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Persian Libby Fresco
This is our latest Fresco which was inspired by the paintings at the Sistine Chapel. This painted plaster painting will still need a frame and a home, but still a great feeling to complete. Our next painting is something that … Continue reading →
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Tagged barrington, Fresco, inverness, Michelangelo, Murals, plaster painting, schaumburg, Sistene Chapel
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Learning from Wiliam Cochran
I had the opportunity to meet a Master of Trompe l’oeil, William Cochran. Thanks to the Chicago Institute of fine finishes, a small group came to meet, listen and learn some new painting techniques, correct some bad habits, learn some … Continue reading →
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Tagged barrington, hinsdale, learning from william cochran, lisle, Murals, naperville, tromp l'oeil, william cochran
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What is Feng Shui?
FENG SHUI Simply Defined Last week I made a call to Joan Scheib of Joan Scheib Interiors. We get calls about different types of interior design styles and what Feng Shui is. I have no clue so I call ed … Continue reading →
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Tagged barrington, bartlett, Feng Shui, hinsdale, interior consultants, naperville, northwest suburbs design
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Holiday rush hour
This is the time of year that most people are frustrated with just about everything. We get a call because the family is coming to stay for the holidays and they need “it” painted before they get here. As much … Continue reading →
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Tagged barrington, dundee, elgin, gilberts, holiday painting, huntley, schaumburg, slow season
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Sports Mural day 5
here we are day 5! We have some colors blocked in, details are being put in, now we get to move onto wrigley field!!
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Tagged barrington, glenn elynn, hinsdale, kids rooms, oak brook, Patrick Kane
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How to really clean your Kitchen
when we get into some homes, there are often locations in and around the kitchen that have stains, foods, or grease that is impossible to paint over. Help is in a little jug called TSP. 1 to 4 mix ratio, … Continue reading →
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Tagged barrington, cabinet painting, cabinet refinishing, lake in the hills
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Baseball Helmets can be Painted!
Here is batting helmet that was painted for a customers nephew that is attending ISU, home of the redbirds! what do you want on your helmet? Hockey Masks, Baseball Helmets, or a Motorcycle Helmets. We can paint them
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Tagged airbrush works, algonquin, barrington, elgin, Murals, st charles, west dundee
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A good start means a good finish
When we go into a customers house, we want the customer to be at ease and know they will be taken care of. When we give the initial estimate, we want to make sure we explain why we cost more … Continue reading →
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Tagged algonquin, barrington, painting prep, sanding walls, traditional painting, wall repairs, west dundee
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Who are you hiring to paint?
I was asked this question this week during an estimate walk through. Who are you, why should I hire you, why should I trust you, how do I know you will do what you say, are you gonna do what … Continue reading →
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Tagged barrington, huntley, interior painitng, paiting contractors, pitfalls, st charles, who to hirte to paint
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Why should I buy a Faux Finish
As you stand in line at Sherwin Williams, Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, or Benjamin Moore looking at the wall treatments that are available, how do you decide what you want? Are you going to settle for what is in the … Continue reading →
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Tagged barrington, carpentersville, custom finishes, decorating, faux, hoffman estates, interior design, paint, st cahrles, west dundee
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