On the Upper East Side we transformed a dark living room with an overbearing raspberry-colored ceiling to a light-filled space. The new ceiling finish features pearlescent paint with soft transparent grey and mustard accents. These were applied in a decorative manner, allowing an interesting pattern of gloss interacting with matte. The walls were repainted inContinue reading “Pearlescent Ceiling”
Author Archives: Yvonne Verwer
Coach Camo with Debbie Harry
YVStudio painted a life-size lion prop and platform for a Coach photo shoot with pop icon Debbie Harry. Coach’s Camo Print Collection just came out. We painted the lion and platform for our client Nikrooz Studio.
Gramercy Park Mural
At a duplex penthouse on Gramercy Park YVStudio painted a geometric mural. The gold shapes on top of the grayish blue transformed this powder room into a magical spot. The apartment was designed by Pietta Donovan Interiors.
Minimalist Masterpiece
This West Village townhouse is one of a kind. YVStudio recently repainted this newly renovated 6,800 square feet 5-story single-family townhome. This luxury home at St. Luke’s Place was expertly designed by architect Gregory Sharp. All five floors are connected by a geometric black and glass staircase flooded with an abundance of light through theContinue reading “Minimalist Masterpiece”
Flatiron District Make-over
Once featured in Interior Design Magazine, this loft space was conceived to be both functional and flexible, providing privacy and separation when working remotely. Innovative architectural design, fine finishes and creative details make up this special space. YVStudio provided a painting make-over, repairing chipped and cracked surfaces and repainting several areas. After photos
Painting Restoration at the former Jarmulowsky Bank Building
Faux painting at this downtown Manhattan’s landmark building, soon to be a boutique hotel. (30 secs video) YVstudio is painting the newly restored plaster ceiling finishes to match the surrounding areas. On the walls we are applying several transparent color layers of lime-based glaze to “distress” new walls in order to blend them in withContinue reading “Painting Restoration at the former Jarmulowsky Bank Building”
YVStudio’s Press Fall 2020
Yvonne’s mural collaboration with colleague Siona Benjamin at the MC Hotel in Montclair, NJ was mentioned in two publications. Montclair Magazine featured the project in their fine art section in their Holidays 2020 issue. The photo on the left shows the two artists Yvonne Verwer and Siona Benjamin underneath their sky mural in the hotel’sContinue reading “YVStudio’s Press Fall 2020”
Ralph Lauren Holiday
For Ralph Lauren Holiday 2020 I painted a plaster fireplace to resemble stone with patina. Sets by Rudge hired me to faux paint the item at the photo studio in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
NYC Hotel Lounge Ceiling
Manhattan’s Lower East Side will next year be home to a unique, boutique hotel. This 12-story landmark building’s triple-height lounge features soaring ornamental plaster ceilings and large windows. The space retains its historic architecture, moldings, among other decorative elements. YVStudio is creating paint samples for those majestic ceiling and crown molding sections that were recentlyContinue reading “NYC Hotel Lounge Ceiling”
Montclair MC Hotel Mural
The newly-built MC Hotel in Montclair, NJ, received an artistic addition this week. Local artist Siona Benjamin had invited me to collaborate on a mural for the hotel’s three-story rotunda ceiling. Installation of the mural required two installers with scissor lifts. We created a 20′ diameter sky mural with a border motif. The sky andContinue reading “Montclair MC Hotel Mural”
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