Grand Illusion Decorative Painting, Inc

08/25/2023

Part 2 is now live!

The continued talk from March’s feature on the art of decorative interior plaster, this time with a focus on the painter.

04/07/2023

Check out this article by and featuring work by Grand Illusion and the founder Pierre Finkelstein

An overview on the brilliance and application of gilding for artisan plasterers.

08/06/2020

Earlier this month Pierre presented an online lecture for The Society of Gilders on ‘Gilding from the Prospective of a Decorative Painter’. He shared jobsite processes (including how to fix issues on the job!), past work, gilding techniques, inspiring historical works, and of course his favorite brushes for gilding. We have a small teaser of the lecture available in the link in our bio. To see the full hour and a half lecture and other wonderful lectures please become a member of Society of Gilders to gain full access to past and future events and videos.

An Excerpt from a Zoom Lecture for the Society of Gilders 7/10/20 See full video by becoming a member at https://www.societyofgilders.org/ Gilding Brushes: h...

07/01/2020

We are excited to announce that Pierre Finkelstein was asked by The Society of Gilders to participate in their successful ZOOM lectures that they host every second Friday of each month. Save the Date!!!!!
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FRIDAY, July 10th, 3pm EST
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For more info please visit:
https://www.societyofgilders.org/

THE FRIDAY SESSION WITH PIERRE:
- gilding from a perspective of a decorative painter as an element integrated with other decorative finishes
- when and what to gild in a period room
- the process of gilding from a non professional full time gilder
- utilizing decorative technique on furniture to show case the design , not just the gold
- selecting the right gold color , base on design , not necessarily historical context
- my techniques, brushes and aging process
using gold a reflective surface to glaze.. ( used metal leaves like copper, aluminum…)
- illustrated with furniture, samples, etc.

04/27/2020

Next topic...BUSINESS!!! Our brush site Faux Brushes is presenting another live Q & A with Pierre Finkelstein on the topic of ‘BUSINESS’. This class will be limited to 40 attendees and will last 1 hour only so sign up fast to lock in your spot. Click link below to sign up and submit 1 business related question. It’s on a first come first serve basis and the session is FREE! Sign up now!

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03/31/2020

We are excited to present the first ever Q & A session with Pierre Finkelstein live via ZOOM. Please send up to 5 questions that you would like to ask Pierre to [email protected] in order to sign up. Depending on the number of questions he may not be able to answer them all so please choose your top ones. It’s on a first come first serve basis and the session is FREE! Sign up now!

03/12/2020

01/21/2020

Pierre Finkelstein Institute is proud to announce our first faux marble class in our new space in Brooklyn!

For more information please visit www.fauxbrushes.com/training.html / call 718-855-3535 / email [email protected]

12/26/2019

11/28/2019

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Have a beer or make a beer glaze. Here is Pierre mixing up a beer glaze at the Woodgraining Workshop earlier this month.

Check out the Black Friday Sale at fauxbrushes.com for 20% off and FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75*

*excludes sale items / UPS Ground
https://www.fauxbrushes.com/

09/17/2019

Woodgraining 3-Day Intensive Workshop

at PFI (211 Bond St. Brooklyn, NY 11217)

November 7 - 9, 2019

Sign Up Now!

Pierre Finkelstein Institute is proud to announce his first class in our new space in Brooklyn!

Pierre Finkelstein and associates will lecture, demonstrate, and lead students into gaining a greater perspective and comfort level with painting.

If you are ready to take your faux woodgraining skills to the next level, this class is for you. From beginner to seasoned veteran, all students will improve skills. This class will fill up very fast.

The space is limited to 12 students. The price for the 3-day class is $995, which includes instruction, supplies (basic brush kit), and daytime refreshments. We require a $300 deposit to lock in your spot.

Send us an email at [email protected] or call 1(718) 855-3535 to reserve your spot.

09/17/2019

Only a few spots left for the workshop! Call 718-855-3535 to lock in your spot today!!!

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Woodgraining 3-Day Intensive Workshop

at PFI (211 Bond St. Brooklyn, NY 11217)

November 7 - 9, 2019

Sign Up Now!

Pierre Finkelstein Institute is proud to announce his first class in our new space in Brooklyn!

Pierre Finkelstein and associates will lecture, demonstrate, and lead students into gaining a greater perspective and comfort level with painting.

If you are ready to take your faux woodgraining skills to the next level, this class is for you. From beginner to seasoned veteran, all students will improve skills. This class will fill up very fast.

The space is limited to 12 students. The price for the 3-day class is $995, which includes instruction, supplies (basic brush kit), and daytime refreshments. We require a $300 deposit to lock in your spot.

Send us an email at [email protected] or call 1(718) 855-3535 to reserve your spot.