Faux painting is a term used to describe a type of decorative painting that can be used to enhance a wall rather than just straight painting it.
Faux means “false”-to fool the eye.
There are two main types of faux painting.
One type is with design plaster, as I spoke about in another article
The 2nd type uses glaze(s) applied over a painted surface, or glaze mixed with paint, to produce a textured look-it mimics a texture. A wall can seem to be cement, plaster, aged, silk wallpaper, wood, etc. Many layers and colors can be used to create more texture and depth. The Glaze is either tinted, and/or paint added.
here are some examples of faux painting :
Antiqued look on large book case
A mixture of metallic glaze and paint was used to create tiles giving this bathroom wall an elegant look.
An exterior sealer was used in place of glaze-tinted and brushed on to create a wood grain that fooled all but the most trained eye!
These are remarkable! Such illusion is highly technical and requires a masterful hand. Kudos from a fellow artist!
Gorgeous work and a huge range of subject matter and techniques. Quite amazing work!.
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I can’t believe that garage door is actually not wood…remarkable!
I am very impressed.
Michael Chill
That garage door is awesome? Good fakeout! The client must’ve been really impressed.
The wall plaster treatment where you painted the buffalo behind the carved Indian is absolutely spectacular! If ever there is an example of a piece of art transporting me to a time in the past it is yours. The scene communicates so strongly that it actually evokes emotions. It is ruly amazing to me that someone could be able to have this quality of “esthetic” in their home to enjoy and share with others! .
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…And so reasonablly priced…. Why would anyone ever buy the real thing again?
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I looked through this site…at all the beautiful art. This is true art.
Jerrye Albert
Jay painted my apartment for me last year and he is incredible.
He is a true artist and professional. He knows his craft. His attention to detail
is truly amazing. If you need someone to paint a bathroom, an entire house, or just one wall, wether it be a fancy project or something simple and easy, jay is your man. You will not regret hiring this company.
Top quality work by some top quality people. Kudos Virginia Fair Studdios!
I’ve used Virginia Fair Studios on a number of different projects and they are the best! The best to work with; able to achieve any effect I want; and so fun! Absolutely wonderful artists!