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curriculum vitae

As a lifelong artist, my work matures and grows along with me.  The projects and clients both get larger as my work itself continues to heighten in quality.  I've been painting murals professionally in California for over 15 years now and it continues to drive and inspire me. 

 

I am a sense of place artist, bringing shared experiences and sincere authenticity to my public projects.  Sense of place art can be dynamic, modern and placemaking while uniting a community through culture and education. 

 

I do this through the craft of research and collaboration.  My historical practice often uncovers beautiful artifacts, collective stories and inspiration within the design process.  Research also means communing with a place in my opinion - being able to touch, smell, hear, taste, walk, and experience a new place naturally in real life.  Collaborating with people, again, in real life is important to for tonality, attitude and reflecting present day culture.  I would not presume to know everything, being from out of state.  Being vulnerable enough to admit that honestly allows others to share from the heart and contribute.  When the community receives art that makes them feel heard, they will protect it and share it on social media, which I also design for within projects.

 

Color is the part of my soul that ends up in every project, whether it was the intent or not.  Joyous, happy color acknowledges all people of all ages, races, genders and education.  Impactful color can make people smile and make them feel welcome.

RESUME

Work Experience, Awards, Education, References and Selected Press

Selected projects with images and descriptions

Detailed list of all mural projects with date and location

EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL ARTIST EXPERIENCE   

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Gemellos Murals                                                                                                                        2009 - Present  

San José, California                                                                                                                                     

Sole-proprietor Artist, Entrepreneur Full-time   

  • Manages all aspects of Gemellos Murals, sales, legal and mural execution  

  • Interior, Exterior, Ground and Floor Murals up to 5000 sq. ft. 

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AWARDS

   

  • Abierto Grant                                                                                                              2022  

  • Abierto Grant                                                                                                              2021  

  • City Commendation                                                                                                   2021  

  • Holding the Moment Exhibition                                                                                2020  

  • Covid Relief Grant, $500.00                                                                                    2020  

  • Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Gateway Murals Funding, $100,000.00           2019  

  • Pre-Qualified Mural Roster, City of San Jose                                                          2019  

  • What's the Biz, D3                                                                                                     2018  

  • Cornerstone for the Arts                                                                                           2017 

  • Belle Foundation Grant                                                                                             2015  

  • Multiple Santa Clara County Fair Awards, including Best of Show                       1996-1999   

 

EDUCATION   

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University of California, Riverside

Construction Industry Technician Certificate, San Jose Builders’ Guild     

  

REFERENCES   

 

Kenneth Rodrigues 

Kenneth Rodrigues and Associates 

445 N Whisman Rd # 200, Mountain View, CA 94043 

(650) 965-0700  rodriguesk@icloud.com

 

Michael Ogilvie 

City of San Jose, Office of Cultural Affairs, Head of Public Art Department 

200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95112 

(408)793-4339  michael.ogilvie@sanjoseca.gov

 

Michael Mulcahy 

SDS Nexgen Partners 

1112 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125 

(408) 298-4264  michael@sdsnexgen.com

 

Najla Kayyem 

Pacific Retail Capital Partners & Kayyem Marketing 

100 N Sepulveda Blvd Suite 1925, El Segundo, CA 90245 

(310)641-8060 nkayyem@pacificretail.com

 

Michael Van Every

Republic Urban Properties

1098 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

(408)292-1601 mvanevery@republicurbanproperties.com

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SELECTED PRESS CLIPS

Beauty From a Distance: Murals Help Lift Spirits During Pandemic - YouTube

8/16/2022 Republic & Lila Mural in Willow Glen - NBC Bay Area - YouTube

This San Jose business district embraces a new identity with a new name

New tequila bar adds spice to San Jose's San Pedro Square Market

NOTABLE PROJECTS  

 
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Falafel Drive In, 2012, Falafel’s Drive in Owners, Budget $7,000.00   
Description: A series of historical and current symbols that represent the City of San Jose as well as the establishment its in   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Life in Willow Glen, 2016, Willow Glen Business Association and City of San Jose, Budget $16,000   
Description: A series of symbols that represent the history of Willow Glen, the small city of its own unique creation and culture before it was annexed by the city of San Jose   
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Eastridge Mall, 2017, Pacific Retail Partners, Budget $20,000   
Description: This is a series of murals which represent San Jose’s past, present and future on
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Downtown Morgan Hill, 2018, Imwalle Properties, Budget $14,000   
Description: This mural features settings and symbols of Morgan Hill’s past and present   
  
