--- title: "Art and Atmosphere — Artists & Artisans | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/art-and-atmosphere-pfvwus-pf~311192706 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~311192706.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Art and Atmosphere" category: ["Artists & Artisans"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ea53f248033883d8_3837-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Astoria, New York 11102, United States" latitude: 40.7706 longitude: -73.9265 phone: "(413) 884-4089" website: http://www.artandatmosphere.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 51 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Art and Atmosphere Original Houzz profile: [Art and Atmosphere](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/art-and-atmosphere-pfvwus-pf~311192706) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans - **Location:** Astoria, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Southampton, Inwood, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, Sagaponack, Berkshires MA, Block Island, Easthampton, Great Barrington MA, Greenwich CT, Hoboken, Jersey City, Lenox MA, Richmond VA, Watermill - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves My philosophy is that art on walls should create atmosphere. Hand painted rooms can be a bold focal point, or create a subtle background for the whole. My work can range in style from representational murals, to graphic patterns, to more abstract. I am a New York City based interior artist and colorist specializing in custom created art on walls. The work I love to do creates feeling in a room; it’s expressive and layered, and not what most think of as a mural. I create painterly and/or graphic patterns, atmospheric murals in or out of scale (scenes inspired by nature or history, but reinterpreted for more modern tastes), color washes, or custom-cut stencils and stamps. Highly individual, hand-made art installations, each one-of-a-kind, developed in collaboration with interior designers and their clients throughout New York City, the Tri-State Area and Greater New England. I have completed projects in The Berkshires, Weschester, Brooklyn, Richmond VA, and love to travel for work. Whatever the design, I believe in the ability of wall art to transform a space and evoke emotion- be it to calm and bring peace, or excite and inspire play and creativity. What feeling do you want your environment to create? The work I do is extremely customized, and uniquely based on each client's needs and desires. I create a design and color sample before we begin, and submit an estimate. I don't consider my work as separate from the space, but part of the overall atmosphere. When I work with an interior designer or client I like to tailor the wall art to their particular space and vision. I take into account what already exists in the room, or if they are working with an interior designer, I will enhance and accommodate the new design. ### Services Provided - Color Washes - Custom Artwork - Mural Painting - Painting - Texture Painting - Wall Stenciling ### Areas Served - New York City - Brooklyn - Manhattan - Southampton - Inwood - Sag Harbor - Bridgehampton - Sagaponack - Berkshires MA - Block Island - Easthampton - Great Barrington MA - Greenwich CT - Hoboken - Jersey City - Lenox MA - Richmond VA - Watermill ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 3,000 \*Price ranges depending on the scope of the project ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Art and Atmosphere | | Address | Astoria, New York 11102, United States | | Phone | (413) 884-4089 | | Website | http://www.artandatmosphere.com | | Followers on Houzz | 51 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Art and Atmosphere](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/art-and-atmosphere-pfvwus-pf~311192706) - **Website:** http://www.artandatmosphere.com - **Phone:** (413) 884-4089 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Oz Oswald, Jan. 2017** > Ardis painted the walls of a former walk-in closet turned "zen room." I loved working with Ardis. She is the consummate professional, communicating clearly and consistently. She outlined her process from our initial meeting and followed through every step of the way. What I appreciated most about the process was how collaborative it was. The resulting design was gorgeous, and I couldn't be happier with it. Her pricing is well worth it. **Comment from Art and Atmosphere:** > Thank you so much for your kind words Oz! It was a pleasure to work with you too. **★★★★★ — Margaret Hunter, Oct. 2016** > I was looking for an ethereal gender neutral and not to "murally" mural for my nursery. I wanted something less literal and more ambience enhancing. Ardis came up with this beautiful misty scene that reminds me of the french countryside. As we talked and created a mood board together I loved her idea of line drawings of a few animals. > > Ardis was very professional and diligent. She came in and finished this project in less than a week. She was receptive to my desires and also helpful in bringing her own seasoned ideas to the table. I'm more than satisfied with the outcome!! I love it! **Comment from Art and Atmosphere:** > Thank you so much for reviewing the project, and your kind words. It was wonderful to work with you to prepare the nursery for your baby girl! **★★★★★ — redtricycle, June 2016** > Once again, team Art & Atmosphere has come through for one of our clients in Great Barrington! With only 3-1/2 days from start to finish --- to see the layout & colors we selected with the client before she arrived --- Ardis digested the concept and improved on the design with her incredible layout & balanced color sensibility. Thoroughly professional. Very modern and difficult idea to execute and we are thrilled. **Comment from Art and Atmosphere:** > It was so wonderful to work with you on this project! I loved your vision for the wall art and thoroughly enjoyed the collaboration. **★★★★★ — scarman60, May 2016** > The mural is simply perfect. It has brought joy and fascination to our son (and us grown ups too!) > > The entire process could not have gone better. Collaborative, responsive, completed on time and within budget. What more could one ask for?! > > Both the mural and the muralist are treasures that we are lucky to have found. > > A wholehearted and high praised endorsement. **★★★★★ — Jessica B, May 2016** > Not only do I love the look of my baby girl's nursery, but I enjoyed working with Ardis. She is a consummate professional and a true artist, who can completely transform your space. I love that she was able to accomplish our goals of the nursery which was to create a mural that would be distinct, yet not overpowering to the room. We were able to work together to determine what the end result would be by sifting through textiles, photographs, and other pieces of art to hone in on our design and color