The quote in the magazine reads;
"A most remarkable approach to creative expression, this personal retreat and exercise room provides an endless source of visual stimulation. These carefully composed, meticulously detailed, hand-painted murals bring to life the wonder and charm of a war-torn world filled with passion, personal sacrifice and duty.
Of course I am speaking of Casablanca, a film no one can ever forget. Michael Loudermilk was kind enough to show us through his home and into this very special room he had recently redecorated. Kevin Goldman, of Kevin Charles Designs, is the extremely talented artist who was able to transport us quickly and vividly into the past through his work.
Although the pictures in our magazine are beautiful, they are not able to compare to the actual beauty of the movie's re-creation. To enter the room, there is a full-size door where a painting of Humphrey Bogart welcomes you inside. From left to right, the paintings of all sizes beckon you to move through the Casablanca movie. All the windows in the room, except one, were removed to provide additional space for the artwork.
Kevin C. Goldman, the artist, has done artwork and murals for businesses and private customers, from New York to California, for more than 20 years. At the age of 13, he received a scholarship to the art school run by the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts. In 1996, Kevin was invited to participate in the Philharmonic Design Show, creating and exhibiting a room in Trompe L'oeil, French for optical illusion. Trompe L'oeil is a specialized fine art used to amaze the spectator as his environment is transformed with paint. He has also been on television shows such as The House Detective, displaying and discussing his work. Goldman does custom wall-painting work; murals; faux finish and venetian plaster are his specialty. To see more examples of his work, visit www.creativehomeinteriors.com.
Michael Loudermilk's home is still in the midst of redecoration and we sincerely hope he will invite us back to see the marvelous changes to come."