About Us

Denise RusoffDecorative artist Denise Rusoff works with interior designers, architects, and home owners to create interiors with paint, glaze, and plasters. Denise specializes in custom paintwork especially suited to clients needs with numerous high-end projects in the New York City metropolitan area and Maui, Hawaii. Denise trained at the renowned Finishing School in New York City and at headquarters for Faux Effects International with such internationally acclaimed teachers as French muralist Pascal Amblard, Italian grottesca master Nicola Vigini, French trompe l'oeil master Michel Nadai, and American figurative master Sean Crosby. While using the latest materials and techniques, Denise brings a unique knowledge of fine and decorative art based on old European traditions. Her experience as a portrait painter allows Denise to accomplish sophisticated figurative work. Many clients appreciate her realistic rendering of their pets and favorite people in their murals. In addition, having lived and studied in Japan for five years, she also offers extensive experience in brush painting techniques for Asian-inspired design.

Ordering an Original — The Custom Design Process

Maui Murals offers murals or large works of art and associated faux finishes customized to your individual requirements, personality, and lifestyle. Originals can be hand-painted directly on your walls or ceilings or painted on canvas and installed by a reputable wallpaper hanger.

To order an original mural or work of art, contact us here. After an initial consultation or visit to your site, we will provide you with two initial sketches and a quote for your project (consultation fee will be waived on placement of an order). After approval of a sketch, a 50% deposit is required to be placed on our schedule. Murals or large works of art can be shipped directly to you or to a framer if you plan to frame your mural.

Installing Your Mural or Large Work of Art

Maui Murals offers the following installation services.

Installation Consultation

Installing murals within framing greatly enhances a mural's appeal as a work of art. Murals can be installed within inset niches or within various moldings, columns, and so on. Maui Murals can offer you expert advise on the specific frame to compliment your mural or large work of art.

Associated Faux Finishing or Decorative Paint

Often murals or large works of art look best when surrounding walls are faux finished or painted with a complimentary color. Maui Murals can help you choose a color or an associated faux finish.

Printed Giclee Murals

Printed giclee murals or large works of art impart the beauty of the original mural or art at a lesser cost. Giclee murals are UV top-coated to protect them from Maui's hot sun and come in three sheens (gloss, satin, and mat). Giclee murals need to be installed by a reputable wallpaper hanger.

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