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Completed in 2007, the Shaw condominium required the workmanship of several artisans in many fields.  My contribution was as decorative painter and faux finish artist.  During 9 months of work I helped create  what the local media coined as the “Palace in the Sky.”  A palace indeed is what the Shaw penthouse resembled.

During the next few days, I will be talking about the different decorative finish techniques and materials  I used in this project.  I believe that if you are a faux finish painter, you will find these techniques useful.  Photographs of the different finishes will be accompanied by step by step instructions including a novel way of applying venetian plaster, as well as a product list and tools needed.

These are a few photos showing the kind of workmanship that went into the project.  Quite a place to live huh?