My Work
East Coast Hemp Supply
This mural, "The History of Hemp," was done at East Coast Hemp Supply in downtown Dunn, North Carolina. In addition to the decorative hemp leaves, the mural illustrates how hemp has been used in the past few thousand years.
"The artists from VanGoat Studios did an outstanding job on creating a quality mural that represents the requested subject matter in such a way as to capture and educate our patrons. Throughout the process they were professional and courteous to the use of the space. They delivered on time and within budget. We would definitely recommend them to anyone considering commissioning such a unique piece of art."
~ Wesley Johnson, CEO East Coast Hemp Supply
Town of Angier, NC
This mural, fondly entitled "Yesteryears" by Rachel Barnes, tells the story of Angier by highlighting a one-room schoolhouse, a train and its station, a building on the busiest corners in the downtown area, and many crepe myrtle trees. Each component of this design captures a key element in how Angier has grown as a town and appreciates its history while celebrating its progress.
"The ladies of VanGoat Studios recently completely the Town of Angier NC's first mural. We could not be more pleased with the results. Not only were they professional, expeditious and attentive to keeping the work space clean, their design concept was spot on and working with them during the actual production, to make minor changes, was simple and straightforward. I highly recommend Elyse and Mary Ellen for their professionalism and their talent. "
~ Christy Adkins, Downtown Manager or Angier
Town of Angier, NC
Painted on the side of the Cobb & Associates Insurance Agency in downtown Angier, this mural continues to share the history of the town. From the mules to extracting the tree sap to the crops in the background, each aspect of this mural nods to an important part of Angier's past.
"The murals created by Van Goat Studios in Downtown Angier have provided a new energy to downtown. In addition to adding just simple color, they have added a reminder of the Town’s past; they remind us from where we came. In a time when folks rarely slow down or look up from their phones, it’s nice to take a moment to stop and consider earlier times depicted in the murals. Hopefully, they will encourage people from other communities to stop in and see what Angier used to be and see what Angier is now. "
~ Charles Bryan, Local Business Owner
Simply Decor in Angier, NC
One of my more fun designs, this mural consists of some colorful designs to help spruce up an older downtown building. The colors draw the attention of passersby, and help add some character to the block.
"VanGoat Studios did an amazing job capturing the essence of our home decor store In Downtown Angier, Simply Decor. The vibrant eye capturing mural will forever be cherished as it represents the store and community we are, vibrant and friendly. The whole process was enjoyable and educational with an emphasis on professionalism and attention to detail to capture the essence of our store. We are forever grateful and truly recommend Elyse for your next art project."
~ Jackie Pena, Owner of Simply Decor
Farmers Day in Coats, NC
This one required some research! Farmers Day is a historic staple in the town of Coats, and this mural is located right in the center of where the event takes place. The fruits and vegetables featured have been proudly grown and exhibited by local farmers since 1912, and the livestock show is not to be missed. Make sure to stop by and see it on the side of the Coats Library!
“The Town of Coats was so happy to have worked with Elyse on our Farmers Day Mural. She had a vision for what to paint on this particular Town owned wall. Then with great skill and hard work created a beautiful addition to our Town. If there are other opportunities in the future, we will certainly call on Elyse.”
–Nick Holcomb, Town Manager
United Church in Apex, NC
This colorful design was designed to inspire everyone who walks through the doors of United Church in Apex, North Carolina. The church that I grew up in merged with another local church to create United, and the ribbon cutting for the mural was an excellent start to this new relationship!
"United Church is thrilled with our mural from VanGoat Studios! The artist worked closely with us to capture the energy and spirit we were hoping to convey in the work, and the response from the community has been amazing. Hardly a day passes without people stopping to capture its inspiration with a photo-- selfies with this beautiful mural are "a thing" here in Apex, and we're delighted to be the home of such inspiring artwork!
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Erin Currin, Executive Pastor, United Church
Boutique in Smithfield, NC
This cute little llama was so much fun to paint! Spanning two stories of a downtown building, we had to get a scissor lift in order to paint it. This eye-catching design adds so much personality to the boutique underneath it and brings life to the downtown area.
“Elyse was fun to work with and had an open mind when it came to any changes or additions. The results were beautiful! She read my mind. She did Ollie Llama the Alpaca for us. He makes the whole town smile.”
~ Suzanne Taylor, Owner of Oak City Collection
Bubbles the Giraffe
This fun little friend was such a fun addition to this nursery! Fondly dubbed "Bubbles" by the big sister, he is an adorable focal point for the room and adds character to the decor. Indoor murals are a great way to add a unique twist your home and bring your decor style to life!
"Elyse painted the cutest giraffe in our baby’s nursery! She has an amazing talent and is awesome to work with from start to finish. We will definitely be using VanGoat Studios again in the future!"
~ Paige Dorman, Home Owner
My Clients
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