  It looks perfect!  We are happy to recommend your services.”  – Sung Jun Yoon, Manager H2O Sushi

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Ziing’s Restaurant Dragon Mural – Muralist Carolee Merrill

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Here is the story of how I came to paint the Dragon Mural for Ziing’s Restaurant and Dueling Piano Bar in Fullerton, California.  I live in Fullerton, and was walking down Harbor Boulevard one afternoon, and noticed that there was construction going on in the restaurant. I ad a feeling they needed a mural, and  I went inside to find major renovation going on.

I spoke with Robert the head chef, and he explained that the restaurant was expanding, They were adding an additional bar and entertainment area for a dueling piano show.  I asked if they were planning to have a mural painted.  He replied that they were planning to have a mural painted of dueling dragons, but had not been able to find a muralist to do it.  I said that I could be that muralist.  I later sent him pictures of my mural work, and subsequently met with the owner, created the design, and ultimately painted this mural.

Ziing’s food is awesome, and the dueling piano bar is a blast. Please visit when you’re in the area.

“The dragon mural Carolee created is a beautiful enhancement to our restaurant.
She exceeded our expectations. We love it. Carolee is very easy to work with.
We are happy to recommend her.” – Robert Marenco, Ziing’s Restauran, Fullerton

Please view the video and pictures below.

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Muralist Carolee Merrill Paints New Mural for Rite Aid in Pasadena

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I painted these two 11′ x 30′, and 11′ x 15, murals for the Rite Aid shopping center in South Pasadena.  It depicts the orange crate label art that was popular between 1900 and 1945 when orange groves grew though out Los Angeles and Orange County.  Please check out the video and gallery below.

“Carolee, thank you so much.  We are very pleased with the work that you did. You were diligent, punctual and precise in creating just what we wanted. We would be very happy to have you paint murals for us in the future.” – Judy Cruz, Property Management for Rite Aid