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I painted this unusual trio of animals, a goat, a Scottish Longhaired Highland Cow, and a Bantam Rooster, for a very dear friend of mine. Sparkling, sassy, and a little goofy, this friend confided in me that she always wanted to own these particular creatures and lead them around by a red ribbon. Never one to question her, I tucked this little bit of info in my brain. When her birthday rolled around, I presented her with this trio.

12 × 12" × 2" Acrylic in canvas

12" × 12" × 2" Acrylic on canvas

Steampunk themed acrylic painting

I have been having fun exploring the Steampunk genre. Although Steampunk is very dark and forboding, I have put my own lighter and more whimsical spin on it.

24" x 30" acrylic on canvas

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24" × 30" ×2" acrylic on canvas

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New Canvas work!

The up and coming singing group, Beloved, recently commissioned 2 new works of art. They chose "Lilies" in bold and contemporary colors to represent each of the singer's personalities.

"The Three Chairs" is a humorous nod to the three girls. Both art pieces will be featured in a TV pilot that Beloved is currently filming.

Baby boy's rugged cartoon mountain nursery

The little boy who lives here is going to love growing up in this outdoor themed nursery. He can have fun with all the cartoon animals that are playing in the forest and mountains along his walls.

Decorative Embellishment

This intricate Coat of Arms adds color and interest to a blank X-ray box in a dentist's office.

Custom Children's Art

Baby Josh has a cool room to hang out in. Clean, contemporary lines combine with chocolate brown, tans, and blues to create a new kind of nursery. The set of three canvases placed over the crib tie all the elements together. Contact me to see how Artistry can create custom art for your child's room.

I'm Pleased to Announce....

I am pleased to announce that Artistry by Nilha will be adding Faux Finishing to our list of services. The incredibly talented Bridgit Taylor of BTaylored Designs will be lending her skills to serve our clients better. Bridgit combines artistry, skill, and imagination to create a multitude of gorgeous finishes including Venetian Plaster, Wax, Reptile,Woodgrain, and Marbling.

When appropriate to the design, we will combine our talents. For example, Bridgit might paint a textured background and I would add graphics to complete the look for a fresco. Or, she might "magically age" one of my newly painted murals. The ideas are endless!

Please visit her website at www.btaylored.com for more information.

Birch Trees

The homeowner loves the outdoors and particularly enjoys the clean lines of birch trees. What a great view to wake up to each morning!

Gated Terrace Mural

This trompe l'oeil mural depicting a wrought iron fence with stone pillars was painted directly onto a 4' high concrete block fence. The artwork brought new life and space to a dull and claustrophobic terrace.

Tropical Sunset

What a dramatic transformation this mural made to an already beautiful curved stairwell!

Beatrix Potter Nursery

As this baby grows, she will no doubt delight in the beloved Beatrix Potter characters on her walls. The pink striped personalized armoire

completes the theme while adding additional storage to the room.

Roman Temple

The almost photographic quality of this 10' x 12' mural made a dramatic statement in this master bath/

Cincinnati Reds Themed Bedroom

What an awesome room for a young baseball fan! I enhanced the existing "Dugout Reading Nook" with trompe l'oeil jerseys and baseball equipment. Then, I added the open locker with more equipment. The best surprise in this room was that it was for a girl! When she was 3, I painted her room in an adorable "Dress-Up" theme. Five years later, the "girlie-girl" had completely changed her uniform!

Trompe L'oeil Bedroom Trellis

This trompe l'oeil trellis transformed this simple bedroom into a tranquil oasis. It won a national award in 2007.

Gazebo Dressing Area

This lovely space began as sort of a forgotten corner in a guest bedroom. With the addition of the trompe l'oeil gazebo, it became the focal point of the room and a hidden gem in an already gorgeous home in Atlanta, GA.

Ohio State Game Day

This wall is part of a 40' x 20' full room mural in Cincinnati, OH. The huge bonus room came alive with cheerleaders, the Ohio State Mascot, and vendors selling Buckeye goodies. At one end of the room, I painted the Ohio State stadium filled with fans. Try painting all those people!