trompe l'oeil, murals and furniture paintingAre you looking for a trompe l'oeil or a mural?have you looked at other sites that offer trompe l'oeil and murals? With Lorna you have found a decorative artist who can design and paint your trompe l'Oeil mural or can provide you with a trompe l'oeil course and even a mural course. Searching for a mural painter can be an arduous task. Reading through massive lists of mural artists, looking at special paint effects, faux finishes and painted marble. But with DecorativeArtist.co.uk you can find out about Lorna Townsend, a mural specialist and a trompe l'oeil artist.What makes Lorna Townsend different from other muralists and scenic painters is that Lorna can produce high quality trompe l'oeil and mural paintings See decorative painting examplesin your own home or office. Take a look at the gallery and see the examples of trompe l'oeil paintings and murals that Lorna has completed both indoor and outside murals. If you see a mural or trompe l'oeil that appeals to you, get in contact to discuss your decorative painting requirements or come on a trompe l'oeil course in Lorna’s studio.If you're looking for books on trompe l'oeil, murals or painted furniture, take a look at the trompe l'oeil books page - they may be something you need there! A novel feature of Lorna’s work is her 'hand-holding' guidance - if you're not confident in creating your own trompe l'oeil or mural, Lorna can personally guide you through the process from design to finished paint. Lorna also provides hand-holding for painted furniture and decorating painting skills. With guidance from an expert, you trompe l'oeil dreams can become a reality.Lorna Townsend has exhibited at a number of national shows including the prestigious Country Living Fair in London. At her stand you could see an example trompe l'oeil mounted on a portable mural made from canvas. Postcards of Lorna’s trompe l'oeil work are available from the for sale page. You can also see examples of painted furniture for sale on this page as well.If you're looking for a trompe l'oeil course, then look no further. Lorna can provide courses in trompe l'oeil or mural courses in your home, in her studio or in a public hall - it all depends on how many students you have interested in decorative painting techniques. Mural courses do require more space so its recommended if your interested in a mural course, you should book one in Lorna’s studio.So if you are looking for a trompe l'oeil, mural or painted furniture or are interested in a mural course then visit decorativeartist.co.uk, we've got just the special paint effect for you!

Decorative Artist - Lorna Townsend

Lorna is an experienced artist working primarily in the decorative paint finishes field. While undertaking commissions for paint effects such as colourwashing, dragging and marbling, Lorna specialises in hand painting furniture and in the design and painting of murals and trompe l'oeil.

On a smaller scale, Lorna paints panels and pictures to commission. Some completed work can be purchased direct from Lorna - see the For Sale page.

Originally a textile designer after gaining a BA degree in Textiles and English, Lorna established her interior decoration business in 1990. She has undertaken work for private and commercial clients locally in the Oxfordshire / Buckinghamshire area and both nationally and internationally. Lorna has work together with interior designers and related businesses, including Paint Magic and PrimeDesigns, for their clients on decoration projects.

Teaching

In 1995 Lorna completed a City & Guilds course in Interior Decoration. Her work was deemed to be of such high quality that she achieved one of only two Medals of Excellence awarded in the UK that year for the subject.

Subsequently Lorna has taught for the City & Guilds Interior Decoration course at Amersham & Wycombe College, Bucks and Rycotewood College, Thame, Oxfordshire. A number of her pupils have themselves been awarded Medals of Excellence for the high standard of their work achieved during their course.

Lorna, a qualified teacher, continues to teach at a number of local colleges as well as arranging private courses on a wide variety of decorative techniques - for the current list of courses see the page on Course Information.

Commissions

To discuss your project personally, Lorna offers a free initial consultation, max. 2 hours free, a charge will be made for travel in excess of 25 miles radius. Any samples provided following the initial consultation would be charged at cost. Send an email to Lorna to discuss your requirements.