Decorative Painting Techniques for Surface Design
Samples
A course by Adriana e Carlota Atelier , Painting Studio
Joined March 2020
About the video: Samples
Overview
“In this class, we'll introduce the use of swatches and the surfaces we've chosen to perform our techniques: MDF, canvas, and linen.”
In this video lesson Adriana e Carlota Atelier addresses the topic: Samples, which is part of the Domestika online course: Decorative Painting Techniques for Surface Design. Create unique and bold interiors by applying combinations of colors and textures to different surfaces.
Partial transcription of the video
“Samples Before applying decorative techniques to a surface, it is important to do a study. This process is called sampling. It's a simulation of the entire painting process, from the preparation of the base to the final finish. The sample allows us to plan what will be done, giving the possibility to test, miss and get it right. She is like a draft of our final work. Each surface behaves differently. A wall is very different from a piece of furniture. which is different from a tray, for example. We always use a sample of a similar material that of the surface that we will work on in the fut...”
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Course summary for: Decorative Painting Techniques for Surface Design
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Category
Architecture & Spaces, Craft -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Decorative Painting, DIY, Interior Architecture, Interior Decoration, Interior Design

Adriana e Carlota Atelier
A course by Adriana e Carlota Atelier
Adriana Pedrosa and Carlota Gasparian are a Brazilian visual arts duo who cofounded the painting studio Adriana e Carlota in 1990. They began their careers painting furniture and other objects. Later, they started to paint walls using exclusive and contemporary decorative techniques. As well as creating commissioned pieces, they carry out constant research on different materials and the revival of ancient techniques.
The duo can be found in various editions of CASACOR, one of the largest showcases of architecture, interior design, and landscaping in America, and were the only Latin Americans to attend ColourFutures in The Netherlands.
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