These pictures are a result of the Decorative Paint Effects workshop, which was a collaboration between Troy Studios, Screen Training Ireland, and Limerick School of Art & Design.

This purpose was to explore a range of decorative paint effects and develop techniques and methods including sponging, dragging, wood graining, crackle glaze/aging, and marbling and stone effects.

Above: A progression of Sienna marbling, done with acrylic glazes.

Above: Oak-graining, done with oil-based paints.

Above: Brickwork and stone effect achieved by sponging on and sponging off acrylic glazes.

Above: Examples of crackle glazes and aging effects.

Above: Woodgrain, white marble and sponging effects achieved using woodgraining tools, sponging and feathering.