Decorative Painting Techniques for Surface Design
Polychrome
A course by Adriana e Carlota Atelier , Painting Studio
Joined March 2020
Joined March 2020
About the video: Polychrome
Overview
“Here you will see the technique of "Polychromy", an overlapping of layers of different colored masses that give the texture of a stone or wall that has been peeled off with the action of time. ”
In this video lesson Adriana e Carlota Atelier addresses the topic: Polychrome, 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
“Polychrome A great success of our work is the polychrome technique. In it, we superimpose several layers and paints of different colors. It gives the impression of a peeling and time-worn wall, where several layers of paint from the past appear. Polychrome brings a strong identity to the wall, making it unique. It gains depth, as if she had suffered from the action of time. In its nuances, it shows the different colors of its story. The inspiration comes from the colors we find impregnated on the worn walls around the world and on the walls that had been peeled by time in baroque churches. ...”
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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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