We've finally caught up with the Mesopotamians, who are credited with giving up on plain walls and inventing faux finishes - about 5,000 years ago. To modern faux finishers, amateurs and professionals ...

The Whitman’s home in Keystone teems with wildlife. A faux-painted fox walks down a path in the dining room while it snows. Two life-size bears among wildflowers greet guests upstairs. Trees reach ...

When it comes to client-craftsman relationships, faux-finish artist Nick Burrell considers himself lucky in his work with Kenner resident Regina Mire. This is the kind of gig artisans dream about: a ...

In the fashion industry, imitation duds are nothing new. But imitation home decor? Believe it. Apparently, faux decor isn't just a thing; it's a trend homeowners are embracing, according to a recent ...

Faux finishes have come a long way from pickling and sponge painting the walls. Offerings now range from imitation leather to Venetian plaster, and techniques such as glazing, faux marble, damask and ...

KIM BRUBAKER is a Whitefish-based faux painter and muralist. (Photo provided by Kim Brubaker) Before and after photos show the artistry of faux painting. (Photo provided by Kim Brubaker) All Kim ...

DILLON – As you sit on the deck of Mexico Cantina, the concrete wall separating the parking lot from the restaurant looks worn. Black, green and yellow stains stand out, as if well water had soiled a ...

In the world of decorative painting, perhaps no style exhibits greater variety and versatility than faux finishing. Faux—French for “false”—painting can be applied to nearly any surface, giving it the ...

Tile has a rich and varied history in decor, from Roman floor mosaics to majolica to Delft ceramics to Mexican terracotta. These styles and more continue to inspire artistry. Many of the newest ...