Nova Fireplace Went Interstellar with a Galactic Ceiling Mural

When Martin Nova was 18 years old, and newly arrived from Michoacan, Mexico, he was picked up on a street corner by a chimney sweep for a days work. He ended up working for this chimney sweep for the next 6 years at $10/ hour. He didn’t start making $20 an hour until he had worked 20 years in the business. In the meantime, Martin learned English, started a family, and saved up his money with the dream someday of owning his own business. In 2004, Martin bought a chimney sweep business from a retiring colleague. The business grew and became successful. In 2016 he purchased the exclusive rights to sell several brands of fireplaces under the condition he had to open a showroom within two years.

He spent 18 months looking for the right space, and 6 months building out the showroom.

Today, April 28, 2018, the Nova Fireplace showroom officially opens.

City at Night Mural Painted for Exterior of Nova Fireplaces
City at Night Mural Painted for Exterior of Nova Fireplaces

Martin wanted his store to be beautiful and engaging for customers, so he invested $20,000 in custom mural art throughout the store. In a play on the name of the business, Nova Fireplace, he went with a galaxy theme, including a colorful supernova painting, to cover the entire 700 square foot showroom ceiling.

Galactic Mural with Supernova Painting on Business Ceiling
Galactic Mural with Supernova Painting on Business Ceiling
Decorative Ceiling Art Painted for Nova Fireplaces in Belmont
Decorative Ceiling Art Painted for Nova Fireplaces in Belmont

After many years of sweat and hard work, the opening of this showroom is a dream realized for Martin. There will be a grand opening event there today from 11-4 and you are invited! I will be there from 1-3. Come and enjoy handmade tacos, check out the art and hearths, and congratulate Martin on his journey.

Nova Fireplace Grand Opening Celebration
April 28, 2018, 11 am -4 pm
1336 El Camino Real in Belmont

Earth Wall Mural with Paint Speckled Morgan Bricca
Earth Wall Mural and a Happy Business Owner

I hope to see you there!

Warm regards,

 

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Morgan Bricca
Morgan Bricca

Morgan Bricca is an internationally-renowned mural artist with over 25 years of experience in public, residential and commercial art. Morgan's signature work transforms spaces into visually compelling environments, drawing inspiration from nature and human connection. Her work celebrates local communities and history, with murals spanning from her home state of California to the Dakotas and the Carolinas, as well as in Portugal, China, and beyond.

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