Trompe l'oeil - Part 2

Here are some more examples of my trompe l'oeil technique.

This client wanted an exposed brick wall to "appear". Using joint compound and painting techniques - I created the bricks.

She loved it so much, she asked me to do an entire wall elsewhere in her home.

Give me an archway, and I can create architecture around it.
~ I love the wrought iron look ~

Trompe l'oeil

Trompe l'oeil is french for "trick the eye". It is an art technique where an optical illusion is created. A two dimensional art work appears three dimensional.

These cabinets were real, in that the doors were real; they could actually be opened. But, the inside was completely flat. The client wanted it to appear that there was china and stemware inside of them.

~ One cabinet, with door closed ~

~ Door open - displaying artwork inside ~

~ The other cabinet ~

Outdoor Columns

These outdoor columns were plain white cement. I faux painted them to appear marble. Here are some before and after shots.

Gracelyn's Nursery

What a beautiful and unique idea for a little girls nursery. I just loved the combination of colors on the walls in contrast to the huge colorful flower - complete with little buggy friends.

Zebra Ceiling

While this design might not be for everyone, my clients were thrilled - and so was I - with the finished results.

They loved the ceiling so much, they wanted me to work on the fireplace too. This was entirely white, and I created a bamboo look to the edging with a little zebra accent.

~ Work in Progress ~

Jump Zone

The Jump Zone is a fun play center for kids.  I had a great time on this job!

~ Some fun friends for the kids to enjoy ~

~ One of the Party Rooms ~

~ The Other Party Room ~

Cabinets & Doors

~ Kitchen Cabinets Before ~

~ Cabinets After ~
~ Cabinets In Place ~
~ Pantry Doors were originally white, like the cabinets ~
~ Now they are painted in a warm "Tommy Bahama" style ~

Molly's Nursery

My daughter designed this nursery for my Granddaughter, on the way. I loved painting her lacey design and making my Granddaughters nursery a special place for Mother and Child to enjoy.

Bathroom Design

~ Bathroom Before ~

~ After ~
~ Walls were textured and glazed to give the appearance of stone ~


~ Faux Finish on the white bathroom cabinets completed the new warm look to this charming bath. ~