Melinda Shriver-Vicari

Wolves resting by a waterfall adorn the wall above sliding glass doors. Their quiet demeanor lends an aura of peace and tranquility to the living room of two very busy individuals.

Trompe l'oeil window with faux-stone surround adds dimension to a small bathroom

Patterson tile mural: Trompe l'oeil tile mural echoes the travertine used on the opposite kitchen walls.

This life-sized mermaid lends an aura of serenity and grace to the foyer of a high-rise beachfront home. She is resting on pieces of beautiful green granite and sports a tail of real shells individually applied to the wall.

Several colors of metallic and venetian plaster serve as a backdrop for the ghostly figures who were taken from the homeowner’s existing artwork.

Glazed walls and a tropical mural help patrons relax at the Crowne Plaza Resort near Disneyland

A view of the beautiful Palos Verdes coastline makes relaxing in the bathtub particularly inviting.

A foyer between entry hall and dining room becomes an inviting courtyard complete with wrought iron fences which simulate actual iron details.