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Trompe l'oeil: French expression meaning, "To deceive the eye". A painting technique in which an illusion of depth and reality is created by emphasizing highlights and shadows. In art, trompe l'oeil is defined as a 'still life deception', a painting able to make the viewer believe that an object actually exists in 3D space, in relief. It also means illusion, a deceptive appearance, eyewash or camouflage, in short 'Fool the eye'!
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Transparent paint layers: Any paint finish layer that is made from a neutral base or glazing liquid will be semi-transparent and will darken the finish with each additional layer. The basecoat color will be tinted by the transparent paint or glazing liquid.
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Texture: Paint finishes create various degrees of 2-dimensional texture by adding or subtracting gently contrasting color paint in the techniques described above. 2-dimensional texture adds warmth, character, and depth to an interior.
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Subtractive technique: Any paint technique that is first applied and then "subtracted" with a sea sponge, rag, plastic bag, or other tool, creating a subtly textured effect.
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Stripes: Stripes are applied over a basecoat or faux finished surface in a width suited to the scale of the room. Stripes can be applied with a subtractive technique and in a subtly contrasting sheen creating a soft and rich effect.
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Strie: A technique used for achieving a subtle mix of fine stripes (or brush strokes) by pulling a dry, stiff bristled brush or rubber comb through wet paint.
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Stone block: This is a trompe l'oeil technique giving the painted surface the appearance of a stone block wall.
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Stipple: A decorative treatment also known as"Pouncing". A glaze or paint is applied to the surface and while it is wet, a stippler is pounced onto the surface causing the glaze to disperse into tiny dots. Stippling gives a very even film of glaze while removing brush strokes in a wet glaze.
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Stencil: A tool used to apply a repeated image or pattern by dabbing paint on a commercial sponge or stippling brush over the negative space cut out of a sheet of mylar or stiff oak tag.
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Sponging: A broken color effect produced by either applying color or removing color by pouncing with a natural sponge while paint is still wet.
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Sketch: Preliminary drawing of proposed mural painting.
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Scene Painting: Traditional techniques used in theatrical set design production, involving many of the same skills utilized in mural painting and faux finishes.
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Sample: The finish that is to be painted on the walls or ceiling is painted on a section of wall or on a board to show the client what the final outcome of finish will be.
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Reference material: Pictures from magazines, books, Internet or personal photos that the artist uses as a guide in color selection, techniques, or mural painting.
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Ragging: A decorative paint finish that is either applied or subtracted with a crumpled damp rag.
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Rag Roll: A decorative paint technique that involves applying or subtracting color by "rolling" a damp crumpled rag over the wall surface.
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Pigments: Material mixed into paint bases to create paint colors.
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Patina: A thin greenish layer that forms on copper or copper alloys, such as bronze, as a result of long exposure to the elements and often valued aesthetically for its color. It gives a surface appearance of something grown beautiful with age or use.
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Paint sheen: All house paints and glazing liquids have different sheens and can affect the success of certain decorative paint techniques. They will also affect the final look and appearance of the room. Paint sheens vary from flat (a non reflective, dull finish) to high gloss.
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Opentime: This is a faux finish term used to describe the time available to work a technique before the paint dries. Opentime™ is also a product used as an additive to any water-base paint to lengthen the drying time. This product is manufactured by Kingfisher Decorative Paints and can be ordered through this web site.
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