Spirit of Sofia Hotel Project

Palm Springs, CA 2022

In 2021, I was contacted by Kirah Hitchcock, the owner of Vander Designs, to be the lead artist for their hotel renovation project for the new owners of the Spirit of Sofia. They aimed to completely redesign the hotel's look and art, and I was commissioned to create multiple murals for this transformation.

My work included a street mural and various artwork, two large pool deck murals, a hot tub deck mural that extended onto the wall, a mural for the kitchen area, a floor mural for the common dining area, and graffiti designs on the hotel's exterior walls. Additionally, I incorporated small artistic details in each bedroom.

Collaborating closely with Kirah, we ensured that my artwork seamlessly integrated with the hotel’s Spanish mid-century modern aesthetic. I developed custom designs and a color palette that complemented her vision. My contributions also included designing the hotel company sign and logo.

I began the concept and design phase in late 2021 and moved to the hotel in the summer of 2022 to complete the projects. For two months, I worked around the clock to ensure everything was ready for the hotel's reopening in time for Coachella. It was an incredible project to be a part of and an immensely rewarding experience.