Grisaille
Grisaille is a painting technique that involves the use of a monochromatic palette. This creates a painting that resembles a sculpture or relief. This technique has been around since the Renaissance. It continues to be used today by artists and construction professionals. Examples of this include, Giotto, Flemish masters, and in many French palaces of […]
Wood graining
Wood graining is a technique in which you can make a non-wood surface look like a fine piece of grained wood. There are a few basic tools needed for this technique. The first is a heart wood graining tool, a half-round tool with a handle and grooves. The other tools are various sized wood graining […]
Antiquing, distressing
Antiquing is a technique used when you want the old world “Shabby chic” charm without buying actual (expensive) antiques. Basically, instead of going for the smooth perfection that normally one would go for on walls or in furniture, when antiquing you are artfully taking off finishes, “distressing” the finishes to make them look like you […]
Rag painting, ragging
Rag painting is a popular technique used in residential painting to create a textured, mottled effect on walls. The technique involves applying paint to a wall using a rag, which creates a unique pattern that can resemble the look of marble or stone. Rag painting is a versatile technique that can be used to create […]