1. The Art of Illusion
Trompe l'oeil Murals
Commission an artist for a large-scale
life-like mural and turn any wall into a
panoramic setting.
Here's an example of one of the best in
the business, the artist Eric Grohe.
The scale, realism and attention to
detail is incredible.

2. BEFORE photo
Typical concrete and stucco facade

3. Preparing the wall surface

4. Preparing the canvas - Plastering

5. The wall starts to take on a 3-dimensional appearance

6. The artist Eric Grohe in his element, 30 feet off the ground

7. Eric does most of the artwork himself. He researches, paints, and
designs each project from scratch. His wife Kathy, also an artist,
serves as project manager.

9. AFTER photos of the 50x58' mural
It's hard to tell you're looking at a 2-dimensional flat wall

10. Here are some more examples of
Eric's projects...
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Great American Crossroad
Bucyrus, Ohio

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13. How to dress up a Shopping Mall
Niagara, NY
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17. Indoor Mural
Miller Brewery
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18. Indoor Mural
Miller Brewery
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19. 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.

20. Detail view looking down the illusion hallway in the previous mural

21. The Art of Illusion
Trompe l'oeil Murals
Eric Grohe and his wife Kathy live in
Marysville, WA .
To view more of Eric’s work, you can
visit his web site at
www.ericgrohemurals.com.