SKY BLUE

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ART

Trompe L'Oeil Fine Art Pencil Drawings:
Trompe L'Oeil is a French term literally meaning "to deceive the eye." It dates back as far as 400 B.C. and was part of the rich culture of the Greek and Roman Empires. It is artwork that attempts to be so realistic that the viewer is fooled into thinking that actual three-dimensional objects are being displayed rather than a two-dimensional representation of those objects. In the mid to late 1800s, An artist named William Harnett revived trompe l'oeil still life easel painting in the the United States. Traditionally, the preferred medium for this type of fine art has been oil painting, but using my techniques of blending charcoal and graphite pencils I have rendered some trompe l'oeil elements in these drawings. As adults, we obtain a sense of security in our ability to distinguish between what is real and what is not. When confronted with something that – if only for an instant – makes us question our perception of reality, we are intrigued and experience a thrill like a child at a magic show

Established in 1992, we specialise in Trompe l'oeil and decorative painting which can effectively transform our surroundings.
From Faux windows and doors that open up new vistas, to children's fantasy rooms that create a total imaginary world.
Work can be created on a grand scale or we can just add an element of surprise with small detail. Visual jokes add a touch of humour and individuality.

Jane Robinson is the owner of Sky Blue and carries out most of the work herself. However there are several other artists available to collaborate on large commissions.

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The studio is based in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire at the Tithe Barn Workshops and Galleries. (near the historic Tithe Barn)
Jane can be found here from Wednesday to Sunday (11am to 5pm) unless she is working on site and is always pleased to discuss any projects with prospective clients.

window art

1. Panel painted with a double window and sea view to be hung in the dining room of a B&B at Cawsand in Cornwall. This scene is the view that would be seen if an actual window was in this position.

2. Door slightly ajar, lamps, bell pull and stonework painted onto blank white wall in the front porch of an Edwardian house. In reality the main entrance is at the side of the building.

Trompe l'oeil is a French expression meaning 'trick the eye' The technique creates the illusion of 3 dimensions which suggest the painted image is real.

"The possibilities to transform our surroundings are endless."