the art of illusion trompe l'oeil murals commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural...

21
The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large- scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example of one of the best in the business, the artist Eric Grohe. The scale, realism and attention to detail is incredible.

Upload: kailyn-esse

Post on 15-Dec-2015

220 views

Category:

Documents


1 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals

Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting.

Here's an example of one of the best in the business, the artist Eric Grohe. The scale, realism and attention to detail is incredible.

Page 2: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

BEFORE photoTypical concrete and stucco facade

Page 3: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

Preparing the wall surface

Page 4: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

Preparing the canvas - Plastering

Page 5: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

The wall starts to take on a 3-dimensional appearance

Page 6: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

The artist Eric Grohe in his element, 30 feet off the ground

Page 7: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

Eric does most of the artwork himself. He researches, paints, and designs each project from scratch. His wife Kathy, also an artist,

serves as project manager.

Page 8: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example
Page 9: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

AFTER photos of the 50x58' muralIt's hard to tell you're looking at a 2-dimensional flat wall

Page 10: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

Here are some more examples of Eric's projects...

BEFORE photoGreat American Crossroad

Bucyrus, Ohio

Page 11: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

AFTER photo

Before…

Page 12: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

AFTER photo

Page 13: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

How to dress up a Shopping MallNiagara, NY

AFTER

BEFORE

Page 14: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

AFTER photo

Page 15: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

AFTER photo

Page 16: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

AFTER photo

Page 17: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

Indoor MuralMiller Brewery

BEFORE

Page 18: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

Indoor MuralMiller Brewery

AFTER

Page 19: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

Past meets Present in the Miller Brewery Fermenting Rooms. Hooks, clipboards and aprons were added to the surface of the

murals to enhance the illusion.

Page 20: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

Detail view looking down the illusion hallway in the previous mural

Page 21: The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting. Here's an example

The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals

Eric Grohe and his wife Kathy live in Marysville, WA .

To view more of Eric’s work, you can visit his web site at www.ericgrohemurals.com.