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Amber D
Amber D on Nov 02, 2011
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This is one couples solution to beautify a horrible plain white retaining wall in their back yard.

Not only was the wall blinding, it was an eye sore to their beautiful property. Since they could not remove it, and the cost of a remodel wasn't what they wanted, their solution was to paint their dream landscape trompe l'oeil mural. They customised the mural completely choosing the plants, mountains, fountain and even the pot and flowers growing around the outside. If you have a spot you just cant seem to find the right painting for, or a full construction and remodel arn't in your budget range, you can consider an affordable artist like myself to help you find what is right for you. No matter how large or small, we can create somthing new for you! Based out of both Boise and Orange County and serving the whole west cost! Designers are welcome to inquire and refer.
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    Wall Murals and Custom Artwork by Amber Dawn
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  • Paula T Longwood, FL
    Beautiful, I never would have thought to do that!
    on Nov 10, 2011 · Like 0
  • Marvin R Sanford, NC
    This is amazing.... You did a great job...
    on Nov 10, 2011 · Like 0
  • Becky Madisonville, LA
    WOW I'm at a loss for words. My brain is on overload because we just had a 3'x25'retaining wall put in between our pool and patio /back porch area. Can't wait to get outside tomorrow morning and try to come up with ideas for my wall. Would love to hear from any of you about what you think would work on my size wall.
    on Nov 10, 2011 · Like 0
  • Becky Madisonville, LA
    WOW I'm at a loss for words. My brain is on overload because we just had a 3'x25'retaining wall put in between our pool and patio /back porch area. Can't wait to get outside tomorrow morning and try to come up with ideas for my wall. Would love to hear from any of you about what you think would work on my size wall.
    on Nov 10, 2011 · Like 0
  • Brenda D Lowell, IN
    that is so cool looking. great job. love it!
    on Nov 10, 2011 · Like 0
  • Flowerscapes Garden Desig... Suwanee, GA
    As an artist, unfortunately have not really painted in decades except for a handful of murals 10-15 years ago and a couple of oils, I LOVE your talent and work! If i did not plant the live stuff by walls, I would fly you out in a heart beat, with a bonus ticket for a stop over in Cabo on your return. I grew up in L.A. and very familliar with the deserts. You make the desert bloom.
    on Nov 10, 2011 · Like 0
  • Culpepper Carpets and Int... Atlanta, GA
    That is one of the coolest things I have EVER seen!!!
    on Nov 10, 2011 · Like 0
  • Toni M
    just stunning
    on Nov 11, 2011 · Like 0
  • Barbara D Victorville, CA
    **This is REALLY nice! I have been thinking of removing those awful oleanders near my back wall and painting it with something nice. Like the ocean, because we have moved from the ocean to the dessert. Miss that ocean!
    on Nov 11, 2011 · Like 0
  • Pamela Scruggs Stone Mountain, GA
    Obviously a muralist did this, right? Quite creative, I wonder what something like that cost?
    on Nov 11, 2011 · Like 0
  • Jennifer G Bronx, NY
    I am tired of looking on all these BEAUTIFUL pictures and things I can't help myself. lol
    on Nov 25, 2011 · Like 1
  • Angela G Englewood, FL
    hmmm....wanted to do this small scale on the wall on the side of my pool....my pool view is a bird sanctuary with a canal. Pretty enough..but a beach scene while swimming in my pool would be awesome....I would then have the best of both worlds. I have just the artist to do it too.
    on Dec 16, 2011 · Like 1
  • Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL
    Sounds like a great idea, Angela. We're going to want to see photos!
    on Dec 16, 2011 · Like 0
  • Kelly S Bremerton, WA
    Gorgeous, wonderful, beautiful!
    on Apr 29, 2012 · Like 0
  • Gene Lawrenceville, GA
    @Douglas - I had the same thought about a nice container plant completing the illusion. But, nice as it is.
    on Apr 29, 2012 · Like 1
  • Amber D
    Angela and Gene, I am enlisted on a site called findamuralist.com. not only can you see a lot more of my work, you can also find a lot of muralists just as good as me there that already live in your area. If you can't find someone in your area, than call me up!
    on Apr 30, 2012 · Like 1
  • Ann S Albany, GA
    beautiful to say the least
    on May 01, 2012 · Like 0
  • Paticia G Clermont, FL
    kudos great
    on Jun 05, 2012 · Like 1
  • Cith A Hixson, TN
    wow that's spectacular!!
    on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
  • Nancy Rhodes C Bessemer, AL
    What kind of paint did you use for the mural? Did you have the pool installed and what did it cost?
    on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sharon Richardson Lakeland, FL
    Great idea & beautiful work.
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Nancy a Butcher Chillicothe, OH
    This is beautiful,love it
    on Aug 31, 2012 · Like 0
  • Nancy Rhodes C Bessemer, AL
    Do you use artist oils or acrylic or regular outside paint? How does your work hold up to the elements? I am sure you use a sealant.
    on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 0
  • Anita Roll Murals Alpharetta, GA
    I love this! Beautiful work!
    on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 0
  • Flowerscapes Garden Desig... Suwanee, GA
    Everytime I see this post, I fall in love all over again.
    on Nov 11, 2012 · Like 0

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