Maria Burgess (MBurgess)

I am a (taxi) Chauffeur in Las Vegas full time, a Christmas window painter, seasonally, and I love to garden (year round). As a chauffeur, I love showing off this crazy town to some of our visitors. Photography and writing helps organize my art and share my experiences in this wild city and my adventurous lifestyle. I self-published published my first book in 2012. The Essential Window Painting Guide teaches the basics of painting for holidays.

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Christmas Window Paintings

Painting windows in Las Vegas has been my favorite way to celebrate the holidays. Find out what materials to use and how to create these beautiful window paintings yourself!

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Halloween Paintings On Windows

Halloween pushes the decorating season off with cute creatures and ghoulish images. Window painting is a great way to add whimsical art to this festive occasion.

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Survival Foods Requirements

Survival foods must be stored properly for them to have nutritional value when we need them. How can we keep them safe and what are the important foods we need to store?

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Drip System Irrigation For Container Gardens

Container gardens can allow for planting in small spaces, but how does one water if there is not a nearby spigot or water source? I installed a drip irrigation system.

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How To Grow Cherry Tomatoes In Desert Climates

Cherry tomatoes are one of the easiest varieties of tomatoes to grow. They are hearty plants and produce well everywhere I have grown them including the Las Vegas' desert,

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H2O - A few dozen healthy reasons to love water!

Water is our most vital element without it we would not survive. Interesting facts and information about water, its importance, and how to safely store it.

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  Animal Handling

  How I Gave My Dog a Great Final Year

  2 years ago

  After my aging dog was diagnosed with a condition that would be very expensive to treat and had a grim outcome no matter what happened, we decided to celebrate his life. Here's what we did in his final year.

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  Thanksgiving

  Delightful Thanksgiving and Fall-Themed Window Paintings

  23 months ago

  Thanksgiving and Fall-themed window paintings incorporate seasonal color changes and favorite characters in their designs. These themed paintings add a festive flair to any home or storefront.

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  Gardening

  How To Grow Cherry Tomatoes In Desert Climates

  9 years ago

  Cherry tomatoes are one of the easiest varieties of tomatoes to grow. They are hearty plants and produce well everywhere I have grown them including the Las Vegas' desert,

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  Halloween

  How To Do Halloween Art For Window Painting

  8 years ago

  Halloween art is a great way to attract ghoulies and goblins to your festivities and share your favorite images of the season. Pumpkin paintings are bright, colorful images, and can be very entertaining. They can be painted in a natural shape or...

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  Gifts & Gift-Giving

  Valentine's Day Window Paintings

  9 years ago

  Valentine's window paintings can be designed with a multitude of characters and images. They are a colorful and a sweet way to tell that special someone you care about them in a big way.

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  Advertising & Marketing

  So, You Want to Sell Window Painting?

  2 years ago

  Want to sell your artwork seasonally by painting windows for the holidays? Gather up the supplies needed, start knocking on doors, and line up those clients.

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  Computers & Software

  Do Computers Make Our Lives Easier?

  7 years ago

  Computers are the answer to all our problems in the modern age, but are they causing more issues than they solve?

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  Christmas Decorations

  Christmas Window Paintings

  23 months ago

  Painting windows in Las Vegas has been my favorite way to celebrate the holidays. Find out what materials to use and how to create these beautiful window paintings yourself!