Dances With Walls : Decorative Artist James E. Todd : Murals and Faux Finishing

Decorative artist James E. Todd and his associates specialize in extraordinary faux finishes, murals, special wall treatments & textures, trompe l’oeil, and old-style hand-painted signs.

With over 30 years of experience, James Todd began his career in the greater Cleveland area as a sign painter, learning from master craftsmen; this led to painting murals. While living in the San Francisco area for about 20 years, he began working in the motion picture and theater industries painting sets and scenery – where he mastered faux finishing techniques. Movies he worked on include “James and the Giant Peach,” “The Joy Luck Club,” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.” (See resume below for complete list of movies.)

Since returning to the Cleveland area ten years ago, he has connected with other local artists, focusing on painting murals and truly unique, highly individualized faux finishes.

	Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club Downtown Cleveland on East Fourth Street Three murals; custom faux finishes in restaurant, comedy theater, martini bar, and restrooms; trompe l’oeil in lobby; a “film reel” above the main bar; Pickwick & Frolic logo; and multiple signs
	Interiors of Homes Greater Cleveland Area Suburbs Custom faux finishes; faux stonework, woodwork and marble; trompe l'oeil; and murals
	Faux Fusion From the North Coast to the West Coast A fusion of faux finishes, painted furniture -- especially faux marble -- paintings, museum sculpture, signs, and some theater sets.
	Sullivan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant on Madison Avenue in Lakewood Two murals and multiple signs (replicas of authentic advertisements; some on drums or wooden boxes; all aged)
	Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Australian Outback Exhibit Aging of all buildings in the exhibit and multiple signs (replicas of authentic Australian advertisements, all aged)
	Movies From the San Francisco Area to Cleveland A slice of scenery from some major motion picture sets -- including "James & The Giant Peach," "The Joy Luck Club," "I Married an Axe Murderer," and more.
	Testimonials From the owners of Pickwick & Frolic and Sullivan's to private homeowners in the greater Cleveland area.
	Resume James E. Todd, lead decorative artist of Dances With Walls, has more than 30 years of experience in painting -- including major motion pictures, murals, faux finishing, theater sets and sign painting, from Cleveland to San Francisco and back.

(440) 891-9044
221 Race Street - Berea, Ohio 44017

E-mail: JamesTodd@danceswithwalls.com