Amy Danzinger and Adam Shapiro wanted to fill an empty wall in their kitchen. Muralist Renee Trachtenberg suggested a scene depicting their pooch, Kiko, whom they dote on. She painted foods that the couple told her they liked to eat. And Kiko actually posed for her while she painted. Haddonfield, N.J., resident Michael Brogan commissioned decorative artist Debbie Wolschina to complete a trompe l'oeil mural of Cape May in his home.
Decorative artwork has a psychological effect.
Homeowners want an escape. They tell us to take them somewhere else using artwork to calm them of everyday worries. They want to feel like they are on the beach, in another country or simply outdoors. Other matters If the homeowner gets tired of an elaborate mural, it's easy to eliminate. All it takes is to paint over it.