August Book-of-the-Month: Modello by Design – Inspiring Images from Artists’ Portfolios by Melanie Royals

OK, so was there ever a doubt I would pick this book as our Book of the Month?? Especially since?we were chosen to be a part of it?? I do have to say, in all seriousness, that this?book?is a wonderful resource for decorative artists.? It is chock-full of photographs of?gorgeous rooms using the Modello decorative masking patterns in innovative and creative ways.

Modello by Design – Inspiring Images from Artists’ Portfolios is authored by Melanie Royals.? She put out a nationwide call for artists to submit their best images featuring Modellos.? As I understand it,?the plan is for it to?be a series of books with this one being Volume 1.? Her goal was to provide a beautiful visual guide for decorative artists to show their clients a smorgasbord of?design ideas.? This?book?will be valuable during consultations because it is hard for some clients to visualize the proposed finished room.? The?old adage certainly rings true: a picture is worth a thousand words.? These photographs will help get your ideas across or will jumpstart a new level of creative brainstorming between you and your client.

Here are some images — it doesn’t even touch the amount of good ideas the book contains.? I?didn’t even have room to post up?most of my faves!? I’ve also provided the links to the artist websites, when available.? Enjoy!

Walls by Heather Mueller, Todd Oberndorfer & April Long of Metamorphosis Designs in Ogden, Utah. The idea of “pattern everywhere” in the wrong?artist’s hands could go so?badly but this is Absolutely Perfect.

The stunning curved ceiling is by?Katherine Enguita of the Final Detail in Fort Myers, FL. The flooring is by Joan Kingsbury of Joan K Design in Canton, MA.? Check out the floor’s curves and corner designs?– super cool work.

I actually saw the left pic on Talk Faux a few months ago and LOVED the room.? The work is by Kris Kuchavik of?Casa Bella in Waxhaw, NC.? The gorgeous ceiling on the right is by Barry Harris of Painting Elegance in Homestead, FL.? I like the idea of an additional layer of design?starting outside the fixed medallion.

The accent wall on the left?is by Joanie Valenti of Joanie Valenti Decorative Wall Finishes in Pittsford, NY and the peacocks on the barrel ceiling is painted by Carolyn Hewitt of Lasting Impressions in McKinney, TX.? Both are?samples of outstanding work.

The windows?at left are by yours truly and the cool sink design (with the great faux on the walls) on the right is by Michele Molek of Fashionable Finishes in Southern Pines, NC.

We had three projects chosen for the book.? The first one is this room with the full ceiling view here, the second is featured above and the?third is pictured below.? As a bonus, I put in the “before” pic.

Please click on the links for the available websites of the artists above — there is more beautiful work to be seen.? Love these pics?? Maybe one of them is in your area!? Have a great day!