I'm Darek Sokol, And You Found Me
I don't know why you're here. You could be a interior decorator who has heard that my paintings are the best thing since sex (in marriage of course), and you want to hire me for your next project. Maybe you're a home owner who is checking me out to see if I'm "for real". Maybe you're an editor of home improvement or decorating magazine and would like to interview me and write an article on my work (thank you, Better Home & Garden). Or maybe you're one of those painters who would like to learn about some faux finishing techniques and would like to add some of them tricks to your "painting toolbox". Either way, welcome, and feel free to ask me a question.No matter. Welcome.
Here's what you'll find here: I'm fascinated with faux painting and murals and what's new in this matter around the world . So I spend a lot of time writing about that on my decorating blog. But I have a few other blogs that you can access using the menu up at the top. Check them out. They're low volume, but high content.
Thanks for stopping by.
Decorative Painting Articles:
- Acrylic Decorative Painting
- Coloring the city mural by mural
- All together now: a district-wide mural project
- Green coatings: a trend that is becoming the rule rather than the exception.
- Decorative Painting - How to Decorate Your Home like the Pompeians Did with Theirs
- Rethinking Concrete Interior Design Trends
- Faux Wall Finishes What Paints Are Best?
- Tuscan Walls Decorations Make for A Unique Home
- Faux finishes, but real art; Dannae Howe makes a clean sweep of 2 fireplaces, using paint to create the rich illusion of texture and tile; The craft; A personal way with paint.
- Decorating with Ceiling Medallions
- 5 Kitchen Decorating Ideas for A Whole New Look
European Painter on Twitter!
Do us both a favor - stop by my twitter page right now and "follow" me. I put a lot of stuff there that I don't put anywhere else because - let's face it - the 140-character limit means I can't ramble on and on ;-) Seriously, stop by and follow me. You'll be glad you did. Here it is: European Painter on Twitter
European Paintings in Colorado Springs by muralist -
Darek Sokol - www.EuropeanPainter.com
Colorado Springs, CO phone: (719) 432-9547
Real Faux Painting News
Many upscale condominiums these days feature faux painting and hand painted murals to add elegant touches that make the condos stand out from the run of the mill for buyers who appreciate more of a designer touch. Historic Societies and homeowners of period homes also make use of faux painting to replicate and restore their properties to finishes of a bygone era. Even in the media, faux painting has its place. Recently former First Lady, Laura Bush presented an award in Dallas against a backdrop that was a faux painted replica of the White House Green Room, which was she had redecorated in her tenure at the Capitol.
Faux Painting definitely continues to be in vogue, though like anything it can be overdone. Before you commence a project that involves faux painting or other decorative finishes, you would be wise to consult with a painting contractor who specializes in faux painting, or an interior designer, who will also be able to guide you and suggest the best faux painting specialist.
Mural panted by Colorado Springs painter - Darek Sokol
I Know How To Mix Paints The Way Old European Masters Did!
Employed by the old masters, the mixed method refers to a painting technique that combines the advantages of tempera and oil paint. The main advantage of the water-soluble and thin egg tempera is that it dries very quickly. It, furthermore, covers well, makes possible very sharp strokes, but remains dull. Thus egg tempera is especially suitable for underpaintings. Oil paint, which is then applied, intensifies brightness and shine. Smooth transitions of colours, thin glazes as well as saturation can only be obtained by employing oil paint. Details, such as the lines of hair, can be managed brilliantly when egg tempera, thinned with water, is painted into the wet oil paint (oil paint alone would be too smooth here). The mixed method is frequently ascribed to the brothers van Eyck (end of 14th cent. – middle of 15th cent.). Today the term “ mixed method “ is often used to describe any combination of two painting techniques. Unfortunately the old masters‘ mixed method, which requires a profound knowledge of the paints and their properties as well as the artist’s patience, is more and more falling into oblivion.
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