Entrance hallway mural by Grahame Ménage in Miami

Grahame was born and educated in the UK, and earned his chops in theatre, with formal training coming from such prestigious institutions as Portsmouth College of Art and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. From there, he went on to create scenery for the Welsh National Opera and the National Theatre in London. He relocated to the US, to New Orleans in 2005, and has now settled into the vibrant city of Miami. Now, he is bringing his 40-plus years experience of painting to commission art for film sets to bear on the private sector, painting in homes, restaurants and hotels, and community walls around the world. Grahame draws his inspiration from the Dutch and Italian masters His work can be found in private homes and commercial premises around the world as well as in feature films and television. Knowing that people are going to appreciate what Grahame has done and preserve it, and derive enjoyment from it for years to come – that’s enormously satisfying as an artist. Education: Portsmouth College of Art & Design, Portsmouth, UK. 1974 - 1977 Dip AD, Interior/exhibition design Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Bristol, UK. 1977 -1978 Languages: English, French Grahame’s international decorative painting and murals have been featured in numerous publications including Interiors Magazine, 25 Beautiful Homes, Country Homes, Maison Chic, and Interiors, as well as national and international newspaper articles. Theater and film scenic painting : Grahame provides every kind of artwork for film and TV industry, as well as for commercials and stills photographers. An experienced painter of photo-realistic skies, architecture, cut-outs and gauzes, special portraits, murals, glass paintings and poster, he can paint in any style. He creates period tapestries, oil paintings and any graphic work needed, and his theatre background has given him a very thorough knowledge of painting media, perspective, period styles and architecture.