"Steps To The Sea" This mural was done for the joy & illusion of "Entering a hallway leading down to the sea". After brainstorming ideas, I suggested that we replace the two smaller doors with one large door. The door would have a piano hinge on left side and instead of a visible handle would have a magnetic, touch opening system when pressed. I painted the door in studio and it was installed on site. After installation we applied a Venetian Plaster to surrounding walls to expand the artistic effect. I then aged / woodgrained the baseboard and trim followed by a clear-coat protective application to all.            Close-up of Calle Lilies......................................Standing next to mural to show scale . (notice no handle or hinges showing)         While Painting, I decided to add "The Star of India" sailing ship and the Coronado Islands in the distance.........................Vine close-up on right. Before shot with double doors and shutters.                Installing the door and taping off the wall to be faux treated.....................close-up of Venetian Plaster. Painting the calla Lilies. Murals Fantastic is the online portfolio for San Diego, California artist & muralist Rik Erickson. All images are © Copyright 2000 - 2001 by Rik Erickson, and may not be reproduced, copied, displayed, or used in any way without written permission. All rights reserved.