MURALS & ART
Custom
by 

TM
The "ORIGINAL"  Maria's Ideas since 1982 !
Wall Murals custom designed & painted by me ~ Maria DeSimone Prascak 
Especially for you!
This is a glimpse into the countless number of murals I have painted in the past 30 years!
Click on the image to ENLARGE, read details and magnify OR view as slide show
mural on three walls around luxurious tub. features beautiful view of Lake Como in Italy. Scene from actual hotle where client had visited.woodland inspired foyer. I painted the white birch trees on the rich cocoa brown background. The home owner installed wallpaper below that had a complimentary texture and flecks of metallic that resembled the birch bark.double arched mural with view of the Italian landscape. A bottle of winr with personalized label was painted on the sill in this lovely dining room.this home's entry was decorated with one of my large landscape murals. I included an image of the church in Italy where the home owners were married.entrance to the Aviva Brick Oven restaurant in Mars, PA. I adorned the grapes with Swarovski crystals and included the restroom sign hanging from vine branch. I painted two terra cotta pots in hall planted with lemon trees. The following photo shows the large mural I also painted in dining area.dining area of Aviva Brick Oven restaurant in Mars, PA. I adorned the grapes with Swarovski crystals. I painted two terra cotta pots in hall planted with lemon trees. The prevous photo shows the large mural I also painted in entrance.close up of mural painted behind bar area in media room. this image is taken from photo provided by home ower from her trip to Italy. The wine bottle was personalized.large mural painted above kitchen cabinets. The space was large and difficult to decorate with little items, this mural completed the space nicely. I also painted accents of vines the the dining area which was next to the kitchen. mural painted behind bar area in media room. this image is taken from photo provided by home ower from her trip to Italy. The wine bottle was personalized.close up of very large mural painted in this media room. The mountain ranges were painted from actual images of the two regions in Italy where the home owners ancestors lived in Italy. A sign with names of each town added to one of the columns. I also included the church from one of the towns very large mural painted in this media room. The mountain ranges were painted from actual images of the two regions in Italy where the home owners ancestors lived in Italy. A sign with names of each town added to one of the columns. I also included the church from one of the townswine cellar mural painted on opposite wall of the previous landscape mural. I personalized the barrels and hand towel. mural of Italian landscape painted on high wall in living room. I included the home and church of homeowner's Mother. I added a sign that had name of town. Was on scaffold for this one too- another job that made me wish I had wings!arched window with crumbling stucco mural. Medditerrainian landscape includes vineyards, rolling hills and tiled roofed homes. This is painted on canvas, it is one of the large mural is used as part of display at a Pittsburgh Home Show past 12 years.double arched windows with view of Italian landscape. the ountain range painted from photo of the families hometown in Italy. The home painted in foreground is the actual home of their grandmother. The bowl of fruit on the sill was painted to match the fabric on the dinig chairs.gorgeous master bath with unique faux finish. I painted each 3' x 4' panel within the large wood beams. Each with many layers of paint, glaze and gold leaf. adorned with swarovski crystals.close up of a panel-gorgeous master bath with unique faux finish. I painted each 3' x 4' panel within the large wood beams. Each with many layers of paint, glaze and gold leaf. adorned with swarovski crystals.close up of a panel-gorgeous master bath with unique faux finish. I painted each 3' x 4' panel within the large wood beams. Each with many layers of paint, glaze and gold leaf. adorned with swarovski crystals.close up of a panel-gorgeous master bath with unique faux finish. I painted each 3' x 4' panel within the large wood beams. Each with many layers of paint, glaze and gold leaf. adorned with swarovski crystals.Italian inspired kitchen. I painted the large arched window with view of the sunset and vineyards. the bottle of wine on the sill was painted with personalized label which included the home owners 2 dogs.the large pottery pot was painted to match ceramic collection.soft, subtle, formal landscape painted in grisaille technique-monochromatic gray tones.very large old world scrolling 4' high border wrapped around beautiful great room. I designed and created a template and provided some instruction for the talented painting crew who balanced on the high stages to paint the masterpiece. jobs such as this makes me wish I had wings!faux wrought iron scrolls and faux finish on tower ceiling. adorned with swarovski crystals.I designed and painted scroll patterns on these and additional kitchen cabinets. after painting the artwork was distressed to give an authentic time worn finish.high niche above grand entrance to the master bath painted with faux wrought iron scroll design and embellished with swarovski crystals.matching scroll design frames the arch opening near the large high niche shown in previous photo.mural painted to create appropriate surroundings for the built in niche which home owner considered out of place or a bit too small. I painted around the existing niche to give it a more elaborate grand appearance. rich earthy orange kitchen dining area. The painted architecture compliments the existing columns.I painted this mural at Montefore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA in "Athena's Cafe" where patients are treated to goodies and coffee as they wait for treatment at the Frank Sarris Transplant Unit.white scroll painted above kitchen window in arched area where a focal point was needed.large stucco like wall with view of European landscape opens up the room to give it a more relaxed , spacious atmosphere.media room bar area painted iwht stucco like wall and landscape. personalized wine bottle and balck and white napkin appear to be drapped over the wall, hiding the existing access panel on the wall.I