Comments for Art-Faux Blog, Naples/Bonita Faux Finishing Resource http://art-faux.com Faux Painting Ideas from decorative artist Arthur Morehead of Art-Faux Designs Inc,™ Naples/Bonita Springs Fl 239 417 1888 Mon, 07 May 2012 00:56:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Mural Classes by Arthur http://art-faux.com/class-schedule/mural-classes/#comment-8384 Arthur Mon, 07 May 2012 00:56:01 +0000 http://art-faux.com/#comment-8384 Hi Carol, Thanks for stopping by. This is a very good question and a book could be written on the subject. It really depends on the artist and the medium being used. Personally for most murals I like the pre primed Polyflax blend by Fredrix for acrylics but it might not be a good choice for oils because it could take longer for the oils to dry and is not real absorbant, but there are many others. What I like about the Polyflax is it doesn't shrink like 100% cotton duck does. Of course there are many grades and weights of cotton canvas that range from fine, med and course and 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 oz. and more. If your going to hang the canvas after painting the mural be sure to get the pre primed. I always "oil prime" the side that gets mounted to the wall so the heavy duty paste I use to hang it doesn't "bleed" through the canvas. I also will oil prime the wall or use a wall paper sizing depending on clients budget. Wall sizing is much more expensive than an oil primer. I hope this helps if you need more information you can call the good people at RexArt.com at REX ART 3160 SW 22 Street, Miami Florida 33145 305.445.1413 Fax 305.445.1412 1.800.REX.ART2 (1.800.739.2782) Hi Carol, Thanks for stopping by. This is a very good question and a book could be written on the subject. It really depends on the artist and the medium being used. Personally for most murals I like the pre primed Polyflax blend by Fredrix for acrylics but it might not be a good choice for oils because it could take longer for the oils to dry and is not real absorbant, but there are many others. What I like about the Polyflax is it doesn’t shrink like 100% cotton duck does. Of course there are many grades and weights of cotton canvas that range from fine, med and course and 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 oz. and more. If your going to hang the canvas after painting the mural be sure to get the pre primed. I always “oil prime” the side that gets mounted to the wall so the heavy duty paste I use to hang it doesn’t “bleed” through the canvas. I also will oil prime the wall or use a wall paper sizing depending on clients budget. Wall sizing is much more expensive than an oil primer.
I hope this helps if you need more information you can call the good people at RexArt.com at REX ART 3160 SW 22 Street, Miami Florida 33145 305.445.1413 Fax 305.445.1412
1.800.REX.ART2 (1.800.739.2782)

]]> Comment on Mural Classes by carol cartier http://art-faux.com/class-schedule/mural-classes/#comment-8375 carol cartier Sun, 06 May 2012 17:48:59 +0000 http://art-faux.com/#comment-8375 I have a commission to paint a mural for a tropical bathroom; the client has revised the original request from "on the wall" to on canvas then on the wall. What weight would you use in canvas and would cotton duck be better or a canvas with linen in it? Thank you, carol I have a commission to paint a mural for a tropical bathroom; the client has revised the original request from “on the wall” to on canvas then on the wall. What weight would you use in canvas and would cotton duck be better or a canvas with linen in it? Thank you,
carol

]]> Comment on Internet Marketing | Art Video | Murals | by Arthur http://art-faux.com/art-video-2/internet-marketing-art-video-murals/#comment-8272 Arthur Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:11:18 +0000 http://art-faux.com/?p=6359#comment-8272 Thanks for the comment Peter, I just wish I hadn't have lost part of the recording due to memory. However I still have a lot of it on tape that I can at least make some snippets out of that could possibly help others I hope. Thanks for stopping by your insights are always welcome here. Thanks for the comment Peter, I just wish I hadn’t have lost part of the recording due to memory. However I still have a lot of it on tape that I can at least make some snippets out of that could possibly help others I hope.
Thanks for stopping by your insights are always welcome here.

]]> Comment on Internet Marketing | Art Video | Murals | by Peter Wittstock http://art-faux.com/art-video-2/internet-marketing-art-video-murals/#comment-8271 Peter Wittstock Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:04:21 +0000 http://art-faux.com/?p=6359#comment-8271 Arthur, Always instructional, and a pleasure to watch! Best regards, Peter Wittstock Arthur,

Always instructional, and a pleasure to watch!

Best regards,

Peter Wittstock

]]> Comment on Wood graining garage doors by Internet Marketing | Art Video | Murals | « Art-Faux Blog, Naples/Bonita Faux Finishing Resource http://art-faux.com/fauxpaintingideas/wood-graining-garage-doors/#comment-8267 Internet Marketing | Art Video | Murals | « Art-Faux Blog, Naples/Bonita Faux Finishing Resource Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:43:55 +0000 http://art-faux.com/?p=1794#comment-8267 [...] such as Marbling Techniques or Faux Painting Wood or Wood graining garage doors. [...] [...] such as Marbling Techniques or Faux Painting Wood or Wood graining garage doors. [...]

