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A Fish Out of Water

A Northern California artist turns ocean scenes into memorable one-of-a-kind murals.
by Scott Kauffman, OceanHomes, December 21, 2009

Growing up in Pacific Palisades, California, avid surfer Morgan Bricca has always had an affinity for the ocean. In fact, the Southern California native even honeymooned while on a surfing expedition, bunking it with 12 other surfers on a boat in the South Pacific. Little did Bricca know, however, that her love for water would one day help fuel a whole new passion: painting murals.

Bricca, who now lives in Palo Alto with her husband and two children, specializes in hand-painted wall murals, encompassing trompe l’oeil murals, Italian landscapes, beach murals, underwater murals, and children’s murals for homes, businesses, and public spaces all over the San Francisco Bay Area and California.

“I specialize in custom hand-painted wall murals, which means the client takes part in the creative process,” says Bricca, who donates 10 percent of her profits to Trickle Up, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the poorest of the poor become self-sufficient. “Those who are looking for an artist frequently already have a vision of what they want. My job is to take that inspiration and turn it in to something beautiful.” Read more »

Local muralist finds fulfillment in volunteering

by Carol Crites, Los Altos Town Crier, September 9, 2009

Los Altos resident Morgan Bricca is a muralist and a volunteer at HandsOn BayArea, an organization that creates opportunities for people to volunteer, learn and lead in their communities.

Q: How long have you volunteered at HandsOn Bay Area?

A: HandsOn Bay Area has an annual Be the Change Day, asking volunteers to help with projects that can be completed in one day. Last year was the flrst year I participated.

Q: How did you hear about HandsOn Bay Area? Read more »

New mural brightens spirits at Montclaire

Los Altos Town Crier Staff Report, August 12, 2009

A California landscape depicting native plants and animals awaits children at Montclaire Elementary School in Los Altos when they return from summer vacation Aug. 20.

Los Altos artist Morgan Bricca spent five recent summer days painting the mural on the walls of the Montclaire kindergarten classrooms. The mural is part of a PTA “Campus Pride” effort led by parent Amanda Shenon.

“This is also a main wall that is visible from the front of the school,” Shenon said. “Montclaire is 50 years old, and this is the first project of its kind to occur. We are hoping it won’t be the last.” Read more »

Rockabye Baby

Decorating today's nursery
by Susan Golovin, Palo Alto Weekly, January, 2008

So you’re expecting a baby. Where are you going to put him or her? Planning a baby’s nursery today entails pretty much the same basic elements it has for generations: crib, dresser, changing table and rocking chair. However, like everything else, the choices have become more sophisticated — and numerous.

Take cribs for instance. The major advantage to today’s cribs is that, with the aid of conversion kits, they transform into full-sized beds.

“Just make sure you have room for a double bed,” William Preston, of Planet Kids in Menlo Park, said. Read more »

Art of Walls

Transform blank spaces with magical murals
by Jocelyn Elfstrom, The Wave Magazine, August, 2007

Figuring out what to do with big blank walls is a problem that haunts homeowners and designers alike. Regular decorating standbys such as wallpaper and paint can’t quite capture the personality of the people who live in a home; the same goes for artwork. For those who seek something one-of-a-kind, there’s an oft-overlooked option: professional murals.

An original work of art designed specifically with your home and family in mind, murals are fast gaining popularity, say Bay Area artists. Valerie McNeal, a San Jose-based artist, says that most of her recent mural clients have been families. She describes them as “people who really loved their homes and are interested in staying where they are.” McNeal adds that most of these families have established lives with hobbies and interests that make them much “more aware of what they like to look at.” Read more »

Writing on the Walls

Morgan Bricca makes magic in murals
by Carol Blitzer, Palo Alto Weekly, June, 2005

Making connections. That’s what Morgan Bricca values the most about her career switch, from computer network administrator to mural artist. There isn’t a day she regrets her decision to leave the stress and begin her artistic journey.

It wasn’t always a clear path.

As early as kindergarten, Bricca felt she was really bad at art. When the other kids were drawing stick people, she produced “scribble-scrabble.” But in high school she hit an art class that let her express herself. Although she enjoyed the class, she went on to major in economics at University of California, San Diego. Read more »