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Learn this revolutionary system with Pierre Finkelstein of Pierre Finkelstein Institute of Decorative Painting, Inc., owner of FauxBrushes.com.
A SOLVENT FREE waterborne system that is SANDABLE to a powder and POLISHABLE to a MIRROR FINISH. It can be applied by hand or with a spray gun for specialist surface design and finishes. It is WATERBORNE & ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY with superior adhesion and durability.
And now.....Introducing HV'ART Advanced Lacquer Paint System:
The Evolution of World-Class Lacquer
Primers - Select from our range of HV'ART Advanced primers and undercoats to lay the perfect foundation for your decorative finishes. Our high-opacity formulas provide superior adhesion, building a refined, ultra-smooth surface that's the perfect canvas for your topcoat.
Lacquer Paint - Basecoat & Finish Coat - Elevate your decorative projects with the superior performance of HV'ART Advanced Lacquer Paints. Our range of advanced, water-based formulas is meticulously engineered to deliver a beautifully refined, durable, and professional finish on a variety of interior surfaces.
Lacquer Glaze - Unlock a new dimension of creativity with our exceptional Lacquer Glazes, formulated for professional artists. These four clear glazes can be tinted to any color, offering cohesive, durable, and sophisticated finishes over HV'ART Lacquer Paint or Decorative Canvas.
Crystal Lacquer - Discover our HV'ART Advanced Crystal Lacquers, a waterborne lacquer system that provides the ultimate protective and finishing layer for any interior surface. This advanced, non-yellowing formulation delivers remarkable transparency, chemical resistance, and hardness, giving your decorative glazes, artwork, and fine wood a truly stunning finish.
Additives - Elevate the performance of your paints and lacquers with our specialised range of additives, designed to be used alongside the HV'ART Advanced system. These formulations fine-tune your materials for superior application and enhanced durability.
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Pierre Finkelstein has been teaching decorative painting all over the world since 1987. In addition to teaching individual students, he has demonstrated, taught and developed teaching curriculums for private organizations, businesses, and unions. Formerly located in NYC, the Pierre Finkelstein Institute of Decorative Painting's in-person school in now located in Brooklyn, NY.
Pierre Finkelstein is dedicated to teaching faux finishing techniques using the latest mediums and technology available. He teaches the efficient techniques that he uses on his own jobs in his NYC business, Grand Illusion Decorative Painting Inc. He shares his experiences with the students in an open forum and bases his information on real jobsite situations. Pierre Finkelstein is dedicated to teaching the tradition of fine European decorative painting. His classes are designed to efficiently give a comprehensive explanation of the following elements of decorative painting:
- Faux Marble
- Woodgraining
- Trompe l'oeil
- Glazing
- Gilding
- Ornament
- Sign Painting
- Patina
- Plaster
- Stencil
- Stonework
- Scenic Painting
- Cold Metallization with MIDAS Metall®
- Using the HV'Art Lacquer Paint System
Standard teaching procedure:
- Instruction on the correct use of color
- Correct hand positioning and hand movement with the brushes
- How to properly hold and use tools
- An explanation of the characteristics of marble types, wood essence, and all other natural finishes
- A series of drawings performed as practice exercises
- Overview of technical information including different types of glazes, (oil vs. water)
- Preparing your own glaze with any available products, (oil, acrylic, etc.)
Online courses
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