Thursday, November 16, 2006

Jennifer Carrasco demonstrates Venetian plaster and Venetian paint techniques. In her "Murals on Marmorino" class students work to produce at least three beautiful samples of decorative frescos.... one lyrical landscape based on a section of a Roman fresco in Herculaeum, one bas-relief Roman mosaic border applied in a two-step stencil technique, and decorative Roman motifs pounced, then painted in grisaille and glazed on a Marmorino panel.



The class covered a quick review of color theory, historical styles and motifs with an emphasis on the frescos of Herculeaum and Pompeii, the uses of acrylics with new and traditional glazing mediums, the application of final glazes and finishes, methods of framing in large murals, approaches for the business end of mural making and a thirty minute review of each student's portfolio.

For more information on Jennifer's mural class please visit the "classes" section of our web site at http://www.seattleafs.com/classes.php or to find out more about Jennifer Carrasco you can visit her web site at http://www.carrascomurals.com.
















Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Featured SAFS student Shannon Kaye is the feature designer and host of DIY Network's new television show, Fresh Coat. Shannon shows homeowners how to create a fresh look in their homes.

She creates layers with her budding paint color collection, builds texture with a variety of tools and plasters, and designs patterns with thoughtfully laid and detailed stencils, mostly of her own design. "Whether I'm painting a whole room or a small canvas, I want to create surfaces that beg to be touched. I love things that look like they've aged gracefully- like they have a story to tell."

Check out the DIY article by clicking here or visit her profile on the Seattle Architectural Finishing Studio web site by clicking here.

Way to go Shannon!! Congratulations!