Introduction

Jess Arthur was born in Northumberland in 1979. After graduating from Edinburgh University, a scientific degree and a stint working in a London Office and in the city she decided to have a career change. Jess won a place to study at "Hampstead School of Decorative Arts" for a professional training course in Trompe L'Oeil decoration and mural painting.

Jess has had commissions throughout the UK in places open to the public, museums and in many private houses. She has worked in the Middle East and has been working extensively in Oman. She has on going projects for the Ministry of Tourism at various times during the next few years.

Jess is skilled in painting Trompe L'Oeil murals (examples are shown in the gallery) and decoration (imitation of frescos, 3-D architecture eg stone walls and columns, mouldings and sky ceilings). The Trompe L'Oeil work is often carried out on walls, but can also be painted onto canvass or furniture. Other skills gained during the course include the creation of Faux Marble and Wood, Exotic Finishes, Antiqueing, Distressing, Gilding, Stencilling, Glazes and Wall Effects.

There are many advantages of Trompe L'Oeil murals, not only are murals a form of art, they are fun, individual, giving the illusion of space in a small area and brightening a dark room.

The faux marble and wood are cheaper alternatives to buying the real thing. Some types of marble are scarce and are extremely expensive, it is wonderful to be able to offer an alternative at an affordable price.

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