Faux Painting

August 10, 2007

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Changing gears again! I haven’t mentioned for a while that we’re still in the process of remodeling due to the disaster at our studio last January. After getting a new roof, new ceilings and lighting, we’re finally getting to the point where I can lend a hand — repainting the walls that were damaged by water.

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The room where the sprinkler system exploded used to be bright yellow, but now I’m painting it with a green-blue combination — a light green base, layered with periwinkle blue and two variations of green glaze. The layered glazing gives the hand-textured plaster a kind of rich, aged patina.

Faux painting is a great calorie-burning activity because I have to run up and down the ladder three times as often — once for each paint!

The photo below is from my scrapbook of other unique projects. There were five metallic colors layered on top of black walls. The brass tiles were all hand-polished with circular designs by Russ, I think there were thousands…

Oddly enough, some things I’ve learned from faux painting large surfaces seamlessly has helped me to develop some techniques to cover big areas in my quilts with stitch patterns. Some day I hope to also use some of this paint experience to design cloth for my quilts, but for now I’d just be happy to get our studio back together and looking good!

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13 Comments so far

  1. Lynda Thompson on August 11, 2007 5:49 am

    I love your faux painting. You’re a “jill of all trades.” I so miss being able to do faux painting, and I enjoy seeing yours. You’re a lot of fun to follow.

  2. Emmie on August 11, 2007 6:59 am

    Oh, My Gosh! The metallic black wall and tiles are gorgeous.

  3. PaMdora on August 11, 2007 11:22 am

    Thanks Emmie and Lynda. That was an office we did for Russ several years ago. It took forever to finish. It took me an entire evening just to do one wall, and there were two rooms — so over two weeks just for the painting. Never again! (I always say that, hehe!)

  4. Linda Kanagawa on August 11, 2007 11:21 pm

    Your faux painting is indescribable. There is such richness and depth; then the walls mystically change color as the daylight changes. MOM

  5. Elaine Gentry on August 12, 2007 12:50 am

    oH mY! Is that God’s hallway? What in the world kind of holy paint did you use for those walls? Amazing work! Is that house for sale? How much does God want for his house? : )

  6. PaMdora on August 13, 2007 6:50 am

    Ha ha Ellen, actually it’s an office, not a house and sorry, not for sale! :)

  7. Felicia on August 15, 2007 2:44 pm

    Wow! Its lovely!

  8. David Santos on August 19, 2007 7:16 pm

    Thanks for your work, is very good, and have a good week

  9. Lemon Tree Tales on August 20, 2007 10:55 am

    Beautiful faux painting! Your studio will be so soothing with those soft colors of greens and periwinkle. Oh, and those black multi-hued walls are simply amazing!

    –Tami

  10. Carla on August 20, 2007 9:03 pm

    Your current faux painting project is very inspiring! So sorry to hear the ice storm got your house, too. My father lives just north of Spfd and he also sustained damages. Anyhow, love your style!

  11. Lara on August 23, 2007 8:47 pm

    Hi. My name is Lara Berch. I have just launched a new website with step by step art tutorials. I was wondering if it’s possible to exchange links with you. http://www.laraberch.com
    Thank you very much for your time.
    Sincerely
    Lara

  12. Jacque Chinnery on August 28, 2007 8:48 am

    I am impressed! I have books on faux painting, but have mostly done it on small objects. I love the look on all of the walls pictured, but I am especially awed by the metallic “Russ” room. That is a lot of work!

  13. Judy Rys on September 1, 2007 12:34 am

    Wow, this is very special. Love, love love this metallic finish.

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