Lynne Rutter Murals & Decorative Painting
Decorating Services in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco mural artist Lynne Rutter is widely recognized as a professional decorative painter, colorist, and fine art muralist. For inspiration, Lynne draws on her extensive world travels; the work of master artists such as Vermeer, Fra Angelico, Max Beckmann, and the patterns and textures of everything pretty she encounters. Lynne studied architecture and design at the University of California at Berkeley, graduating with a degree in fine art. She furthered her training by working as a scenic artist.
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read moreAn enduring and popular decorative style since the 17th century, the flowering Chinoiserie mural is once again on-trend as a versatile component in both traditional and contemporary interior design. It is also one of my favorite styles of mural to paint! In this mural painting class, learn traditional as well as more innovative ways to paint classic Chinoiserie-style murals, inspired by the hand-painted wallpapers of the 17-18th centuries. Using various transfer methods and hand-finishing techniques, practice painting at full scale chinois flowers and plants such as peonies and plum blossoms, and learn how these techniques may be applied to any subject you wish to design into your murals: birds, lanterns, butterflies, etc. Understand how to use the elegant, confident brushwork that will enable you to create your own unique style of Chinoiserie while taking your painting work to a higher level of finesse.