Tropical Plants Mural

The Savoy Hotel, Bournemouth

Su was commissioned to paint this contemporary wall mural for the reception area of the newly refurbished Savoy Hotel, a luxury holiday destination situated on the Bournemouth seafront.

Children's Bedroom Mural

Private Commission , Sheffield,  W60cm x H85cm

A playful blending of 2D and 3D, this baby orangutan mural was painted in acrylic. The faux banana lightpull was modified and installed by Su to accompany the painting.

Series of Wall and Pavement Murals and Signwriting

Tring, Hertfordshire

Situated along the footpath off Park Street and continuing on the bridge over the A41. Su worked on this as second painter to the project manager, producing a vintage style sign and various butterflies, flowers and insects.

These spot murals were painted directly on to the wall, pavement and steps and were coated in a weatherproof anti-graffiti varnish for a durable finish.

Roman wine-making scene

Oil on canvas, 2.8m x 1.2m, Trafford Palazzo, Manchester

As a member of a small team of subcontracted artists, Su painted this classical style scene which was one of a set of 16 murals depicting earthly pursuits. These paintings are situated around the bottom of the dome and are part of a wider set of 33 murals. Here, Su's painting can be seen in the studio, and then in situ at the Trafford Palazzo after installation.

Cocktail Bar Mural

Impossible Bar, York

Located in a new development adjacent to the original Terry's chocolate shop , this mural spans more than 18 metres in length and around 3.5 metres in height. One of three subcontracted artists, Su helped to create an ombre pink background rising from dark to light, which she then overlaid with a given series of large scale exotic botanical designs.

Ceiling Mural

Beauty Salon, Ripley

Su worked as second painter to the project manager, creating a skyscape on two ceilings, replete with vividly colourful parrots.

Kitchen Mural and Makeover

Private client, Herefordshire

The entire farmhouse kitchen and dining area was completely revamped by Su to freshen up the overall look and give it a more contemporary feel.

Handcrafted cupboards and drawer units were repainted with Farrow and Ball's 'Down Pipe' in Estate Eggshell. Burns and scratches in the worktop were sanded, filled and then painted to disguise the repair, before the whole surface was re-oiled. For the finishing touch, a mural of two hanging planters was added to embellish a blank wall and create a feature to lend balance to the general distribution of colour. The patterns on the planters were designed to echo the patterns on the existing tiles and to tie in with the new colour scheme. 

The Cedars Mural

High Street, Uxbridge

The artwork, situated on The Cedars, a grade II listed building, represents various Uxbridge landmarks plus local benefactor Kate Fassnidge.

It was commissioned by Hillingdon Council in celebration of Uxbridge's close links with textile printing and the Arts and Crafts Movement. 

Su worked on this mural for three weeks, as one of a core team of subcontracted artists.

Arabian Playspace Diorama

scale 1:45,  commissioned by Timberplay UK

A handmade exhibition piece incorporating replicas of playground equipment manufactured by Richter Spielgeräte and distributed worldwide by Timberplay.

The various play elements were set in a sand and grass environment with tropical planting to give a middle-eastern feel. The overall look was one of the play area having just been used, e.g. hollows in the sand where tiny bottoms may have landed; just-pumped water cascading down the guttering; divots in the sand made by tiny running feet...

This diorama was then set in a perspex and oak display case, ready to travel to national exhibition events up and down the UK. The dimensions of the entire model matched Summer Playspace Diorama (below) so that they could be interchanged on plinths or exhibited together if required.

Summer Playspace Diorama

scale 1:45, commissioned by Timberplay UK

As above, a handmade exhibition piece incorporating replicas of playground equipment manufactured by Richter Spielgeräte and distributed worldwide by Timberplay.

The various play elements were set in a grassy landscape with hillocks, poplars and flowers to give a European summery feel. The overall look was one of the play area having just been used, e.g. trodden ground beneath the swing; just-pumped water pouring into the stone channel; heaps of sand on a wooden shelf, arranged by tiny hands...

This diorama was then set in a perspex and oak display case, ready to travel to national exhibition events up and down the UK. The dimensions of the entire model matched Arabian Playspace Diorama (above) so that they could be interchanged on plinths or exhibited together if required.