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Archive for December, 2009

Watch this demonstration of a classical Ottoman Art: Ebru, otherwise known as marbling. Fascinating.

This type of art fascinates me enough that I will research this even more……. eventually ….but I thought you all might enjoy this video that I found. Its very cool but it seems very limited to application methods which is what I am going to research further….There has to be a way to expand this…..lol

Thought I would post an update on the progress of the new studio that is located in Bonita Springs Fl. with some pictures. Even though it has been one heck of a ride in 2009, I think things are looking more promising for 2010. All I have talked to lately are reporting an increase in sales and the housing market is actually showing some signs of recovery. I am sure a lot of you are glad to hear the news and I believe if we all stay positive on gaining some momentum in consumer spending and confidence in the economy that it can only get better as long as we stay positive and keep pushing forward

This is the West wall looking South towards the entrance of the studio which will acommodate one very large canvas or several smaller ones for either a mural project or a class room for future instructors who I have already been in contact with and hosting  future classes

Same West wall looking North to the back entrance and storage area….

The main space of the studio is to focus on large open areas in order to have enough space available for large projects.

The front office is very modest in size but will still welcome visitors with an impressive entrance, after all the studio is designed to be a “working studio” and not a large showroom.

I think  in the future what will  impresses clients more is to see that a business is utilizing its space to its fullest potential and being productive to help cover the costs than to have a large scale  “showroom”  being counter productive

Faux Finishing for 2010

Decorative artist Arthur Morehead

Art-Faux Designs Inc

regarded in the area as an expert in the painting industry will hold,

A faux finishing seminar on

Saturday January 9th, 2010 from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

The International Design Center,

located at 10800 Corkscrew Road Estero, Florida 33928

Please RSVP by calling (239) 390-8207.

Watch this video from one of our last seminars where a live demonstration was done…..

Come see the many samples of finishes and

things that can be accomplished with paints, plaster, foils, and variety of other mediums.

“I have seen an increase in demand for murals and trompe loeil,”

“which is understandable, being that the market seems to be more on the decorative side with clean looking venetian plaster applications for modern designs, with a little bit of both old and new”

With the finishing of the Sean Crosby class in November

We will be introducing more guest instructors in the future

But first I have to get through the next couple of months of getting ready for the grand opening of the new studio in Bonita Springs Fl

Faux finishing is far more than the typical

“sponge painting” that most are accustomed to seeing and

this slide show presentation and informative seminar

Arthur explains the value of the professional decorative artists

and why interior designers choose to use

The Professionals

Over 30 years experience in the painting industry

A resident of Naples since 1987,

Arthur is regarded as an expert in the field and

with a network of many professionals,

Art-Faux Designs Inc

Is The “Go To” Place

for all your decorative painting needs

Call 239 417 1888

www.Art-Faux.com Email: Arthur@Art-Faux.com

The trompe l’oeil murals of Celine Dion’s and Fisher Island Estates hand painted by Yves Lanthier author of The Art of Trompe L’oeil murals.

Mural art (Trompe l’oeil) made in USA by John Pugh www.illusion-art.com (big thanks to John for the approval) Music by Leftfield “Rino’s Prayer”

Another fantastic video! I have been a huge fan of John’s work for many years and had to bring this to the forefront for everyone I am on a quest to bring as much attention to the arts as possible!

With in the next few months I plan to get the word out to other faux artists that there are many artforms that we all can be expanding into.

I am also bringing more awareness to our local community of the many different styles and techniques of various artists and how we all learn and grow from each others creative energies …….

Peace!