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Depot Marketplace, 2019, Arizona Commercial, Prescott, AZ, Budget $8,000 + per diem   
Description: These 3D murals represent this shopping center’s historic roots and surroundings   
  
 
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Beauty From a Distance: Murals Help Lift Spirits During Pandemic - YouTube 
Market Park Shopping Center, 2021, SJ Flea Market Real Estate Group, 15 murals total, Budget $75,000   
Description: These 15 murals represents the history Santa Clara County has as the Valley of Heart’s Delight   
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Alma Tequileria, 2022, San Pedro Square Market, 3 murals, Budget $32,000   
Description: These cactus, succulents and peony flowers represent the trendy succulent culture of today, the peony flowers of the Spanish land grant owners, the Peralta family, and the Tequileria currently homed here.     
 
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San Miguel De Allende, 2022, Republic Urban Properties, 2 murals, Budget $20,000   
Description: A large scale look into the San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, ready for social media
 
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NOTRE DAME AVE, 2024, City of San Jose Mayor’s Office, Budget $35,000.00
Description: A larger than life look into San Jose’s agricultural past

LIST OF PROJECTS

SANTA CLARA STREET PLANTERS (4)2025
East Village Business Association, Santa Clara & Ninth Street, San Jose, CA 95 250 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
CHERRYWOOD ELEMENTARY (3) 2024
Home and School Club and Berryessa School District, 2550 Greengate Drive, San Jose, CA 95132, 960 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
CHABOYA WELLNESS CENTER (2) 2024
Evergreen School District, 3276 Cortona Drive, San Jose, CA 95135, 500 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
 
NOTRE DAME AVE 2024
City of San Jose, Notre Dame Avenue from St. John to Julian Streets, San Jose, CA 95110 City, 5,500 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
 
GIRL’S ROOM WATERCOLOR FLOWERS 2024
Private client, 120 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
WINCHESTER ORCHARD SIGNAGE 2024
Winchester Orchard Neighborhood Association, Constance Avenue and 280 Overpass, 1,000 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
SILVER OAK PLAZA (4) 2024
Marchese Properties, 5855 Silver Creek Valley Place, San Jose, CA 95138, 400 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
WILLOW GLEN LANDSCAPE 2024
Bella Vista Landscaping, 1284 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 400 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2024
Sunnyvale School District, 739 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, 300 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
EAST VILLAGE 2024
East Village Business Association, 449 E Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113, 1000 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
ROCK WALL 2024​
Urban Catalyst, 45 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113, 466 sq. ft., premium interior paint
 
PURPLE ACAI (2) 2024
The Barlow Sebastopol, 6760 McKinley St #130, Sebastopol, CA 95472, 132 sq. ft., premium interior paint
 
ALUM ROCK ACTION COMITTEE ARTBOXES (2)2023
Alum Rock Action Committee and City of San Jose, McKee Rd and Kirk Ave, McKee and White Roads, 350 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
WALLPAPER SHE SHED  2023
Private residence, Saratoga, 600 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
ALMA TEQUILERIA ADD ON  2023  
San Pedro Square Market, 00 N. Almaden Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95110 650 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
  
CHABOYA SIGNAGE RESTORATION  2023  
Evergreen School District, 3276 Cortona Drive, San Jose, CA 95135, 1,500 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
  
CHABOYA MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS GIFT 2023                                 
Evergreen School District, 3276 Cortona Drive, San Jose, CA 95135, 750 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
 