]]> Comment on Broken Color Faux by Sunrise in Vero Painting Process « Art-Faux Blog, Naples/Bonita Faux Finishing Resource http://art-faux.com/fauxpaintingideas/broken-color-faux/#comment-8266 Sunrise in Vero Painting Process « Art-Faux Blog, Naples/Bonita Faux Finishing Resource Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:43:38 +0000 http://art-faux.com/?p=1716#comment-8266 [...] you watched the painting video you could see how I used glazing techniques for the sky and broken color techniques for the clouds and even dry brushing painting techniques throughout the whole canvas. So you can [...] [...] you watched the painting video you could see how I used glazing techniques for the sky and broken color techniques for the clouds and even dry brushing painting techniques throughout the whole canvas. So you can [...]

]]> Comment on Another Faux Finish Onyx Marbling Technique by Arthur http://art-faux.com/marbling-techniques/another-faux-finish-onyx-marbling-technique/#comment-8259 Arthur Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:10:21 +0000 http://art-faux.com/?p=6184#comment-8259 Lut yes I understood what you were saying, however your website does not have any translation plugin but much can be said by pictures alone when it comes to quality craftsmanship. As far as Naples Italy I can only wish I was there. I have always dreamed of going there one day to further my education and I do know I will make it one day. However being that I have started my trek into my 50's I am really starting to have my doubts. But you never know, anything can happen. Thanks for coming back... Lut yes I understood what you were saying, however your website does not have any translation plugin but much can be said by pictures alone when it comes to quality craftsmanship. As far as Naples Italy I can only wish I was there. I have always dreamed of going there one day to further my education and I do know I will make it one day. However being that I have started my trek into my 50′s I am really starting to have my doubts. But you never know, anything can happen.
Thanks for coming back…

]]> Comment on Another Faux Finish Onyx Marbling Technique by Lut Gielen http://art-faux.com/marbling-techniques/another-faux-finish-onyx-marbling-technique/#comment-8242 Lut Gielen Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:51:24 +0000 http://art-faux.com/?p=6184#comment-8242 Arthur, you are to kind! Thank you!! When I see the good work, as youre's is, my compliments comes from the bottom of my heart! Did I understood it well, being an American, do you work in Naples Italy? Arthur, you are to kind! Thank you!! When I see the good work, as youre’s is, my compliments comes from the bottom of my heart! Did I understood it well, being an American, do you work in Naples Italy?

]]> Comment on Wall Murals and Painting Color by Arthur http://art-faux.com/mural-projects/wall-murals-and-painting-color/#comment-8237 Arthur Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:27:27 +0000 http://art-faux.com/?p=6294#comment-8237 Thanks Scott, Yes I was a bit hesitant at first about this myself but found it to be true about the degree of darkness, time of year, positioning of the moon and the part of the world from which you are viewing from all play an important part. Atmospheric perspective at night is a totally different ball game and find it most challenging. I have already blocked in the sky based on the thumbnail and am thrilled with the results. Once I block in the clouds I will get a post out about it with a time lapsed video. The richness of it was my goal and I have accomplished this so far at this point.... Thanks Scott,
Yes I was a bit hesitant at first about this myself but found it to be true about the degree of darkness, time of year, positioning of the moon and the part of the world from which you are viewing from all play an important part. Atmospheric perspective at night is a totally different ball game and find it most challenging. I have already blocked in the sky based on the thumbnail and am thrilled with the results. Once I block in the clouds I will get a post out about it with a time lapsed video. The richness of it was my goal and I have accomplished this so far at this point….

]]> Comment on Another Faux Finish Onyx Marbling Technique by Arthur http://art-faux.com/marbling-techniques/another-faux-finish-onyx-marbling-technique/#comment-8236 Arthur Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:04:33 +0000 http://art-faux.com/?p=6184#comment-8236 Lut Thank you so much, its not often I get or see many artisans from your part of the world where the trades are handed down from generation to generation. This is where all the traditional ways and techniques have come from and I do consider it at honor to have such a compliment come from someone such as yourself. I went to your website and saw the beautiful work that you also do. I would like to encourage others who comment here to also take a look by clicking on your name which will take you directly to your site. Thank you... Lut
Thank you so much, its not often I get or see many artisans from your part of the world where the trades are handed down from generation to generation. This is where all the traditional ways and techniques have come from and I do consider it at honor to have such a compliment come from someone such as yourself. I went to your website and saw the beautiful work that you also do. I would like to encourage others who comment here to also take a look by clicking on your name which will take you directly to your site.
Thank you…

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