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Sky Ceiling Mural and Old World Plaster Finish in a Great Room

Sky Ceiling mural with ironwork, mosaics, and doves. The walls were done in an old world layered plaster finish. The artwork was completed in a 24,000 square foot home in Leesburg, Virginia by Tom Taylor of Wow Effects.

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  • Diann
    10 years ago
    its fabulous
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    I had eight projects throughout the home and it took me approx. seven months to complete.
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Thank you for the nice compliment Diann. :)
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    Art by Veni
    10 years ago
    I am inspired....
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Thanks Veni, likewise, I'm a big fan of your work.
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    Linda Mayo
    10 years ago
    It's breathtaking.
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Thank you eagledzines, I appreciate the compliment very much.
    We had an earthquake in Virginia while I was completing the ceiling. It's about 30 feet to the top so it was a little scary. :)
  • Anum Ismail
    10 years ago
    gorgeous
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    Reico Kitchen & Bath
    10 years ago
    Beautiful!
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    Rococo llc
    10 years ago
    kitch
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Thank you to everyone for the nice compliments, this was one of my favorite projects.
  • domaria
    10 years ago
    Gorgeous- absolutely incredible and awe inspiring
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Hi Jameite, nice job on the hand painted canvas. We don't call it wallpaper over here. Muralists and faux finishers cringe at the very sound of it. Wallpaper=NO Canvas=YES. :)
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Hi domaria, thanks so much. :)
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    L Star Murals
    10 years ago
    What a great idea and stunning execution!!
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Hi Lauren, thank you for compliment. I love your drive-in theater mural, I've wanted someone to ask for something like that for the longest time. Maybe some day soon. :)
  • Anum Ismail
    10 years ago
    how was teh ironwork made to 'set' so well? there is no shadow..
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Hi aimran, I'm not sure I understand your question, but the all of the ironwork and everything else on this ceiling was painted by hand. It's just an illusion or Trompe L'Oeil. www.TrompeLoeil.com
  • Anum Ismail
    10 years ago
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    LOL! Well, i fell for it! Haha i thought the mosaic & ironwork was real at least! :p and was wondering how can anyone achieve those whorls in iron that too on an arched ceiling :p what with 3d printing becoming real and stuff.. You guys are surprising us everywhere. ;)
    Reeeally love your work here. Truly amazing!
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Thanks aimran, I really appreciate the kind words. Funny thing is even my own brother didn't know that I did the wrought iron detailing and mosaics and he knows what I do for a living. :)
  • Anum Ismail
    10 years ago
    lol!! welcome! :)
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Thanks guys! Here's a few more
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    LM Designers
    10 years ago
    Absolutely beautiful! Your work is amazing.
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  • Anum Ismail
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago
    Btw how does this work affect your neck?
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    @ LM Designers, thank you so much :)
  • Anum Ismail
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago
    i think i should be more clear in my query, i mean would you not have to crane your neck alot to carry out this type of ceiling work? and therefore tire your neck muscles out?
    i, as a kid, have dreamt of the night sky being painted on my bedroom ceiling...
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    HI aimran.....Yes, the first couple of weeks it's very hard on the neck and back. You start to get used to the pain by week three. The good thing is that I do about 4-5 ceilings a year so I have a break from that sort of pain. Well worth the effort though. When all is said and done, it's nice to create ceilings like this because you rarely see this type of work. Vegas is probably the last place I have seen something done like this to this degree. I wish I could bring potential clients in this home to show them what a difference it would make. It would be an easy sale :) I did a night sky for my daughter's bedroom. I used glow paint and it looks so real that you feel like you are laying in a field gazing up at the stars. Take care, Tom
  • tauranga
    10 years ago
    Absolutely stunning:)
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    @ tauranga......a huge thank you, I have been humbled by such positive feedback regarding my artwork :)
  • Anum Ismail
    10 years ago
    Thank you for your reply, Tom! :)
    lol lucky girl (your daughter), her very own night sky! :)
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Thank you :)
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    Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
    10 years ago
    You've done it again! Amazing, simply, amazing! A true artist!
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    Johanna Annable Fine Artist
    10 years ago
    Oh my gosh, stunning, beyond words!
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago
    @Paradise, thanks for the compliments. You are artists as well, you create beautiful landscapes ;)
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    @Johanna, compliments always mean so much more from a fellow artisan. Really love the Italian bathroom you painted :)
  • mamadubbs
    10 years ago
    Gorgeous!!!
    Mural Art - Wall Murals and Custom Paintings thanked mamadubbs
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    Original Author
    10 years ago
    Thank you mamadubbs :)
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