LGSC FASTPITCH SOFTBALL 2023
Foothill Elementary School, 13919 Lynde Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070, 1000 sq. ft., premium exterior paint
 
HEADSPACE BARBERSHOP 2023  
487 Fourth Street, San Jose, CA 95112, 400 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
  
COMMUNITY & COMUNIDAD 2023 
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, District and Neighborhood Association, 14275 Chandler Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127, 3,000 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
  
MILLBRAE PUBLIC ART 2023
Republic Urban and City of Millbrae, Millbrae Avenue, 126 N Rollins Rd, Millbrae, CA 94030, 9,000 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
  
OLLA CUCINA AGAVE 2022
Olla Cucina, 27 N San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95110, less than 100 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
  
GIRAFFE STAIRCASE 2022
Little Spirits Autism Therapy, 77 N. Almaden Ave. #102, San Jose, CA 95110, 700 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
  
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, REPUBLIC URBAN HQ (2) 2022  
Republic Urban,1096 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125, 1200 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
  
LIVING WALL OAKRIDGE MALL 2022
Westfield Mall, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123, July 2022, 1000 sq. ft., premium exterior paints  
  
CITY OF SUNNYVALE ELECTRICAL BOXES 2022
City of Sunnyvale, corner of Washington and Sunnyvale Avenues, 100 sq ft., premium exterior paints   
  
SAN PEDRO SQUARE SIGNAGE 2022
San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110, 200 sq. ft., premium exterior paints  
  
MT PLEASANT MURALS (4)  2021  
City of San Jose Department of Transportation and Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Association, 3499 Marten Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127, premium exterior paints  
  
CAMPBELL LOVE 2021  
Imwalle Properties, City of Campbell collaborated, 276 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008, 180 sq. ft., premium exterior paints  
  
ALMA TEQUILERIA (2)  2021  
San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110, 1000 sq. ft., premium exterior paints  
 
OB WHALEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2021
Evergreen Elementary School District, 2655 Alvin Ave, San Jose, CA 95121, 200 sq. ft, premium exterior paints  
 
SAN PEDRO SQUARE MARKET ELECTRICAL BOX 2021  
San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110, mural sprays and premium exterior paint  
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AZORES RESIDENTIAL 2021 
Private client, 120+ sq. ft. premium exterior paints  
 
MARKET PARK Valley or Heart's Delight series (15) 2021   
Bum Properties City of San Jose planning department collaborated murals, 1477 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133, 4000+ sq. ft., mural sprays and premium exterior paint
 
BLANCA ALVARADO MEDICAL RESOURCE CENTER (2) 2021
Santa Clara Family Healthcare Plan, 408 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95133, 200+ sq. ft., mural sprays and premium paint  
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WHEELHOUSE, Lincoln Ave (3) 2021  
Wheelhouse Wine Bar, 1173 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, 200+ sq. ft., mural sprays and premium exterior paint  
 
SILVER OAK ELEMENTARY BALL WALLS (2) 2021  
Evergreen School District, 5000 Farnsworth Dr, San Jose, CA 95138, 200 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
 
KIPP HERITAGE ACADEMY 2021 
Kipp Academy, 423 Los Arboles St, San Jose, CA 95111, -100 sq. ft., mural sprays and premium exterior paint  
 
ERIC CARLE TINY FREE LIBRARY 2021  
Evergreen Leadership Group, Flint Road, -100 sq. ft., mural sprays and premium exterior paint  
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HAMMER AND NAILS 2021  
Hammer and Nails, 1151 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, -100 sq. ft., mural sprays, phosphorescent paint and premium paint  
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KINRED FITNESS 2021  
2282 Quimby Rd, San Jose, CA 95122, 120 sq. ft., mural sprays and premium exterior paint  
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STAY STRONG 2020  
Ganado Feed, 945 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, -100 sq. ft., mural sprays and premium exterior paint  
 
