The Art of Illusion Trompe l'oeil Murals

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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 CrossroadBucyrus,
Ohio
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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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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 Erics work, you can visit his
  web site at www.ericgrohemurals.com.