A typical concrete-&-stucco facade
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Preparing the surface wall
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Preparing the canvas - plastering the wall surface
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The wall starts to take on a 3-dimensional appearance
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Eric in his element, 30' off the ground. He does most of the artwork by himself & researches, paints and designs each project from scratch. His wife Kathy, also an artist, serves as project manager.
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The German made (century old) Keim mineral paints are engineered for durability & longevity. Their liquid-mineral application bonds potassium silicate with the building's mineral substrate ... they resist UV and moisture corrosion and remain color true for over 100 years.
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After photos of the 50' x 58' mural - it's hard to tell you're looking at a 2-dimensional flat wall
Eric Grohe and his wife Kathy live in Marysville, WA. For specific questions, you can contact Eric at
info@ericgrohemurals.com .
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Great American Crossroad - Bucyrus , Ohio
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Liberty Remembers
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After - hard to believe you're looking at a flat 2-dimensional wall
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How to dress up a Shopping Mall - Niagara , NY
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After - close ups (wonder how many birds fly into this wall on a daily basis?)
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Indoor Murals - Miller Brewery
When working indoors, the environment is typically not as harsh and one could conceivably use large format digital reproductions to create a life-like mural. However, if the indoor location is exposed to humidity, UV or airborne vapors/chemicals, digital reproductions will begin to deteriorate rather quickly. The murals below are painted in oil on a Dibond(r) aluminum com backing and are overcoated to protect from the chemical and physical abuse of day to day activity.
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After Photos - Past meets Present in the Miller Brewery Fermenting Rooms - hooks, clipboards and aprons were added to the surface of the murals to enhance the illusion. You're looking a flat wall!
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Detail view looking down the illusional hallway in the previous mural.
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Brew Room includes 22 smaller murals - various sizes depicting historic scenes of Miller's history going back to the 19th century.
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