Rumi l Hand-Painted Cohesive Murals

03/29/2026

03/07/2026

👷‍♀️✨ Together We Celebrated the Women in Construction Week! ✨🚧

This past week (March 1-7, 2026), we celebrated with giving a huge shoutout to the women who make our construction projects happen across the nation! Whether they are in the office or on the job site, women bring passion, skill, and dedication to work every day.
We are designing, breaking the mold and building the future. 🛠️💪
We Collaborate.
We Level Up.
We Build Strong.
I feel so happy and honored to be surrounded by such amazing women in the construction field, they truly inspire me! 💛

02/16/2026

You don't have to settle with your dated tiles which don't match your home style!!!

They say "home is where the heart is," but what if you heart every room except the one you walk into first? 🏠💔

My client, a highly talented interior designer in Wayzata, had been living with a mudroom/laundry floor she profoundly disliked for over two years. She and her husband loved their beautiful new home, but the thought of a messy, expensive tile tear-out sitting underneath their beautiful built-in white cabinets kept them stuck with those beige "meh" floors.

She came to me with a challenge: Transform the look without breaking the bank or the subfloor. Her dream? Classic, timeless black and white checkerboard. 🏁

➡️Swipe to see the transformation!

I hand-painted every single tile one by one, with lots of patience with lots of care and tons of joy! Hearing her scream of pure happiness like a young little child when she saw the result was the best part of this project. I am so grateful that delivered beyond my client's expectations.
It’s amazing what a little vision (and the right technique and right materials) can do for a space.

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02/11/2026

Just wrapped up our monthly Resa meeting with The Design Crew group at Pottery Barn! They shared insights on their Business to Business designers trades program. Great to connect with fellow Realtors and Designers💐

02/09/2026

Life`s Quiet Rewards - Some recognitions arrive softly, after years of showing up with heart, learning through setbacks, and choosing to keep creating anyway.

Being highlighted by Life Mag in Istanbul for my mural collaborations with All Inc. feels like one of those quiet rewards.
Life Mag in Istanbul described my mural work with All Inc. through the lens of designing atmospheres, shaping brands, Mediterranean‑inspired hand‑painted murals, and modern brand communication.

These are the values and intentions I bring into every collaboration. Seeing them articulated this way feels like a generous acknowledgment that the goals I quietly work toward are truly being felt in the spaces I help create.

These achievements were built through teamwork, trust, and a shared belief that art can transform how people experience a space.
For over 25 years, I’m grateful for every challenge that shaped me, every collaborator who believed in the work, and every opportunity to bring hand-painted artistry into contemporary interiors.

And yet, I’m still new to Minnesota, building my path one project at a time. For sure, moments like this remind me why I keep following my heart.

11/20/2025

Something special is brewing✨️

11/02/2025

Plaque of fritware with a white slip, painted in blue under a transparent glaze
Turkey, Iznik; c. 1510
L: 25.3; W: 16.3; D: 2.6 cm

lznik Plaque with Baba
Nakkas Motif, 16.yy , Davids
Collection (The David Collection).
Denmark, www.davidmus.dk

Motif: This ceramic plaque is decorated and lined with Baba Nakkas Style and various motifs on both sides.
Baba Nakkas style, is a prominent Ottoman courtly art style from the late 15th to early 16th century. It is named after a chief designer in the Ottoman court studio, Nakkashane, which combines East Asian cloud and floral motifs with Middle Eastern arabesque traditions.

Inscription: An inscription running along the edges of the plaque further increases its similarity to a book. The inscription contains verses expressing a lover’s willingness to go to his death or isolate himself in the wilderness for the sake of love. The verses are by the poet Necati Bey (d. 1509), who was a central figure in early Ottoman poetry, and who had close ties to the son of Bayazid II, Prince Mahmud (d. 1507).

10/31/2025

10/22/2025

Community means different things to different people.
For me, it’s always been about connection.

I don’t create art to draw attention from everyone... I create it to leave an impression on someone. The person who walks by, pauses, and feels something. The client who sees their story reflected in the colors and patterns on their wall. The designer who remembers a project and says, “You need to meet Seran.”

That’s the kind of community I care about - the individuals who notice, feel, and remember.

Because in its purest form, art doesn’t need to reach everyone to make an impact.
It just needs to reach the right ones.

10/09/2025

🌟 Just Recorded Today! 🌟

Karissa Dunham sat down with Seran Kayserilioglu Otterson from Rumi l Hand-Painted Cohesive Murals such a talented local artist whose story and work truly shine.

They talked about small business, wall artistry, travel, life lessons, and the importance of living fully and embracing your passion. Seran shared how her artistry has been shaped by the different cultures she’s lived in and the experiences that have changed her along the way. She also spoke proudly about her Turkish roots, growing up in Istanbul, and the strong family bonds that guide her life and work.

One of the most inspiring parts of the conversation: if we are open to communicating across differences and truly listening to understand people and their beliefs, we can build friendships all around the world and form meaningful connections across cultures.

This episode is full of creativity, culture, authenticity, and inspiration a conversation you won’t want to miss!

09/29/2025

Designing a mural for a commercial property or for a multi-family property is about more than square footage and finishes. It’s about creating a feeling the moment someone steps through the door.

For over two decades I’ve helped transform common areas, lobbies, and amenity spaces with murals and surface treatments that do more than decorate - they define the experience.

Custom wall design can:
✨ Turn a reception area into a memorable brand statement
✨Make high-ceiling spaces feel both grand and welcoming
✨ Help your property stand out to prospective residents and investors

When art is integrated into the architecture, it elevates the entire building, adding value that lasts long after the paint dries.

If you’re shaping the next multi-family landmark, think of your walls as more than a backdrop.
They can become the story that sells the space.