Some murals are painted so skillfully that, to the untrained eye, they could appear like actual scenes of life. Trompe l’oeil is a French expression meaning to trick the eye or cause an illusion. This term has been used in mural paintings throughout history, making the works of art more realistic through tricks of perception. Through taking a class on trompe l’oeil, you can take your murals to the next level of reality.
Through comprehensive tutorials, tips, and instruction, you will be able to transform a drab wall into a realistic work of art. For example, using shading and your new knowledge of perspective painting, you can create windows in a windowless wall, each one opening up to a different world — from outer space to a foreign city to under the sea. Using tricks of the eye — and a firm understanding of trompe l’oeil — your windows will give the perception of being actual portals to whatever you choose to represent. In the past, some muralists have created deep walkways, hallways, or doorways to heaven on flat walls by using trompe l’oeil in their art. You will learn how to make your murals realistically three-dimensional to capture the same feel. Instead of hanging portraits on your wall, paint them directly on the surface. Using shading, your subjects can look as if they are about to climb out of their frames and join you in the real world. Others can casually rest their elbows on the edge of the frame or reach out to one another across the wall.
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