2009-10-25 22:29
This fireplace mantel was made out of some kind of plaster. It already had the texture, so it made it much easier to work with.I started by taping and papering to protect the walls around th… Read More
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Artist & Decorative Painter, Dawn Papandrea-Khan services Westchester County, NY and the surrounding areas. She specializes in faux paint & plaster finishes and hand painted wall murals.
2009-10-17 22:34
This was a fun job. I had to do 6 panels in a client's formal living room. I created several sample options for them and they decided on the darker base color with a lighter glaze color ra… Read More
2009-10-04 15:44
This was a really interesting job for a client who is expecting twins. She wanted a tree painted above the cribs in 3 shades of brown to match some of the tones in the crib bedding. This t… Read More
2009-06-15 01:12
This was a fun one day project that I was able to do for an old client. I did their daughter's room several years ago. My client asked me to both design and paint a custom border for her m… Read More
2009-06-15 01:12
This was a fun one day project that I was able to do for an old client. I did their daughter's room several years ago. My client asked me to both design and paint a custom border for her m… Read More
2009-04-19 02:18
I had the privilege of working in a beautiful home this past week doing a painting overhaul in a master bedroom and bath. I worked closely with my clients figuring out what colors they both… Read More
2009-04-03 01:21
I always enjoy painting for my church. They have blessed me so much over the years and it is always my chance to give back to them for all that they have done for me.This job was pretty eas… Read More
2009-03-19 18:22
It has been over 6 months since I have painted because of my maternity leave. I am so excited to be back. And what a great theme to paint! I have always loved the game Candy Land. I pick… Read More
2009-01-15 23:33
I know that it has been quite some time since I have posted. It has been a crazy few months since the baby has been born. I have been taking a nice long break from painting in order to sp… Read More
2008-11-15 00:02
I always love to get exposure out there in the internet world. Once again Surfaces with Paint has been written about on a great new site called "Your Neighbor's Place"."I'd like to showcase… Read More
2008-11-06 16:05
Jaden Cliff Papandea-Khan was born on October 23rd. He was 6lbs. 10ozs.I know that it has been quite a while since I last posted. But I had to take a break due to my pregnancy and now tha… Read More
2008-10-06 00:40
I am happy to announce yet another opportunity for Surfaces with Paint to gain exposure on the internet. Check out this post called "Talent of a Muralist"Paint Your Space offers a simple… Read More
2008-09-29 20:43
I need your votes!! I just signed my Nursery Murals and More Blog up on DivineCaroline.com. They are offering free prizes to the blogs that get the most votes. Can you click on the link be… Read More
2008-09-26 18:48
As most of you know, I am very pregnant with only a few short weeks to go. I am taking a few months off from painting, though I am missing it terribly. Here is a picture of my baby belly ta… Read More
2008-09-10 18:53
I am proud to announce that I was recently included in an online article called "Eight Great Children's Mural Painters" on Spire.com, a social resource site which includes everything from Fa… Read More
2008-08-23 19:44
My client had the book Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes by Sunset and she loved the finish that was presented in the book. So, we picked colors that matched the walls in the book and we… Read More
2008-08-07 21:59
This hand painted nautical themed border was done for my client's 2 yr old son's bedroom. We worked together and came up with a plan that fit her taste and style of the room. We chose 4 sy… Read More
2008-07-24 15:13
www.nurserymurals.blogspot.comI am happy to announce another new site that I will be hosting - Nursery Murals- Inspirational Pictures & Ideas. I will use this site to feature great mura… Read More
2008-07-16 04:05
This was my second mural for this client. Remember the nautical theme mural for the triplet boy's room? Well, this room was done for their 3 month old baby sister (her soon to be nursery)… Read More
2008-07-11 15:53
I recently was emailed this question:Hi Dawn! I am really inspired by your spirit and talent!My question is, do you set time lines for a job? I am currently working on a mural in a pet stor… Read More
2008-07-05 18:55
Even though this bathroom was small - the awesome part was - it was empty! No sink, no toilet, completely empty. So, I was able to get the job done quickly and without having to reach over… Read More
2008-07-02 00:40
I have been working hard on my new Murals and Faux blog. Check out the new logo! Here is a list of all the recent posts. Be sure to subscribe so you can get an email every time I add new p… Read More
2008-07-02 00:40
I have been working hard on my new Murals and Faux blog. Check out the new logo! Here is a list of all the recent posts. Be sure to subscribe so you can get an email every time I add new p… Read More
2008-06-10 00:30
This was a nice one day mural job. I enjoyed getting a break today, from my little ones at home, to be able to paint. This was done for a client in White Plains, NY - for her 4 month old d… Read More
2008-06-05 15:34
I decided to start a new Murals & Faux Finishing Blog focusing on Great Tips, Resources, and Painting Ideas. You can subscribe to the blog separately if you would like to get an email e… Read More
2008-06-05 15:34
I decided to start a new Murals & Faux Finishing Blog focusing on Great Tips, Resources, and Painting Ideas. You can subscribe to the blog separately if you would like to get an email e… Read More
2008-05-20 18:07
Sheila Eastman of Eastman Art & Painting, LLC is a muralist & faux finisher out of Phoenix, Arizona. She contacted me through an international painter's forum, that we are both inv… Read More
2008-05-07 20:12
Stippling is a very soft finish that can be done in any color. Picking the right colors was quite a challenge because of all the neutral tones already in this room. The cabinets had a pink… Read More
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