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: […]
Raw sienna and burnt sienna
February 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Raw sienna and burnt sienna are very versatile and utilized colors in the decorative painter’s palette. RS – RAW SIENNA Origins: A mineral pigment from soil found in Sienna, Italy – thus it’s name. Color: a warm, yellowish, earthy tonality with tones of orange Opacity: medium transparency Uses: Raw sienna, when mixed with UB (ultramarine […]
Raw Umber and Burnt Umber
January 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
Next to the non-colors, raw umber and burnt umber are two of the most versatile and utilized colors in the decorative painter’s palette. In addition to the specific uses described below, both of these colors make a wonderful grey tonality when mixed with ultramarine blue and white. RU – raw umber Origins: Minerals from dark […]
Ebony Woodgrain
July 27, 2015 by 3 Comments
Here is a how-to for Ebony woodgrain. It is a 3-step process to create this rich and heavily-grained wood. If you use a fast drying medium like matte medium, it’s possible to do all 3 steps in one day — or at least 2. Below is a light version of real Ebony wood. Often, you […]
What is burl wood?
January 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Burl wood can be a challenging species to woodgrain, but the results are as visually interesting as the the actual wood. The burl is a protuberance on the side or root of the tree, a reaction of stress on the fibrous tissue. The stress can come from a wound or bruise, insect bites, virus or […]
Stiles and Rails
October 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
Stiles and rails are woodworking terms that refer to the outer frame of a “frame and panel” construction. A basic frame and paneled section consists of two rails and two stiles that surround the panel. In the picture above, these panels are on a wall. The rails are the horizontal pieces and the stiles are […]
Woodgrain layout for an interior space
August 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It is important to understand how the layout of wood in an interior space should dictate your woodgraining. Knowing and abiding by these rules will show that you are a professional who respects the laws of fabrication. When dealing with a large panel area, it is important to research the type of wood you are […]
Faux Crotch Mahogany FFWD
August 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This featured video is of faux crotch mahogany done on a door. Many of our jobs require us to match doors and millwork to existing wood in a residence. As seen in my last post Faux Marble Baseboard to Match a Mantel, matching an existing substrate is a common task, and a great way to […]
My Tokyo Salon participant panel
July 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
For the International Salon event in Tokyo (May 2013), I painted this panel for the “East meets West” theme. For the “West”, I cheated a little and used a previously painted panel. I used the inner portion to repaint. First, I created a woodgrain background. I was going for a light walnut. I found this […]
Tooth Veinette
June 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
No other brush gives such fine lines like the tooth veinette. Use this brush for painting many faux wood, marble, and other organic finishes. Check out the video below to learn more. The tooth veinette is made with high quality bristle hair and is hand-picked for its straightness and length. The ‘teeth’ allow for a […]
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