Clouds for Grace
Grace's room in the new house used to be a little boy's room - it had a nice color, but also a prominent a boat-themed border, and boat-curtains to go with it. Her mother and I liked the wall color, but wanted to make Grace a room that represented what SHE likes - bees, butterflies, "McDuff" the adventurous dog, and at the same time cover up the boat border (or the dark blue that was under it). We decided to paint McDuff images in the clouds so that Grace can see him but he is not intrusive, considering the possibility of an easy change once she outgrows him. She is even added to the story!
A real-life dog is painted in the bathroom, watching over her while she plays, and I designed curtains to match the rest of the room. What I like about this room is that it is very light and airy. It gave a solution to the border-issue, will be a good design for Grace when she gets older, and it can be altered easily to add any new favorite characters.
DETAIL
Custom curtains -
Beehive and flowers
Walking up the hill 
McDuff sleeping - the
rest of the images on this wall are his dream
Family
in chairs - the little girl is Grace
© 2003 Tally Fruchtman Murals
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