Trompe L’oeil Wall Pocket

Now why would someone want a hand painted wall pocket filled with flowers, in trompe l’oeil style,  painted on their wall? Why not just buy a wall pocket and fill it with silk flowers? In this case the area needing embellishment was the wall above the commode in the master bath. My client wanted something floral but simple, sophisticated but not over-stated. Something beautiful to look at that wouldn’t collect dust. Hence, a painting over the commode.

Trompe L'oeil Wall Pocket

When deciding on the size of a container to be painted in a mural, it isn’t so different than deciding on a container for a live bouquet of flowers.  In the case of this wall pocket I preferred not to have the lowest part of the design to be any higher than six to eight inches above whatever was below it. Then work on the flowers and greenery to fill to the proper height. Although the design itself had a “floating” feel to it, it  actually felt grounded because it wasn’t placed too high above the items below it. This works well when hanging framed art as well.  Look at more ideas of mural ideas for small areas.

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Wall pockets are a quick, fun, even elegant way of dressing up a small area. This one was done for a client who wanted to hang a piece of art at the end of her garden tub but it wasn’t possible because of a pocket door in that wall.

As my eyes roamed the room for color, content, etc. I noticed that the room was decorated in yellows, pale gold, soft greens, a bit of pale blue and just a touch of rose. When I suggested the idea a bouquet of yellow daisies in a wall pocket she loved it. Wall pockets can be painted light and airy, full and lush, formal or casual. The container you paint for them can vary greatly.

After finishing the wall pocket my client asked if I might do a few other places throughout the bath area. Towel bars are a natural place for a graceful floral spray.

Freehand wall pocket filled with yellow daisies, some "Mickey flowers" and a little bumble bee.

Floral spray of yellow daisies over towel bar

As I was finishing the painting in the kitchen I was asked to look at the master bedroom. The home owner had a favorite quote that she wanted painted over the double entry doors to the bedroom. After measuring the space it was back to my studio to decide on letter styles, color, size and a little something to add a bit of romance.
 
For me flowers with vines or ribbons always add a bit of romance to me. In your opinion, what kind of things add romance to a design?

This style of lettering reminded me of ribbon and I thought making the first letter of the quote a focal point would be a lovely accent.
 
While I was painting above the double entry doors my client informed me she would be leaving for an appointment. She asked if I could paint a little something on two small tables in the room. Something “quick and simple”. How do you feel about painting something impromptu? Check out my next post.