Trompe L’Oeil - Is a French term used in specialist painting – meaning to fool the eye. It refers to paintings which usually create the illusion of space such as using windows and arches etc. We can recommend schemes to suit your space. Here are examples of some simple but effective designs to more complicated landscapes and architectural features.
Formal gardens Trompe L'Oeil viewed through arches on 3 x canvasses
This was a painting done for a private palace dining room. View extends onto a formal landscaped garden and mountains in the distance to give impression of space in room. Painting extends to 4.5 metres in width.
This was a painting done for a private palace dining room. View extends onto a formal landscaped garden and mountains in the distance to give impression of space in room. Painting extends to 4.5 metres in width.
Trompe L'Oeil at Private Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Private residential project
Private residential project
Mythological creature mural
The three dimensional quality, bold design and bright colour make for a very dramatic statement painted directly on wall in a gastronomical commercial food outlet with mythological winged creature based on ancient Persian designs.
The three dimensional quality, bold design and bright colour make for a very dramatic statement painted directly on wall in a gastronomical commercial food outlet with mythological winged creature based on ancient Persian designs.
Emirates Towers
Five star hotel
Dubai, UAE
Commercial project
Five star hotel
Dubai, UAE
Commercial project
Classical Trompe L'Oeil mural design with lion and statue.
Artist Di Hoath is seen against this large and effective Trompe L’Oeil. The landscape is balanced by a bold architectural lion and a delightful statue on right hand side. The artist also painted the colourful blockwork around design to make for a colourful and interesting design.
Artist Di Hoath is seen against this large and effective Trompe L’Oeil. The landscape is balanced by a bold architectural lion and a delightful statue on right hand side. The artist also painted the colourful blockwork around design to make for a colourful and interesting design.
Entrance hall Restaurant
Commercial project
Sydney, Australia
Commercial project
Sydney, Australia
Morroccan arches Trompe L'Oeil
This fun Trompe l'oeil mural really gives the impression of a window looking onto Morrocan view. It adds atmosphere and fun to this private bathroom. Painted by Fiona MacKenzie.
This fun Trompe l'oeil mural really gives the impression of a window looking onto Morrocan view. It adds atmosphere and fun to this private bathroom. Painted by Fiona MacKenzie.
Mural in bathroom
Villa Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Private Residential project
Villa Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Private Residential project
Large Ammonite Spa Dome
This unusual design looks very impressive – especially in situ – with the illusion of fossil centre – literally receding in Spa Dome. It enhances this exclusive spa and fossil design is also repeated in stone on spa walls. Actual texture was added also to design. Painted by Fiona MacKenzie and assistant.
This unusual design looks very impressive – especially in situ – with the illusion of fossil centre – literally receding in Spa Dome. It enhances this exclusive spa and fossil design is also repeated in stone on spa walls. Actual texture was added also to design. Painted by Fiona MacKenzie and assistant.
Health Spa dome
Health Spa
Le Reve Apartments, Dubai Marina
Dubai, UAE
Health Spa
Le Reve Apartments, Dubai Marina
Dubai, UAE
European capital landmarks mural
This was part of a large design for walls of hotel restaurant. There are various European capital landmarks featured punctuated with classical use of Fleur de Lys shape which contributes to feel of restaurant. Painted by Fiona MacKenzie.
This was part of a large design for walls of hotel restaurant. There are various European capital landmarks featured punctuated with classical use of Fleur de Lys shape which contributes to feel of restaurant. Painted by Fiona MacKenzie.
Murals in Restaurant 'Bistro -Bistro"
Ramada Plaza, Four star Hotel
Doha, Qatar
Ramada Plaza, Four star Hotel
Doha, Qatar
Classical Trompe L'oeil Fountain
This large painting, Two metres fifty in height shows an antique marble fountain surrounded by aged stonework. The marble has 3 dimensional pitmarks intended to age piece. The water from fountain adds to realism of painting.
This large painting, Two metres fifty in height shows an antique marble fountain surrounded by aged stonework. The marble has 3 dimensional pitmarks intended to age piece. The water from fountain adds to realism of painting.
Reception area
Private commercial project
Dubai, UAE
Private commercial project
Dubai, UAE
Detail of wildlife children’s mural
This small detail shows a life sized squirrel sitting on top of a door frame in this childrens bedroom mural. Other details included butterflies and mice running in various parts of the room giving a light and whimsical touch to bedroom.
This small detail shows a life sized squirrel sitting on top of a door frame in this childrens bedroom mural. Other details included butterflies and mice running in various parts of the room giving a light and whimsical touch to bedroom.
Trompe L'Oeil detail above doorway
The Palm
Dubai, UAE
Private residential
The Palm
Dubai, UAE
Private residential
Trompe L'oeil window and stonework
This design was painted for a restaurant against a windowless wall to create illusion of looking on a European landscape complete with castle. The blockwork was also carried out by artist Di Hoath.
This design was painted for a restaurant against a windowless wall to create illusion of looking on a European landscape complete with castle. The blockwork was also carried out by artist Di Hoath.
Restaurant
Commercial project
Sydney, Australia
Commercial project
Sydney, Australia
Classical Sky Trompe ceiling and balustrade in dome
Traditional painted sky effect and classical columns enhance entrance to private residence. MacKenzie was part of a team carrying out work on project.
Traditional painted sky effect and classical columns enhance entrance to private residence. MacKenzie was part of a team carrying out work on project.
Entrance Hall Dome, VIP Residence
Dubai, UAE
Private residential project
Dubai, UAE
Private residential project
