Yellow ochre and red ochre are two of the oldest pigments known to man. YELLOW OCHRE Color: Yellow ochre is an earth pigment that contains hydrated iron oxide. Much of it is found in Roussillon, France. Otherwise, mostly in parts of Italy. It’s a cool, greenish-yellow and varies to orange, slightly. Opacity: […]
Color palette for the decorative painter
September 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
Here is the color palette for the decorative painter that we use at GIDP to create most of our finishes. Based on my experience in business and teaching, I’ve found these colors to be essential for creating most finishes (with an emphasis on faux marble and woodgraining). See previous posts on our job site kits. […]
Job Recipe Cards
November 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
For those of you who know me or have taken a class with me, you know about my job recipe cards. I am a stickler about these for every technique on every job. With a completed recipe card, I’m able to know the recipe for every client who may need a touch-up or if they […]
The Painter’s Palette
February 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
How the painter’s palette is organized can make a difference in efficiency for the decorative painter. Use a consistent arrangement to organize the colors on your palette: Place the white in the upper left-hand corner, then align warm colors in a row to its right, and cool colors in a column below it. Keep a […]
60’s Revival, Manhattan Office Stripe Mural
April 9, 2013 by 3 Comments
We were hired to create a modernist office mural for an investment banker on State Street in Manhattan. The client wanted to liven up the employee lounge area. His ultimate goal was to offer a place for relaxation but also to casually discuss projects. The finished product was well received by employees as a “non-corporate” […]
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