Davenport Tower

Installed frieze in the lobby of the Davenport Tower Hotel. Designed by Melville Holmes, hand carved and cast in plaster by Petr Shiva. Polychromed by Melville Holmes and assistants.
The best finishing crew in the world: Cindy, Jodi, Debbie, and Christie
Wall faux finish
Sample guest room–not quite “it” yet. Try again.
Furniture finishing setup
Finished guestroom
Design by Melville Holmes
Model carved in basswood by Petr Shiva for mold to cast in plaster
A finished panel framed as wall decor
Front view of elephant parade
Polychroming the individual panels
Petr Shiva and Melville Holmes with a finished panel the day of installation
“Are we done yet?”
“Edge of the Jungle” Mural in its finished glory.