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The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals
Commission an artist for a large-scale life-like mural and turn any wall into a panoramic setting.
Here's an example of one of the best in the business, the artist Eric Grohe. The scale, realism and attention to detail is incredible.
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BEFORE photoTypical concrete and stucco facade
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Preparing the wall surface
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Preparing the canvas - Plastering
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The wall starts to take on a 3-dimensional appearance
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The artist Eric Grohe in his element, 30 feet off the ground
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Eric does most of the artwork himself. He researches, paints, and designs each project from scratch. His wife Kathy, also an artist,
serves as project manager.
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AFTER photos of the 50x58' muralIt's hard to tell you're looking at a 2-dimensional flat wall
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Here are some more examples of Eric's projects...
BEFORE photoGreat American Crossroad
Bucyrus, Ohio
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AFTER photo
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AFTER photo
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How to dress up a Shopping MallNiagara, NY
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AFTER photo
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AFTER photo
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AFTER photo
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Indoor MuralMiller Brewery
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Indoor MuralMiller Brewery
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Past meets Present in the Miller Brewery Fermenting Rooms. Hooks, clipboards and aprons were added to the surface of the
murals to enhance the illusion.
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Detail view looking down the illusion hallway in the previous mural
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The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals
Eric Grohe and his wife Kathy live in Marysville, WA .
To view more of Eric’s work, you can visit his web site at www.ericgrohemurals.com.