Jose Cuervo Mural# – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

Posted on October 7, 2014 by admin

I 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

The Park Plaza Hotel# – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

Posted on April 30, 2014 by admin

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.

The 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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H2O Sushi Restaurant Sign – Muralist# Carolee Merrill

Posted on February 3, 2014 by admin

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

Posted on January 24, 2014 by admin

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.