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Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan's muralists specialize in bringing childhood imagination to life on the painted walls of nurseries and children's rooms.
Norman Wilder www.normanwilder.com 616-681-2902 norman@normanwilder.com
Want to feel as if you’re part of the art? That’s Norman Wilder’s goal. An artist for 25 years, he loves to help you discover the right theme for your nursery — from superheroes to storybooks to an entire fanciful environment — and then help you execute every aspect of it. “Will it be one wall or the entire room? I’ll help you determine the best way to adapt to your windows and doors, as well as the different angles from which the painting will be viewed.” Norman works carefully within your budget and time specifications. Murals (which take from three weeks to a few months to complete) start at $775 for a one-wall storybook image.
Katie Halton www.katiehalton.com 734-239-1895 katiehalton@gmail.com
www.katherinelarson.com 734-417-0141 divalarson@aol.com
You may have already fallen in love with a Katherine Larson painting; she’s the illustrator of a number of Sleeping Bear Press titles, including M Is for Melody. With vast experience creating over 150 murals and public art works, she works to match the age of the child with colors, shapes and subject matter that will be most stimulating. “My subject matter is always uplifting and happy; even the bugs have little smiles on their faces.” Children ages 3 and up even become a part of the painting process, whether it’s by lending a brush or simply watching. Murals start at $650 for an 8 by 10 wall.
Mary Theifels
Babies and children love the bright, colorful creations of Ann Arbor artist Katie Halton; in fact, she counts them as some of her biggest fans and most discerning collectors. That may be because she still considers herself a kid at heart. She infuses her work with a joyful, playful energy that kids respond to in kind. After consulting with you on the colors and subject matter that you think will best suit your child, Katie will turn his or her nursery into a vibrant mini-gallery that delights and surprises with wild or tame animals, sea creatures, or a lively cityscape. Murals start at $250.
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Katherine Larson
• July 2012 • www.annarborfamily.com
www.treetownmurals.com 734-846-4455 treetownmurals@gmail.com
“A baby’s room is an especially intimate place where family and baby grow and observe the world for the first time together,” says Mary Thiefels of Tree Town Murals. “I personally love to be a part of this joyful time. I believe a baby mural should inspire the child for years, by providing imagery that will evoke imagination.” Mary meets with you to discuss design possibilities in a one-on-one session in order to get your ideas out and onto the wall — as a wonderful mural that your baby will love. Murals range from $350 to $750.