custom murals, unique faux finishes,
 fine art by John Hiemstra, scenic artist and California licensed painting contractor #826564

testimonials

garden mural detail, San Diego

garden mural

... finished projects have always thrilled the clients who have praised him not only for his talent but also for his down to earth approach and the way he has included them in the process. When given free rein his work is fantastically creative and innovative. He has successfully combined a practical business approach with a fantastic artistic talent."

-Mary Svec, Design Consultant, San Diego CA


faux finish ceiling         

"Our powder room ceiling looks like the night sky.
It is just beautiful."


-Marlene Greenberg, Encinitas, CA

faux finish ceiling
commissioned painting

commissioned painting


"While on our honeymoon, my wife and I bought a painting from a Parisian street painter outside the Louvre. Unfortunately the painting was stolen from our hotel room in Amsterdam.

John recreated it from a digital picture using his own artistic vision under a deadline (my wife's birthday)....
....we actually love his version more than the original.

We highly recommend John for any project you may have, he was wonderful to work with...".


-Mike Miazga, Diamond Bar, CA


scenic painting  

"Working both in our shop here in North Hollywood and on location, John has made substantial contributions to our successful projects for Texas Wild! at the Fort Worth Zoo, Seaworld San Diego, Legoland USA and Universal Studios Japan among others.


John has proven himself to be a skilled artisan as well as a diligent and responsible representative of our company in his freelance capacity. We have every confidence in his abilities....


-Stewart Zilberberg, Vice President, SceneryWest
North Hollywood, CA

painted faux finish at Seaworld San Diego
children's ocean mural detail

    beach and ocean mural

"It looks like real water....
now I'll have good dreams about the ocean."


-Alexis (age 4), La Jolla, CA


   commissioned painting

"John's expertise in visioning, directing, composition and final execution really captured more than I ever expected.
This painting has a magical quality for us....."

- Lorna Christensen, Del Mar, CA

commissioned painting
tuscan mural detail

   tuscan mural

"...John was very responsive to my desire to bring a part of my travels in Italy to life here in my home in San Diego.

I also wanted him to feature two of my cats into the mural composition. His image of one dozing and the other playing in the "Tuscan" sun is perfect....

The depth of the illusionary landscape, the craftsmanship of the painting, and the liveliness of Flash and Saji impress and bring me joy every day.... "


-Susan Heath, San Diego, CA