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Hudson Hornet Woodgrain Project

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Update, August 2018 The owner of this great little car decided to pull the dash and have me match the faux painted bird’s eye Maple that I created back in 2014. … Read More

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Two decades of painted wood graining

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I’ve spent over 25 years painting faux woodgrain… …researching, practicing and applying “faux” (sounds like “go”. Silent X) wood graining using ancient and modern methods, materials and tools from masters … Read More

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The Secret to Perfect Faux Wood Paint Projects

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Most painters struggle to make money. In contemplating my own experience with striving to improve my bottom line, I had to consider the most effective tools I’ve applied over the … Read More

Trompe L'Oeil Case in Faux Oak by Yannick Guegan

Faux Wood Paint Art: How extreme can YOU make it?

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Mother of invention The vast majority of faux wood grain is created to cover large areas like doors, cabinets and flooring. In order for such work to be economical, techniques … Read More

Faux Wood Grain Frame and Silver Leaf Rose Panel

Wood Faux Finish Super-Powers: 10 reasons to get them. Part 2

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Wood Faux Finish Super-Powers, Part 2 of 3. Part One. Part Three 4. Improve ALL your painting and art skills Well-executed wood faux finish paint involves a unique layering process. The skill that … Read More

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