Trompe l'oeil has many things in common with mural painting, but there is a difference: a mural is an image or design painted directly on a wall; trompe l'oeil is a style so realistic that the object, scene or material seems real. These paintings use visual technique to deceive the viewer - scale, perspective, highlights, shadow, and the positioning of foreground and background objects. This takes a lot of skill, practice and patience since it is only effective if it is done well. It can range from smaller objects to complex, large-scale designs that incorporate entire rooms. It can be used to create fabric, stone, wood or any number of materials.

Challenging trompe l'oeil techniques usually require experienced artists with expertise in the subtleties it requires. Illustrated Interiors can create truly convincing effects. For a free estimate call us at 508-254-7547; via email or by accessing our contact form.

If you choose to create a mural on your own, you can visit our design & planning section for help getting started. Or, go to our do it yourself section for information on how to create and execute murals.

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