Author: Amy Higgins
Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs, CA
Plaza Theatre opened in late 1936 with the world premiere of Camille (1936) starring Greta Garbo. Built by Julia Carnell, the theatre was designed by architect firm Schenck & Williams in an Atmo... Read More
Morvilius Opera House, OH 1887
Built in 1883, the Fort Recovery Morvilius Opera House is on the second floor of a beautiful historic building located at 101 North Wayne Street in the village of Fort Recovery, Ohio. The building i... Read More
Faux Travertine
A cast stone, entrance to a private home in Los Angeles was painted over many times. I brought it back to a historically accurate finish of travertine. I masked each individual stone and dragged sever... Read More
Stencils on a Lime Washed Archway
I designed and implemented a stenciled design on a vibrant shade of salmon lime wash. Stencil was based on historical reference of the time period. Hand crafted stencils to fit the geometrically chall... Read More
DaveYoungKim Mural, Pasadena
I had the privilege of assisting, fine artist, DaveYoungKim, for just a mere, couple of weeks, at USC’s Pacific Asian Museum in Pasadena. He championed his design for years to get this beautiful... Read More
Pantages, Hollywood 2023
The amazing Staff at the Pantages, Hollywood, schedule refurbishment and restoration, when they have downtime between Tony Nominated Musicals and shows. See www.broadwayinhollywood.com for the current... Read More
Batchelder Tile Restoration
The Lane Building, a badly damaged, Batchelder tile from 1923, downtown Los Angeles, just underwent renovation. It’s unique lobby has a distinct curved archway under the stairs. Spectra Company.... Read More
Biltmore Hotel, 1923
The Biltmore Los Angeles opened on October 1, 1923.[1] The architectural firm Schultze & Weaver designed the Biltmore’s exterior in a synthesis of the Spanish-Italian Renaissance Revival, Me... Read More