Murals That Transform Spaces

Ocean Storage is my largest and most ambitious project to date, and one of the proudest accomplishments of my career. This full-building mural wraps entirely around the storage facility, transforming an everyday structure into a striking landmark. Painted on corrugated metal and stucco—a notoriously challenging combination of surfaces—every section was completely freehanded, with work reaching up to 40 feet in the air. The mural celebrates movement, flow, and the coastal energy that defines the community, marking a milestone in both my artistic growth and professional journey.

A giant sea turtle glides across corrugated metal on the east wall, bringing balance and calm to the mural’s composition. Completed last, this section marked the culmination of the project, showcasing the full scale and ambition of Ocean Storage.

Vibrant greens and golds bring the mahi to life on the north wall, capturing the playful energy of the ocean. Like the marlin wall, the stucco surface presented unique challenges, requiring extra layers and careful layering to fully realize the design.

The marlin surges forward with sharp, dynamic lines on the north wall, embodying strength and momentum. Painted on a stucco surface that absorbed paint quickly, this section demanded precision and patience to achieve bold, clean detail.

Completed in November 2022, Big Mahi & Tuna is one of my standout coastal murals, transforming the brick exterior of an Ocean View apartment complex into a dynamic underwater scene. A large mahi swims energetically among playful tuna, bringing motion and vibrancy to the building. Painted in direct sunlight on a brick surface that absorbed paint unevenly, the mural pushed both technique and patience to achieve rich color and clean detail. This project highlights my commitment to creating public art that enlivens everyday spaces and celebrates the energy of coastal life.

Completed in August, Pop VB’s giant sign was hand-painted to match the bright, inviting energy of their pink building. Using shades of pinks and playful lettering, the sign brings personality and cheer to the storefront. The design was created using a VR headset, allowing me to plan and visualize the composition in 3D before painting it by hand — blending technology and traditional craft to create a memorable, welcoming landmark for the community.

Painted in the middle of winter on the vinyl siding of an Ocean View apartment complex, this giant turtle mural transformed the building into a striking coastal landmark. Working on a textured, weather-challenged surface, I used a spray gun to cover most of the siding before adding hand-painted detail, ensuring vibrant color and clean lines despite the cold conditions. The mural captures the calm strength and grace of the sea turtle, bringing life and movement to the community’s coastal environment.

Refurbishing the iconic 60-year-old sign at Doumar’s Cones & Barbecue was one of the most meaningful projects of my career. Originally created by Wally Damon, a student of Norman Rockwell, the sign is a Norfolk landmark and a piece of local history. Using a metal grinder — a technique I had never worked with before — I restored the sign while preserving its original character, carefully balancing craftsmanship with respect for its legacy. Growing up visiting Doumar’s, this project was a full-circle moment. Meeting Wally Damon’s son during the unveiling added an unforgettable personal dimension, as we shared stories and reflected on the artistic heritage his father left behind. The restoration received local recognition, with features on the news and in the Virginia Pilot, celebrating both the sign’s history and the care taken to revitalize it for future generations.

At The Skin Chic, a boutique med spa in Virginia Beach, I painted a serene woman with a crown of florals to bring warmth, beauty, and calm to the space. The mural was designed to feel inviting and uplifting, reflecting the care and energy the spa puts into every client experience. This is one of my favorite projects because working with the amazing owner — who has grown The Skin Chic into a thriving brand with multiple locations — felt like a true creative partnership full of meaning and joy.

For Takeover Athletics, a CrossFit gym in my childhood neighborhood of Shadowlawn, Virginia Beach, I painted a bold mural featuring shark jaws and octopus tentacles emerging from crashing water, each gripping heavy weights. The imagery captures the intensity, strength, and energy of the gym while celebrating my personal connection to the community I grew up in. This project brings a dynamic, motivating atmosphere to the space, inspiring members every time they train.

During the Street Art Festival in the VIBE Creative District, I painted a sculpture with vibrant florals, turning the structure into a lively, eye-catching piece. The design brought color and energy to the space, inviting festival-goers to engage with the artwork from all angles and enhancing the creative atmosphere of the district.

I painted a striking Neptune figure on a stucco wall at New River Taphouse, a restaurant and speakeasy, bringing a bold, mythological presence to the space. The mural adds depth and character to the wall, enhancing the venue’s atmosphere with a dramatic focal point that complements the unique aesthetic of the taphouse.

At Be Free Craft Ice Cream, a veteran-owned ice cream shop, I painted an immersive hallway mural depicting a buffalo stampede charging down the space. The design creates motion and energy as visitors walk through, bringing the walls to life and celebrating strength, freedom, and the adventurous spirit of the shop. Transforming an ordinary hallway into a dynamic, interactive experience made this project both fun and memorable.

I transformed a residential greenhouse in Chesapeake, Virginia, by painting the entire structure a vibrant teal and adding large, colorful florals across its exterior. Completed during the winter, the project revitalized the greenhouse, giving it a fresh, lively, and inviting appearance. The bold color palette and oversized florals bring energy and cheer to the space, turning the greenhouse into a standout feature in the neighborhood.

My giant purple octopus mural, painted during the VIBE Creative District’s annual Mural Festival, was the very first mural that turned my passion into a career. This piece marked a turning point in my life, igniting my journey as a professional muralist. Bold, playful, and full of energy, the octopus became a signature symbol of my artistic style and a life-changing project that launched my creative path.

This mural transforms a brick wall into a dramatic underwater scene. A deep-sea diver is pulled beneath the surface by a powerful octopus — a play between struggle and serenity that adds energy and intrigue to the dining space.”

Painted on the back wall of a historic trading post in Suffolk, this floral mural brings new life to a classic space. Bright blooms spread across the brick, blending natural beauty with small-town charm.”

At Wasserhund Brewery, where ‘water dog’ is more than just a name, the beach belongs to legends — a gathering of famous dogs from the silver screen. Under painted skies and breaking waves, each tail and pawprint tells its own story of loyalty, laughter, and adventure

One of my first murals, this piece for Go Juice — a bright, coastal juice bar at the Virginia Beach oceanfront — bursts with energy and color. A cluster of bold, oversized fruit reflects the freshness of the menu and the lively, beachside atmosphere.”

Before the Trading Post in Suffolk opened its doors, I was already painting on its walls. Watching the space transform day by day while working on the logo made this mural feel like a real part of its beginning.”

On a family farm in Pungo, Virginia Beach, I painted a giant logo across the corrugated metal of a barn. The barn’s surface and the surrounding landscape made it a one-of-a-kind canvas — a piece that blends into the life of the farm