I find that of all the murals I do, trompe l’oeil murals often get the most attention. Trompe L’oeil is a French term meaning “to fool the eye” and people are delighted to be tricked into believing something is real.
In a previous blog, I posted the progress of one of these murals and I’m now happy to post the finished art, including its progressive stages.
This mural was designed to enliven and add interest to a wall between two strong areas – a spacious grand foyer and a gorgeously designed kitchen. The client and I went through several ideas, but in the end she really took to the concept of a trompe l’oeil stone woman, which was great, because it was to her taste, and on my end, would be a lot of fun to paint.
Chicago Muralist Tromp L'oeil Drawing
Chicago Muralist Marble
Chicago Muralist Trompe L'oeil mural
Chicago Muralist Trompe L'oeil mural
Chicago Muralist Trompe L'oeil mural
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-Eulojio Ortega
Chicago Muralist
About Eulojio Ortega
Eulojio Ortega has painted hundreds of murals and commissioned artwork since 2003 and is available for travel anywhere. Connect with him on Google+
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Awesome. Love it. Simple short and easy to read.
Her face is so beautiful, I love the realness of your work. Portrait work would be awesome. Love the web site as well.
Thanks, Candy and Phil. I appreciate the kind words.
I love the grownup eulojio. technique is subtle and so lovely. as always so imediate (sp) just better and better from languth designs. my horses still breath better though…………..