Interior Design and Faux Painting:

That's me at Sacred Movement Yoga in Bishop's Corner, West Hartford, a yoga studio that I just finished designing with Johnny Frechette. Check out the before and after pictures at my new website, Inside Artists. Let me know what you think!

Sacred Movement Yoga, Bishop's Corner, West Hartford

Faux Painting: Pearl Metallic Finish

Just finished a sample board for my next project using pearl metallic paints:


I'll be using an over-scale damask pattern by Royal Design Studios ~ this stencil was for sample-making purposes only.

Faux Painting: Wall Mural by Melissa Barbieri

I love this wall mural by Melissa Barbieri.

Faux Painting: Zebra Print Floorcloth

Zebra print floorcloth that I just finished painting with black faux felt pinking edge (made with heavy-duty faux leather for durability).

This one is now available at Pia Sjolin Design in Canton, CT.
Or you may custom order one in any size or shape from me directly.

All floorcloths are hand-painted on doubel primed heavy-weight canvas using water-based paints and three coats of water-based polyurethane. They are finished with a coat of wax for added protection.

Perfect in front of the kitchen sink or under high-chairs, for easy clean up of spills.

I have one friend who is ordering one to put under her African Gray's bird cage. I think that is a great idea!

I will post more designs as I complete them. I am working on a Safari series right now. My intention is to create exotic and organic designs that will look even better with age and wear. I am inspired by African and tribal art and also, the glazed concrete floors at Whole Foods Markets.

Larger floorcloths can be made for use under dining room or dinette tables and smaller ones for under pet bowls.

Faux Painting: Jungle Mural by Pia Sjolin

Beautiful Pia!!

Faux Painting: TOTEM COATINGS Lime Plaster Classes, September 17 and 18

Class Description: Two day class on TOTEM COATINGS® Lime Plasters,
green friendly synthetics

Instructor: Joe Greco

Host: Pia Sjölin Design
110 Albany Turnpike (Rt 44) Suite 209
Canton CT 06019
Phone 860 693-4454

DATE: September 17th and 18th. 2009
Class Hours: 9 to 5

Outline: Student will learn all the fundamentals of Lime Plasters and green friendly synthetic materials.

• Preparation
• History and process of manufacturing
• Uses and advantages over lime
• Mixing color and tools needed
• Uses of Waxes, Lime sealers and Metallic
• Basic application of the following
•
o Marmorino 3 samples
o Stucco Marmo 2 samples
o Cocciopesto 1 sample
o Lime Paint 3 samples
o Velvet Plaster 1 sample
o Stone 2 sample
o VP Antico 1 sample
o Travertino 1 sample

TOTAL BOARDS COMPLETED 14 16”X16”
Fee: $275.00

Things to Bring: Open Mind, Trowel, Japan Scrapers, brush and your choice
of stencil.

If you require a trowel please contact TOTEM
COATINGS AT 905-488-0535 OR VISIT their website.

Faux Painting: Yellow Rag Finish

Faux Painting: Murals at the Fox Hotel in Copenhagen

Check out these unique rooms, all hand painted by artists, at the Fox Hotel in Copenhagen:

Heaven

Ecstacy

Spring Grove

Play
(my favorite)

More rooms and information here.

Faux Painting: Glazed Walls and Woodwork

Here are the pictures of the completed laundry room:

Faux Painting: Glazed Walls and Woodwork, Progress Photos

The laundry room . . . .






Done with the walls.

Tomorrow I start the woodwork.

Faux Painting: Glazed Walls and Woodwork

Here are some pictures of the glazing project I am currently working on:

Faux Painting: Antiqued Kitchen Cabinets

Glazed and antiqued kitchen cabinets.
French provincial style.
West Hartford, CT

Faux Painting: Ragrolled Bathroom

Bathroom I painted today, in a yummy warm color
called Roman Ochre:

Wearing my safety gloves . . . .

this is one of those rare occassions where I had to use oil/alkyd based paints.

I always recommend painting bathrooms in warm skin tones,
because as you can see, the warm skin tone colors will reflect onto
your own skin and your skin will look radiantly healthy.

Even (or maybe even especially) when you are nude . . . .

So . . . . a very sexy color for a bathroom with a hot tub.

Faux Painting: Marbleized Fireplace

BEFORE:

AFTER:



Created by Dana Herbert and Nina Montezinos.

Faux Painting: Color Change

Sometimes just a simple change of color will do wonders for a room.

BEFORE:


AFTER:

Faux Painting: BEFORE: Ragrolled Foyer

The ceiling will be painted black.
Stay tuned for photo updates!

Faux Painting: AFTER: Hallway in Harlem, NYC

Off-white venetian plaster:



It's hard to see, but the walls look like glass now when you look down the sides.