painted this mural in the Duquesne University board room at the International Programs Office.corner view of luxorious master bath tub area.stone arch window in kitchen dining area featured view of town in Italy where home owners family resides.opulent foyer where I painted Greek inspired scroll work around arched opening on either side of the foyer area. The two following murals hang above each opening. The urns are painted on 4' x 5' canvas and framed.opulent foyer where I painted Greek inspired scroll work around arched opening on either side of the foyer area. The two following murals hang above each opening. The urns are painted on 4' x 5' canvas and framed.opulent foyer where I painted Greek inspired scroll work around arched opening on either side of the foyer area. The two following murals hang above each opening. The urns are painted on 4' x 5' canvas and framed.I am shown here restoring the mural at East Carson st. and 12th Street on the historic South Side. Unfortunately someone spray painted graffiti over the beautiful mural. I have a photo of the area "before" I restored it pictured on my NEWS page.this wine cellar had a unique area carved out within the wood work perfect for trompe l'oeil mural.beautiful tub area painted in soft calm colors, the large carved stone like urn planted with hydrangeas in the foreground creates a focal point against the distant landscapeI painted this inspirational, spiritual mural from an artists renderings that was given to the homeowner, a treasured work of art.close up of one of my Grecian inspired murals on canvas.painted stone wall in the foreground of this Italian landscape which was painted from an actual photo of the view at the villa in Italy where the home owners visited. I homes, church and olive groves.painted stone wall in the foreground of this Italian landscape which was painted from an actual photo of the view at the villa in Italy where the home owners visited. I homes, church and olive groves and large glass wine bottle sits on the wall.one of many murals I painted in the fabulous showroom at Greenawalt Furniture in Madison, PA.view from actual photo of stunning water fall in Arizona. the large masterbath was all about the south west. I included the home owner's horse and numerous examples of wildlife from that region.close up of desert fox in the large masterbath. It was all about the south west. I included the home owner's horse and numerous examples of wildlife from that region. large masterbath was all about the south west. I included the home owner's horse and numerous examples of wildlife from that region.pretty garden inspired master bath. roses wrapped around the top portion of the walls. little butterflies accent a few areas.lovely woodland dining room painted around all four walls above the chair rail. I incuded wildlife, trees, flowers and stream.an entry area to a beautiful kitchen painted with image of the actual home, barn, horse, and home owner's sweet dog on the path.calm beach scene with favorite light house decorates the wall at bottom of the stairs.lovely garden master bath painted in soft pinks, blues and greens. wisteria and roses trailing around room, and the two pets also included in the mural.bright red geraniums in terra cotta pots painted in back splash area of desk space.one of two large murals on each side of this media room. the mural is painted on sliding doors that when opened lead to an office behind the doors. mural works well with doors open and closed.large urn on pedistool in foyer planted with the favorite flowers of each of the home owner's Mother. Two little butteflies flutter around the arrangement.Inspirational Bible verse, flowers, hummingbird, and butterflies decorate this arched opening from dining room to living room.Soft white hydrangea floral border wrap around the powder room.Dogwood branches with blossoms decorate the entry door area.one of 11 panels I painted exclusively for the Mt. Oliver business district. Murals are placed in vacant windows adding much needed color and interest to the area. See the NEWS page for more info and additional photos.Large kitchen mural featuring home owner pointing to the actual spot in the French Riviera where he lived at one time.beautiful green sunny dining room painted with two blue and white painted pots planted with red hibiscus topiaries. I also painted floral vine accents above windows and here and there.I designed and painted this large medallion with flanking floral urn design above the grand entrance of front door. Was on scaffold for this one too- another job that made me wish I had wings!a clever way to disguise the plain wooden privacy fence on back patio. Home owners enjoyed traveling to Arizona. I also painted another larger mural on opposite side of the patio. inclded in the mural are many examples of the wildlife found in that area of the desert.Fruit and flower festoon garland creates a nice focal point above the bed's historic mantel piece.trompe l'oeil mural at kitchen table area. Inspired by photo of spa in Arizona where home owners enjoy staying.I found old barn wood and hinges, created shutters for either side. The arched space above was left for home owner's mosaic tile art piece she was creating for the mural topper.One of two ceiling dome murals I designed and painted for the Sarris Candies Store in Canonsburg, PA. The motif in each corner was duplicated from existing stained glass in the store. I added so many Swarovski crystals to the 2 domes I lost count after 1,000! Sarris Candies chocolate ROCKS!Scroll design painted on thefaux finished stove hood added much needed focal point.Dramatic peacock feathers in metallic paints and adorned with Swarovski crystals liven up this powder room.Stone like niche featuring Bacchus, the "God of Wine" as a fountain at left of powder room wall, around corner is view of town in Cortona , Italy.Large trompe l'oeil stone arch creates depth in this powder room. the painting is inspired by a photo of a stone sidewalk in Cortona, Italy where home owner's visited. The keystone's Roman numerals MMXl, represent the year they stayed in the town.View through stone arched window of town in Cortona, Italy. The homeowner's two little dogs who also made the trip are painted in one of the windows.Large mountain lion painted opposite large wildlife mural in a dentist office in McMurray, PA
Contact Us