Trompe l`oeil means creating the illusion of seeing reality. It literally means
'to deceive', trick or fool the eye.
Trompe l`oeil genre of wall murals is a method of artistic expression that is
intellectually challenging.
It is a style of painting which assumes a sense of being three dimensional.
Trompe l`oeil and faux finishes create an illusion in the room. Even smaller,
accent murals can have a larger effect with trompe l`oeil and faux finishing.
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Trompe l`oeil as a painting style dates back to 400 BC but this art of
illusionism flourished during and after the discovery of linear perspective. Trompe l`oeil and faux finish are closely related. They both are used together to create an illusion of expensive textured surfaces. With the techniques in wood graining (faux bois) and marbling (faux marbre), simple furnishings which are not so expensive can be made to look more expensive. |
With the use of various techniques, tompe l'oeil can create windows and doors
where actually none exists.
Architectural elements like pillars and arches can also be painted in trompe
l'oeil murals.
One main advantage of trompe l'oeil and faux finish is that you can overcome budgetary considerations somewhat. Take the case of custom wall murals. Their end effect largely depends on your budget but with these two techniques, you can overcome these considerations.
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Trompe l'oeil murals
Trompe l'oeil and faux in murals
Trompe l'oeil ceilings
Trompe l'oeil windows
Trompe l'oeil rips and tears
Trompe l'oeil arches
Trompe l'oeil break aways.