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"Decorative painting" covers all finishes which manipulate paint to achieve a desired look. A "faux finish" is actually the term used to manipulate certain mediums and/or paint to give the look of a specific real life surface (such as wood and real marble). However, some true surfaces are recreated which may not really exist in nature, such as a "fantasy marble". Paint glazes (paint mixed with a glaze as to allow more time for the artist to manipulate) are often used, however, a "glaze" can mean many things to the decorative painter. I have often heard a client say they wanted a glaze on their walls, but not be able to define it any clearer. "Glazes" are used with most decorative painting techniques. Color blends, ragging, sponging, frottage, some washes, marbles, and many more finishes all use glazes to achieve their respective looks.
In the pictures below, I will attempt to use generic terms, as to demonstrate the technique being used. Always remember that colors may be changed as to reflect your own personal style and surroundings. So, look at technique (as it is not possible for me to show all color combinations). Sometimes the samples fit in perfectly. If not, try to imagine different colors (ones more suited to your own taste and environment) in place of the ones shown below. We can always work on color together. |
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