Faux Finish Painting and the Art of Faux
Faux paintings
are found throughout history, beginning with the Egyptian Pharaohs who employed
artists and craftsmen to imitate wood graining, using techniques in faux
finishing.
Through faux finishes and trompe l'oeil, these
artisans were able to cut construction costs and time by painting the grandiose
architectural fundamentals and other textures that were in high demand. In the
decorative arts probably the most popular faux finishes are faux bois (wood) and
faux marbre (marble). These techniques in faux painting were both utilized when
the real thing was too expensive or not easily available.
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Faux finishers have developed many styles and techniques
over the years to replicate
the look; aged plaster, marble, limestone, wood and distressed paint. A skilled
faux finisher can recreate in days and sometimes even hours, what has taken
years to achieve naturally.
Faux...adj. Artificial; fake; false;
The art of
faux
finish painting and trompe l'oeil both can co-exist in any artist's or
muralist's portfolio. Both a faux finish and a piece of trompe l'oeil art are
used to create an illusion, that "deceives the eye".
Follow the faux
finish link below to find many examples of how Art of Design incorporates faux
finishing into our painted artwork.
Can you tell where the faux ends and the real
begins?
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