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Suede Faux Painting Tips (465 views)
By Jim Paul
Faux finishes often require a little bit of skill and some pre-application learning and practice in order to achieve the desired finish. Paint manufacturers have addressed the faux painted finish market by developing some finishes that require very little of the usual faux finish skills... read more

Five Things To Consider When Choosing a Faux Finish (214 views)
By David Cook
There are five major things to consider when deciding what technique of decorative faux finish to use. Read about all five and how they each influence your choice... read more

How Can I Faux Paint For a Living? (417 views)
By David Cook
After you have tried the art of Faux finishing in your own home and decided that you had fun and sensed accomplishment, now go use it to make some money! Here is the beginning of many suggestions that will help you to achieve this goal... read more

Easy "Old World" Italian Finishes with Paint and Sandpaper (565 views)
By Victoria Larsen
Italy....the country of ancient art and artists, of centuries old structures that to this day remind people of long lost cultures and events in time. Known for its history and exquisite architecture, Italy's ancient elegant decorating is now a sought after style in today's modern American homes... read more

Easy and Beautiful Antiqued Damask Walls (675 views)
By Victoria Larsen
If you are a lover of true Victorian and Italian decorating, then a beautiful damask pattern antiqued with gold metallic paint is your "end all" wall treatment. It's easy and fun to do, then step back and fall to your knees over its beauty and authentic appeal... read more

Create Elegant Walls and Furniture With Gold Leaf and a Stencil (645 views)
By Victoria Larsen
Gold Leaf is an awesome product and can be found in art supply, craft stores and many on-line sources and is available in real gold ranging from 14K and up (yes, you would be adding REAL gold to your items!) or much less expensive faux versions... read more

Paint an Easy Fake Rug With Stencils (1558 views)
By Victoria Larsen
Have you always yearned for a large, beautiful area rug on your hard surface floor but found the prices too cost prohibitive for your momentary budget? Create a "Faux" (fake) rug with paint and stencils that you can be proud to display. It's not only easy, but fun!.. read more

10 Decorative Painting Tips (700 views)
By Barbara Robins
Decorative painting is a unique art form that requires unique skills and techniques not found in other disciplines. I have compiled my ten favorite tips into this list to help you bring out your creativity and.. read more

Make Your House Look Like a Million Bucks For Only a Hundred (1244 views)
By Sandra Silva
As a professional artist and faux painter, I have been in many million dollar homes. I have been hired over and over to faux paint their walls to look like the ones that appear in designer magazines. You know, the "Old World" look. I must have faux painted nearly 30 walls by now with the same color and Old World Parchment faux finish. Yet each time, I have to agree that it's a great choice. Confession - I actually painted my own bedroom with "that look" and I love! My pest exterminator calls it "the suite" of the house... read more

Faux Painting - How To Earn Extra Income Faux Finishing On The Side (765 views)
By Sandra Silva
As a graphic artist by trade, I never dreamed that I would be in the business of Faux Painting or Decorative Art. The thought never crossed my mind, partly because I was unaware of how popular this beautiful form of art was becoming... read more

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