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Paint Bucket Decorative Wall

Megan Riffe — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:23:44 +0000

This finish can be seen at The Paint Bucket in Sandpoint. The store owners, Liz and Harold, wanted a bright and dramatic wall with a painted color wheel to accent their showroom. A custom stencil was cut to fit the space, and the colors used were chosen to complement other walls in the store. This is a wall that inspires customers to be bold in their color selection!

Range Hood

Megan Riffe — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:13:51 +0000

The finish for this range hood was designed to accent the cabinet and tile colors existing in this client’s kitchen. They love the look of patinaed copper, examples of which can be found on decorative pieces throughout the home. A metallic plaster with bold striping achieved all of our artistic goals!

Range Hood – zoom

Megan Riffe — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:14:54 +0000

Sunny Bistro Room

Megan Riffe — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:11:16 +0000

The homeowner envisioned this room as a cheery rendition of an old-world bistro. A lightly distressed texture was followed by a painted finish. Antiquing glaze is the final step to make the room aged, yet still bright and clean.

Sunny Bistro Room (Wall Detail)

Megan Riffe — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:30:59 +0000

Rock Wall – Before

Megan Riffe — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:46:30 +0000

The need for this rock wall was a practical one: the homeowners desired to create more privacy at their beach home. The result was close to perfect, except that the color of the new rocks did not blend well with the beautiful natural patina of the existing rocks at the site. As a solution, the new rocks were scrubbed and stained to help them blend with their surroundings, making them appear more native to the beach. Some landscaping in the form of pine needles and native grasses, artistically placed, completed the project.

Rock Wall – After

Megan Riffe — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:38:53 +0000

Dots

Megan Riffe — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:25:34 +0000

Dots – Artists Opening Reception

August 20, 2010 • 5-7 pm Special Engagement Featuring New Artwork by Megan Riffe

Fine art

Fine art is Megan’s place to let loose. Her most recent body of artwork, affectionately known as “Dots,” is an explosion of color and texture. Where her wall finish designs for clients require much planning, these works are, in their nascent stages, intuitively worked so that each finished piece is a surprise. All dots begin as a round wooden-backed styrofoam core. The foam is then carved into a domed shape.

Irregularities are welcomed as serendipitous gifts. Multiple layers of fiber-reinforced plaster comprise the muscle and bone of the piece. Once the form is strong and sinewy, the layers of skin are applied. Added then are several coats of color-tinted plaster, which harden, only to be sanded smooth again. More layers, more colors, and more sanding allow the piece to gradually take on a presence of its own. High spots from lower layers announce themselves after repeated sanding, leaving one to contemplate possible metaphors to one’s own life and bodily creation. Are we not, each of us, brought to our own fruition by life’s cycle of giving and taking away? As a final gesture, Megan aims to recognize the moment of grace in each piece, the moment of completion. It is not perfect but complete. The surface is polished, and then polished once again. What results is a microcosm of a life, presented with maximum care and shine.

Sandblasted Oak Leaf Pattern (detail)

Megan Riffe — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:43:03 +0000

Carefully painted and patterned beams are a beautiful accent in this kitchen. The sandblasted oak leaf pattern emphasizes the natural wood grain, providing a balanced contrast for the antique white strie finish. This finish can be done with any pattern, color, or species of wood that best suits your project.

Sandblasted Oak Leaf Pattern

Megan Riffe — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:37:37 +0000

Carefully painted and patterned beams are a beautiful accent in this kitchen ceiling. The sandblasted oak leaf pattern emphasizes the natural wood grain, providing a balanced contrast for the antique white strie finish. This finish can be done with any pattern, color, or species of wood that best suits your project.