There's one area in every space that almost always remains untapped real estate. Three paint experts explain how to choose a ceiling paint color.
We chat with Annie Sloan, inventor of Chalk Paint, which has inspired enthusiastic DIY-ers to pick up their brushes for 30+ years
Bonus round: how to paint popcorn ceilings.
AN INSPIRING RETURN VISIT TO A FINE SUSSEX GARDEN Electric blue delphiniums emerge from the box parterre in The Vegetable Garden, Parham Quietly psychadelic succulents fill a stone trough in The He…
Some years ago a mid 18th century ceiling painting was removed from its frame for restauration, revealing a ceiling filled...
My friends Maggie Horvath, Tonya Flickenger and I had to create a lesson to teach to 3rd graders tomorrow, December 1st. Our big idea is: Through out time and across cultures, artists have depicted people as unique individuals. We chose to use portraits to discuss our big idea. Here are the ones we are using: Degas, Little Fourteen-Year-Old Girl Kollwitz, Germany's Children are Straving Neel, T.B Harlem Cameron, Alice Liddel Kahlo, Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird Permoser, Bust of Marsyas Klimt, Medicine (Hygieia) Munch, The Scream
Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the Pope watching from far below.
If you’re in search of another way to spice up your home, consider painting your ceilings your next big project. I’m not talking the typical white paint here either, but rather colors that are bright, energetic, or even moody. Keep in mind, though, that the type of paint you choose—as well as the shade you select—can have a big impact on the end result.
In researching another post a while back, I came across the remarkable work of Champalimaud Design. Although a full service... Read More
There's one area in every space that almost always remains untapped real estate. Three paint experts explain how to choose a ceiling paint color.
Do you have a room in your home that you like but don't love? Sometimes a room is missing something. A punch of color or a special detail that gives it the WOW
A Retrospective of Past Mural Projects An aviary custom ceiling. A custom ceiling of clouds at sunset, painted in Bermuda. Hand painted decorative panels in a club room. Custom mural in a Connecticut home.
Some trends spring onto the home design scene faster than you can say, “open-concept floor plan.” Case in point: the painted arch. Last year, it felt like everyone on Instagram decked out at least one of their walls with a modern, colorful semi-circle of some sort, and for good reason. Not only is this paint project a fun way to dress up a bare spot, but it’s also incredibly DIY-friendly.
Michelangelo - Sistine Chapel, Renaissance, Art: The Sistine Chapel had great symbolic meaning for the papacy as the chief consecrated space in the Vatican, used for great ceremonies such as electing and inaugurating new popes. It already contained distinguished wall paintings, and Michelangelo was asked to add works for the relatively unimportant ceiling. The Twelve Apostles was planned as the theme—ceilings normally showed only individual figures, not dramatic scenes. Traces of this project are seen in the 12 large figures that Michelangelo produced: seven prophets and five sibyls, or female prophets found in Classical myths. The inclusion of female figures was very unusual though not totally
Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the Pope watching from far below.
If you’re in search of another way to spice up your home, consider painting your ceilings your next big project. I’m not talking the typical white paint here either, but rather colors that are bright, energetic, or even moody. Keep in mind, though, that the type of paint you choose—as well as the shade you select—can have a big impact on the end result.
In researching another post a while back, I came across the remarkable work of Champalimaud Design. Although a full service... Read More
There's one area in every space that almost always remains untapped real estate. Three paint experts explain how to choose a ceiling paint color.
Do you have a room in your home that you like but don't love? Sometimes a room is missing something. A punch of color or a special detail that gives it the WOW
My latest and 40th sky mural to date! Located in the beautiful city of Birmingham, which is located in Detroit Michigan. Birmingham is filled with beautiful traditional style historic homes, enormous trees, and my clients home was nothing but perfect! The nursery will be decorated in a classic blue
Some trends spring onto the home design scene faster than you can say, “open-concept floor plan.” Case in point: the painted arch. Last year, it felt like everyone on Instagram decked out at least one of their walls with a modern, colorful semi-circle of some sort, and for good reason. Not only is this paint project a fun way to dress up a bare spot, but it’s also incredibly DIY-friendly.
The new fad these days is a beautifully painted ceiling that stands out and makes your room one-of-a-kind. This extra attention to detail can really help
We'll address why you should paint your ceiling and provide ceiling paint tips and ideas to help you get started with your next project.
VINTAGE ART REPRODUCTION: Add style to any room's decor with this beautiful print, whether your interior design is modern or classic. MUSEUM QUALITY INKS AND PAPER: Printed on thick 192gsm heavyweight matte paper with archival giclee inks, this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come. ATTENTION TO DETAIL: We edit every artprint for image quality and true color reproduction, so it can look its best while retaining historical character. Makes a great gift! FRAME READY: Your unframed poster will arrive crease-free, rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. Many pictures fit easy-to-find standard size frames 16x20, 16x24, 18x24, 24x30, 24x36, saving on custom framing. Watermarks will not appear in the printed picture. Some blemishes, tears, or stamps may be removed from the final print.
You and Michelangelo -- painting partners extraordinaire, transforming a bland stretch of ceiling into a celestial realm -- share the same eagerness to rise to an artistic challenge.
Looking for a better view from your floor? Here are six stunning painted ceiling designs, along with tips for painting your ceiling!
A Retrospective of Past Mural Projects An aviary custom ceiling. A custom ceiling of clouds at sunset, painted in Bermuda. Hand painted decorative panels in a club room. Custom mural in a Connecticut home.
