Keeler Building

James A. Hook

Professional Artist LLC

Murals, Trompe L’oeil, Decorative &

Faux Finishes, Venetian Plaster & Gold Leaf

561-309-3871

8872 Robwyn Way

Hobe Sound

James A. Hook

Professional Artist LLC

This is the first “Trompe L’oeil” painting in the mural project (French for ‘trick-of-the-eye’).

The fake additions to the facade include a brand new ‘window’ on the first floor, ‘shutters’ for all four windows, wrought iron decoration around the front door entrance, window grille, flower boxes & address numbers, and lots of flowers.

This is the second 2-story mural in the project, which also goes around the corner of the building - with ornamentation for a side window.

A lot of research went into reviewing the different possible architectural styles and selecting these particular features and flowers.

Find the “hidden” elements:

- a pair of hovering bees

- something left on the window sill

- the flower that doesn’t belong...

This building has really transformed into a handsome facade thats worthy of it’s solid presence on the street. Collectively, this building and its twin ‘the hurricane’ next door have truly stepped up to the forefront.

Bridge Road is a very busy thoroughfare and there continues to be a steady stream of pedestrians and motorists who stop to express their support for this particular mural, the project in general and the curiosity about what’s next?!

It was very special to have three artists from the Hobe Sound Art League come for a day of volunteer painting. Jane Blatt, Carol Kepp and Celine Newell brought their expertise from canvas & porcelain as well their eye for flower form & color straight on to the wall with great success. Above and beyond the dedicated talent these women lent, they also infused the site with a lot of humor and good nature. This is especially appreciated because even though this project can often be a fun and socially rewarding experience, it is also extremely hot work out there under the sun. In addition the heat radiates off the wall with such intensity, while there you are with your face inches from it and having to concentrate for long stretches of time!

Joining the conversation topic as well as the actual task of simulating effective highlights and implied shadows was Katarina Fiumara, who diligently undertook a variety of enhancement elements. She is a natural talent with a strong aesthetic sensibility and has offered to bring her diverse painting abilities to future walls as well.

The front door wrought iron work was beautifully designed and skillfully laid out by James Hook. He has participated on each and every wall so far, and continues to share tools, equipment, knowledge and enthusiasm. He gifts his precious time before and after his long days on other demanding professional art projects with an ongoing stamina that is really impressive.

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The hard labor of measuring & ‘installing’ all the shutters was done by Josef Utto and outlined by Frank Marrero. They have also performed the daily set-up of tents, tables, scaffolding, supplies and then again everything in reverse order at the end of the day breakdown, over and over and over again! This wall couldn’t have happened without their willingness, contributions & patience.

Thank you to all!

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Patricia Louka

Operations Manager

Business Practice, Inc

561-427-4472

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Kathleen Gemme

10810 SE Dixie Hwy

Hobe Sound, FL

(772) 546-5483

Tony Sementelli

8949 SE Bridge Road

Hobe Sound, FL 33455

772-546-5329

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