LINCOLN AVE Temporary murals (2) 2020  
SDS Nexgen LLC, Lincoln Ave., 200 sq. ft., mural sprays and premium exterior paint  
 
WHITE ROAD ARTBOX 2020 
City of San Jose, corner of White & Tully Road, -100 sq. ft., exterior paints  
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NORWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  2020
Evergreen School District, 3241 Remington Way, San Jose, CA 95148, 200 sq. ft., premium exterior paint  
 
SAN PEDRO SQUARE 2020  
Mill Creek Development, Tabbard Theater 29 N San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA 95110, 700 sq. ft., mural sprays and premium exterior paint  
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DEPOT MARKETPLACE  2019 
Arizona 1 Commercial, 100 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301, 675 sq. ft., exterior paints
  
HAMANN PARK  2019   
Hamann Park Neighborhood Association, San Jose Parks Foundation and City of San Jose Public Art, 2747 Westfield Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, 1000 sq. ft., exterior mural paint  
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SAN CARLOS ARTBOX 2019
City of San Jose, corner of Bird Ave and San Carlos St., -100 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
 
UBRAN PLAYGROUND 2019  
Fountain Alley Building, Urban Catalyst, 35 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95113, 2000+ sq. ft., premium exterior mural paint  
 
SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 2019 
Funded by Santa Clara County Supervisors and administrated through the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111, Curated, managed and painted, 6000+ sq. ft., exterior mural sprays and premium paint  
 
DASH COFFEE & BARKEY 2019 
Dash Bakery, 44047 Osgood Rd #210, Fremont, CA 94539, 200 sq. ft., exterior mural sprays and premium paint  
 
BOLLINGER ARTBOX  2019  
City of San Jose, corner of Bollinger Rd & Johnson Ave, -100 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
 
WARLI RESIDENTIAL MURAL 2019
Private client, 40 sq. ft., premium acrylic paint
 
MUSIC DAY PIANOS 2019  
City of San Jose District 10 and Almaden Rotary, Almaden Lake Park, 150 sq ft., exterior mural sprays and premium paint  
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LAURELWOOD BALL WALL 2019
Evergreen School District, 4280 Partridge Dr, San Jose, CA 95121, 200 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
 
DOVE HILL ELEMENTARY Entry murals (2) 2019  
Evergreen School District, 1460 Colt Way, San Jose, CA 95121, 1000 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
 
MATSUMOTO ELEMENTARY 2019
Evergreen School District, 4121 Mackin Woods Ln, San Jose, CA 95135, 200 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
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SANTANA ROW BOXES 2018  
Federal Realty, 3098 Olsen Dr, San Jose, CA 95128, 300 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays
 
EASTRIDGE MALL Temporary interior murals (2) 2018  
Pacific Retail, 1 day live activation, 2200 Eastridge Mall Loop, San Jose, CA 95121, 200 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
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SOFA MURAL 2018  
Valley Title Building, 1 day live activation, 520 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, 300 sq. ft., exterior mural sprays and premium paint  
 
LAWRENCE STATION CENTER 2018  
Marchese Family Properties, 3550 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051, 1200 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
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MIDTOWN 76 STATION 2018
Polanco Enterprises, 602 W. San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95126, 350 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
 
ERIKSON PARK 2018  
Erikson Neighborhood Association and City of San Jose Public Art, 4280 Fell Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136, 800 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
 
WHIMSICAL MORGAN HILL  2018  
Imwalle Properties and City of Morgan Hill Public Art, 17280 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, 400 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays
 
BENICIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STADIUM (7)  2017  
Botham Construction and Benicia High School, 1101 Military West, Benicia, California 94510, 500+ sq. ft., exterior paints  
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CREATE CONNECT COLLABORATE 2017 
Ninico Communications, 255 N Market St Suite 246, San Jose, CA 95110, 32 sq. ft, exterior paints and mural sprays
 
