I am a professional muralist and decorative painter. I am
recognized for my mural techniques, faux finishes, and trompe
l'oiel. I bring a sense of scale and proportion to each project, as
well as a keen eye for color. My work is designed with you, to fit
the needs of your individual space, interests, and budget. The
possibilities are endless.
CONTACT INFORMATION
phone: 607-539-3035
e-mail: mbihnken@frontiernet.net
website: www.ihnkenscreations.com
ADDRESS 281 76 Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817
STUDIO DIRECTIONS
From the Commons, take 79 East out of Ithaca towards Slaterville Springs. Before you enter Slaterville Springs make a right onto Boiceville Road (if you miss Boiceville Road you can take a right onto Creamery Road and follow the same instructions). Take this to the end and make a left onto Central Chapel Road. Go up about a mile make a left on 76 Road. Go up about a mile and look for the mailbox on the right #281. The driveway is right before mailbox. It is the new house up on the hill.
EDUCATION
Rutgers College - BA Visual Arts and BA Art History
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ihnken's Creations: decorative furniture and mural painting, Owner: 1995 - present
Ithaca Farmers' Market - display and market artwork, Member
SELECTED AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS
2007 CAP II grant
West End Mural, AFCU, Ithaca, NY 2004
State of the Art Gallery, Ithaca, NY 1999, 2002 - 2006
Horse Play in the Hills, Somerset, NJ 2001
Art Trail, Ithaca, NY, 1999 - present
Mansion in May Design Showhouse, Morristown, NJ 1999, 2001, 2003
JURIED PUBLICATIONS
"The Network to Home Repair and Decorating Services" by Barbara Brunhouse and Ellen Laird, Lairhouse Publishing: 1998 (NJ: Central Edition and Northern Edition, NY: Manhattan)
CONTACT INFORMATION
phone: 607-539-3035
e-mail: mbihnken@frontiernet.net
website: www.ihnkenscreations.com
ADDRESS 281 76 Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817
STUDIO DIRECTIONS
From the Commons, take 79 East out of Ithaca towards Slaterville Springs. Before you enter Slaterville Springs make a right onto Boiceville Road (if you miss Boiceville Road you can take a right onto Creamery Road and follow the same instructions). Take this to the end and make a left onto Central Chapel Road. Go up about a mile make a left on 76 Road. Go up about a mile and look for the mailbox on the right #281. The driveway is right before mailbox. It is the new house up on the hill.
EDUCATION
Rutgers College - BA Visual Arts and BA Art History
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ihnken's Creations: decorative furniture and mural painting, Owner: 1995 - present
Ithaca Farmers' Market - display and market artwork, Member
SELECTED AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS
2007 CAP II grant
West End Mural, AFCU, Ithaca, NY 2004
State of the Art Gallery, Ithaca, NY 1999, 2002 - 2006
Horse Play in the Hills, Somerset, NJ 2001
Art Trail, Ithaca, NY, 1999 - present
Mansion in May Design Showhouse, Morristown, NJ 1999, 2001, 2003
JURIED PUBLICATIONS
"The Network to Home Repair and Decorating Services" by Barbara Brunhouse and Ellen Laird, Lairhouse Publishing: 1998 (NJ: Central Edition and Northern Edition, NY: Manhattan)
"Poppies by the Lake," detail, acrylic and latex, 7'x7,' 2007
"West End Mural," detail, latex, 30'x70,' 2004
"Wet View of Lake," acrylic and latex, 10'x7,' 2007
"Tuscan Countryside" acrylic and latex, 10'x8,' 2005
"West End Mural," detail, latex, 30'x70,' 2004
"Wet View of Lake," acrylic and latex, 10'x7,' 2007
"Tuscan Countryside" acrylic and latex, 10'x8,' 2005
