About Us:
Colkett Painting's comprehensive services include quality painting, color consulting, & decorative finishes. Most finishes are applicable for:
* Walls
* Ceilings
* Furniture
* Accessories
* Doors
* Trims
We specialize in:
* Murals
* Custom Faux Finishes
* Broken Colour
* Patinas
* Marbling
* Graining
* Trompe L'Oeil
* Gilding
* Textures
* Furniture
* Glazing
Pierre Finklestein, France and New York (2007): Trompe L'oeil and glazing
Gert Jan N'Jsse', Netherlands (2001):
Master class in graining and marbling.
Patrick Kirwin, Alexandria, VA (2001 and 2003): Training in trompe l'oeil and mural design.
Pascal Amblard, Paris (2001) : Training in trompe l'oeil and mural design.
Dundean Studios, (2001): Trained using Texston's marmorino, veneciano and terra, rendering plasters of Venice in modern day techniques on interiors and exteriors.
* Salon 1998 - Alexandria, VA
* Salon 2000 - London, England
* Salon 2002 - San Antonio, Texas
* Salon 2003 - Brugge, Belgium
* Salon 2005 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Salon 2007 - The Hague & Utrecht, Netherlands
* Salon 2008 - Chicago, Illinois
Michael Colkett has displayed work and demonstrated at invitational international conference of decorative painters.
Ross O'Neal - Artists and Gilders Studio(1996-present)
Ongoing training in:
* Advanced Wood Graining
* Marbling
* Gilding
* Chemical Patination Of Precious Metals (Patina)
* Trompe L'Oeil
* Venetian Plasters. Wood Graining:
* Quartered Oak
* Walnut
* Feathered Mahogany
* Pine
* Birds Eye Maple
* Cherry
* Chestnut
* Teak
* Satinwood
* Burls & More
Limestone and Sandstone:
* Marmorino
* Veneciano
* Terra and Venetian Plasters
Marbling:
* Carera
* Siena
* Violet Breche
* Blanche Breche
* Portoro
* Verde Grande Antique
* Rouge Royal
* Semi-Precious Stones & More
Trompe L'Oeil:
Columns
* Skies
* Grisaille Ornament
* Moldings
* Medallions etc
Gilding:
* Gold
* Silver
* Copper
* Aluminum
* Dutch Gold
* Toned or Chemical Patinization (water or oil gilding)
Murals:
* Customized To Your Room on Walls
* Ceilings
* Floors and On Canvass To Be Appliqu??d To Walls
Faux Finishes:
* Provincial
* Parchment
* Jigouille
* Walls of France And Italy
Stenciling:
* Custom Cut or Manufactured For Applications On Walls
* Ceilings
* Floors and Floor Cloths.
* Damask Patterns Are Very Popular
Broken Colour Work:
Patinas
* Frottage
* Marbleizing
* Suede
* Ragging
* Strie
* Leather
* Tortoise Shell
* Verdigris