Mural Painting, Faux Finishing and Decorative Painting by Doug Morris. Call 480.232.9778

Decorative Painting

Decorative painting of borders, centerpieces, scrollwork and medallions.

One of the main considerations when developing decorative details is the existing decorative elements. Where possible, I like to use the forms or the styles of existing elements as a reference point for any additional decoration. This way I can be sure that the new decoration will be in harmony with the overall scheme.

In the absence of any such decorative starting point, it's usually a question of determining the period or style that is desired and designing the details to suit them. Sometimes, of course, there are no specifics and then it becomes a matter of establishing the right feeling.

Whichever route is used though, whether creating a centerpiece, or a border, the idea is to add character and interest.

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Signwriting/Lettering

As a trained graphic designer, with experience in exhibitons and commercial interiors, I am also able to produce quality hand-painted signs and lettering. For commercial applications these can often seem more personal than pre-cut vinyl or computer generated plastic signage.

Hand painted lettering and logos for the winter home of the Kansas City Royals baseball club Hand painted lettering and logo for a North Phoenix clinic Hand lettering and painted vines over a faux painted background for the Wine Bar in a Paradise Valley home Hand lettering and painted vines over a faux painted background for the Wine Bar in a Paradise Valley home

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Italian inspired designs for port-cochere ceiling panels Painted scrollwork decoration for a Master Bathroom in a Mesa home Stencilled beam and panel ceiling for a Paradise Valley home

Hand painted decorative ceiling centerpiece for a Dining Room in a North Scottsdale home Stencilled flower decoration for the Master Bedroom ceiling in an Estancia, North Scottsdale home

Sepia painted antique musical instruments for the Office ceiling in a Paradise Valley home Faux fresco background for 2 sconces in a Guest Bedroom in a Phoenix home Gold painted arch decoration for a Sun Lakes home

Hand painted acanthus leaf ceiling centerpiece for a Master Bathroom in a North Phoenix home Faux molding ceiling centerpiece for a North Scottsdale home

Cooker hood painted decoration for a North Scottsdale home Painted scrollwork decoration for a Master Bathroom in a North Scottsdale home White kitchen cabinets painted with antique gold recessed moldings and trailing berries

Hand painted Italian style decorative border with faux stone columns for a McDowell Ranch, North Scottsdale home Carved and painted petroglyph decoration for a Guest Suite in a Cave Creek home Petroglyph designs painted over a 2 color faux finish in the Powder Room of a North Scottsdale home

Stylized grapevines painted around the Kitchen window in a DC Ranch, North Scottsdale home Grapevines painted around a Kitchen and Wet Bar soffit in a North Scottsdale home Stylized flowers, baskets and ribbons painted over a 1 color faux finish in 3 panels for a Mesa home

Fantasy clouds painted over a yellow background for a Glendal nail salon Stencilled and hand finished flowers around the Kitchen soffit of a North East Phoenix house Decorative border painted the height of the stairwell in a North Phoenix home