scheme. Then Ardis worked her magic. My space transformed into a beautiful calm room that I couldn't wait to bring my baby home to. I was so thankful I was able to personalize baby Bea's nursery and Ardis did such a fantastic job. I couldn't recommend her more. **★★★★★ — Beckwith Barrow, April 2016** > This young woman is very talented, and has the creative eye of a well traveled artist. I have worked with her twice, in collaboration, and look forward to doing so again this spring. She has estimated each project we did, submitted painted samples and colors for our approval, and was on time in her promised delivery. Very professional. As an interior design professional myself, I can confidently recommend Art & Atmosphere. ## Selected projects - [Misty Morning Nursery with Fox and Hare](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/misty-morning-nursery-with-fox-and-hare-pj-vj~2106365) - Location: Richmond, VA - Photos: 7 - [Weeping Japanese Cherry Tree Mural Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weeping-japanese-cherry-tree-mural-living-room-pj-vj~502392) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: This client in Park Slope Brooklyn NY wanted a very subtle floral living room mural that felt like wallpaper, but was a custom hand painted design. I chose soft grays and pale yellows to create a Weeping Japanese Cherry tree. The branches and flowers blend seamlessly into the room. I hand painted the branches and cut custom rubber stamps for the leaves and flowers. - [Traditional Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-powder-room-pj-vj~502403) - Location: Stockbridge, MA - Photos: 1 - Description: This Stockbridge MA client was restoring her family's home. The interior designer on the project (Karen Beckwith Art & Interiors) hired me to do vertical sage stripes in this powder room. - [Flora and Fauna Bathroom Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flora-and-fauna-bathroom-mural-pj-vj~1938612) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: Chelsea, New York City This client wanted to brighten a bathroom in her Chelsea townhouse. Her favorite color was green and she wanted it to feel "light hearted, not too stuffy, and family friendly". The style was to be loose and representational, but not too realistic. I chose peonies and buds to adorn the branches and songbirds were added throughout. - [Berkshire Modern Bedroom Wall Art](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkshire-modern-bedroom-wall-art-pj-vj~1862869) - Location: Great Barrington, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: I was hired by Karen Beckwith Creative to do this geometric accent wall in a Great Barrington Massachusetts (Berkshire County) home. The interior design firm came up with the concept and chose the colors, and I had to create the final design for the wall. Each of these rectangles are painted in shades of gray except for the accents. - [Baby Boy's Nursery Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baby-boy-s-nursery-mural-pj-vj~1579168) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: An airplane flies over a peaceful valley for this baby boy's nursery mural. This was a custom mural for a family on the Upper East Side in New York City. They wanted something happy, bright, and adventurous for their newborn baby's nursery. I was inspired by vintage illustrated travel posters. I wanted a flat and graphic quality to the design to achieve more of an illustrated storybook look. - [Baby Girl's Nursery Graphic Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baby-girl-s-nursery-graphic-mural-pj-vj~1579271) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: This West Village NYC client wanted an accent wall for her baby girl's nursery. She wanted "Something that doesn't feel too girly or baby-ish; that my husband and I can live with and be excited about too." She said she likes the ocean so I created this wave pattern inspired by Japanese woodblock prints. I stenciled small silver fish throughout the waves which catch the light as you move through the room. This custom graphic wall mural feels like a repeating pattern, but is not. - [Teen's Moroccan Style Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teen-s-moroccan-style-bedroom-pj-vj~1579347) - Location: Lenox, MA - Photos: 1 - Description: This teenage girl had recently returned from a trip to Morocco where she fell in love with the colors and the architecture. She wanted her room to feel like a "Moroccan Casbah" with bright and bold colors. Berkshires, town of Lenox, Massachusetts. - [Farmhouse Apple Tree Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-apple-tree-mural-pj-vj~1715114) - Location: Pound Ridge, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: The owner of this newly renovated farmhouse in Pound Ridge New York wanted to brighten up the entry and hallway with tree murals. I worked to create a custom design with colors that were vibrant while still being in harmony with one another. The trees were hand painted along with the apples, while the leaves were a series of custom hand cut stencils. - [Bamboo Forest Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bamboo-forest-powder-room-pj-vj~1579314) - Location: Queens, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: This client wanted a green color washed distressed look for their bathroom. I hand painted the silver bamboo on top of warm greens. - [Preteen Sketchbook Emoji Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/preteen-sketchbook-emoji-mural-pj-vj~2791894) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - [Florals and Smoke Zen Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/florals-and-smoke-zen-room-pj-vj~2202483) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 9 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/art-and-atmosphere-pfvwus-pf~311192706) ## Ideabooks - [Dream House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66981291/list/dream-house) — 58 ideas - [Mural Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65880358/list/mural-inspiration) — 41 ideas - [Nursery Mural Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65880376/list/nursery-mural-inspiration) — 21 ideas - [Dream Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67563526/list/dream-apartment) — 49 ideas - [Creative Color Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72275783/list/creative-color-inspiration) — 6 ideas - [Photo Ads](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66899637/list/photo-ads) — 12 ideas - [Products](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72278228/list/products) — 1 idea [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/artandatmosphere) ## Community Q&A **Q: wallpaper** *(in Photo Questions)* which brands/name of wallpaper was this? A: I hand painted this pattern so it's not wallpaper. It was an original design for this Nursery. Thank you! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*