Being in the decorating business for over 25 years has enabled Doug Illman to work with the homeowner in combining the color and decor of an area, with the unique atmosphere of a trompe l'oeil window illusion or wall mural. Being a trompe l'oeil artist and muralist, Doug found that in creating an illusion, people take some delight in being visually deceived. When the customer is captivated by a piece of his work it gives Doug a lot of satisfaction in knowing that his goal has been accomplished.
    

In the development of a mural, Doug provides color sketches and designs that he has achieved throughout the communication process with the client on the likes and dislikes of principal characters and color. 

He uses washable acrylics and latex paints on his murals so there aren't any toxic fumes and your mural dries quickly.  Doug offers the client that photo-image realism that is in his art.  He says, "I think that first impression is very important."

Doug believes that clients can potentially be lost due to the initial look of a business card, so even his business cards are colorful and beautifully drawn.

**The artist would like to offer a sincere thank-you to both Lu and Bill Redmond for their patience during the creation of the three murals in their home, including the two to the left...

"VISUAL APPEAL MUST EXIST, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT"
Please feel free to email, phone or fax Doug for a free estimate on your design ideas for a painting or mural.

"NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!"

A Few Affordable Favorites to Spice up Any Home Include:

 Wood-Graining:

This idea has been around for many years. Changing the natural grain of the wood into something more attractive or to even changing the color to more suit the new decor. The Prestige Inn Convention Center in Nelson BC loved this new look!

 Marbleizing:

Countertops have been popular over the last few years in marbleizing or creating granite illusions. With the cost of new, this idea of using the old tops and turning into something interesting and yet still durable, is an economical alternative.

 Stone Illusions:

These illusions are very popular with my customers. From stone arches in ancient architecture to the creating of caves, old ruins or ancient historical favorites. One client asked for this look in a wine cellar mural that was created in their lakeshore estate.

   
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