SAN JOSE LOVE PHOTO MURALS (4) 2017  
Eastridge Mall Mural and Pacific Retail, 2200 Eastridge Mall Loop, San Jose, CA 95121, 2,500 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
 
VENDROME BOX AND CRITTER BOX 2017  
City of San Jose Artboxes, approximately 50 sq. ft. each, various paints  
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LIFE IN WILLOW GLEN 2016   
Willow Glen Business Association and City of San Jose, 1133 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, 900 sq. ft., exterior paints and mural sprays  
 
EXAM ROOMS II (9) 2016  
Aasha’s Pediatrics Phase II, 1569 Lexann Ave #230, San Jose, CA 95121, 810 sq. ft., interior paints  
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MATH’S COMMON CORE FUNCTION (2) 2016  
Evergreen School District 3276 Cortona Drive, San Jose, CA 95138, 320 sq. ft., exterior matte, paints & industrial spray
 
RED WHITE AND ROSE BIKE 2016  
Peet’s Coffee, Exhibition District & ABA, Bike, 1295 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, 30 sq. ft., exterior paints   
 
LAURELWOOD BALL WALL  2016  
Evergreen School District, 4280 Partridge Dr, San Jose, CA 95121, 500 sq. ft., exterior paints  
 
UNDERWATER DENTIST OFFICE  2015  
Dr. Navarro’s Smile Dentistry, 750 N Capitol Ave #C, San Jose, CA 95133, 180 sq. ft., interior matte paints 
 
GIRLS LOCKER ROOM  2015
Evergreen School District, Chaboya Girl’s Locker Room, 3276 Cortona Dr., San Jose, CA 95138, 150 sq. ft., interior acrylic  
 
COURTYARD COMPLETION & BALL WALLS (5) 2015  
Evergreen School District, Montgomery Phase II, 2010 Daniel Maloney Dr, San Jose, CA 95121, 1080 sq. ft., exterior matte and paints  
 
SHAVED ICE 2014  
Shaved Hawaiian Ice Murals (4), 1597 Meridian Ave E, San Jose, CA 95125, 450 sq. ft., interior paints  
 
SMALL JOBS 2014  
Lobbies and Exam Rooms, Private businesses, 100-400 sq. ft., various paints
 
EXAM ROOMS 2013  
Aasha’s Pediatrics Phase I, 1569 Lexann Ave #230, San Jose, CA 95121, 1500 sq. ft., interior paints  
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BRACE SIMPSON 2013  
Santa Cruz Orthodontics Signage, 930 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 128 sq. ft, exterior paints  
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SBIA IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (5) 2013  
Classroom Murals and Prayer Calligraphy Vinyls,, 325 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112, vinyl applique and interior semigloss  
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CHABOYA PHASE 2 (3) 2013  
Evergreen School District, 3276 Cortona Drive, San Jose, CA 95138, 140 sq. ft., exterior paints  
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MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY COURTYARD (3) 2013  
Evergreen School District, 2010 Daniel Maloney Dr, San Jose, CA 95121, 270 sq. ft., exterior paints 
 
ACCENTS  2012 – 2013  
Small Jobs, KR Smith Elementary, Evergreen Elementary, private residences, 100-300 sq. ft., various paints
 
SOMETHING SAN JOSE 2011 – 2012  
Falafel’s Drive In, 2301 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose, 95128, 5000+ sq. ft., various paints  
 
CHABOYA PHASE 1 (11) 2011  
Evergreen School District, 3276 Cortona Drive, San Jose, CA 95138, 1,728 sq. ft., paints  
 
FAUX ADOBE RESIDENTIALS 2010 – 2011  
Home Improvement and small jobs, private residences, interior matte paints, 200-800 sq. ft. per, semi-gloss glaze and pastel chalks  
 
REPAIRS AND RESTORATIONS 2009  
Vintage Wallpaper and wall blemish repairs for County of Santa Clara and JP DiNapoli Companies, various locations, less than 1 sq. ft., epoxy, paints, and various texturing patches for repair  

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