California Theater Restoration, Pittsburg, CA

Auditorium balcony fronts, and ceiling. The theater had been closed since the 1950's. A leaky roof had caused extensive damage to the plaster.

Historic photo of Art Deco balcony front painted decoration (two horse heads facing each other).

Recreation of balcony front painting

Horse heads being painted on canvas in studio (Dutch Metal on scallop design).

Wallpaper hangers installing horse head canvases.

 Balcony fronts, recreated after historic photographs, and my paint study.

     Original paint with water damage, and over-paint. The original plaster before it was removed.

   

Historic photograph, side balcony fronts with horse heads, and balcony ceiling

Recreated balcony ceiling and auditorium ceiling pattern (with restored, original chandelier)

Balcony front design recreated after historic photographs.