https://www.experientialtextures.com/projects daily 0.75 2024-03-27 https://www.experientialtextures.com/projects/theodora monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/b87a8a5f-b713-45e5-90e7-c2487c17e5aa/Screenshot+2024-03-17+9.22.02+PM.png Projects - Dry-aged fish - Make it stand out “The concept here is dry-aged fish,” the client told me. So, dry-aged walls (to go with amazing sconces made by other artisans.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/6da224d7-a916-4698-a0f6-e5fef36a0173/Theodora-HomeStudios-BWF-20231212-054-Edit-ret-WEB.jpg Projects - Dry-aged fish - Make it stand out Making nooks cozy with patinas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/82208f1e-6da7-4124-838b-f67c1a4b031b/Screenshot+2024-03-17+11.12.09+PM.png Projects - Dry-aged fish - Make it stand out I refused for years to do any type of hand pulled plaster and the idea of starting on an overhead barrel made it even more harrowing. I warned, “If I’m going to do this then it’s going to be my style. Fucked-up dried-up beading!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/b284b195-f0bb-4075-9414-db9e926d82d8/Theodora-HomeStudios-BWF-20231212-105-HDR-Edit-WEB.jpg Projects - Dry-aged fish - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.experientialtextures.com/projects/blog-post-title-three-hd326-p6n82-e3lw6-z9x5l monthly 0.5 2021-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615410955805-9E52S4QGUC4WTN1YXKPW/Screenshot%2B2021-03-10%2Bat%2B4.07.40%2BPM.jpg Projects - Saddled with blue Getting ready for the painted brass lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615410645111-55OUM55YOB19DCKC0P83/Screenshot%2B2021-03-10%2Bat%2B4.08.10%2BPM.jpg Projects - Saddled with blue The shape of this room was really awkward. The paneling helped to mellow out the architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615410822912-PEBHCW8CCTSWQJUCSEX5/Screenshot%252B2021-03-10%252Bat%252B4.04.27%252BPM.jpg Projects - Saddled with blue Krysta assisting with the glaze over an electric blue base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615410560290-DIVMSZWW4Z73OVHQ78X4/Experiential%2Bblue%2Bleather.jpg Projects - Saddled with blue The designer was having trouble with the layout of this room. She wanted to create an intimate and immersive environment that woud fit her color scheme. Initially, her intent was to lacquer the room but that was cost prohibitive. We came up with a prussian blue glossy leather finish with aged brass lining. Even without the brass lining, this technique would be a snazzy alternative to painted lacquer style walls. Location: NYC https://www.experientialtextures.com/projects/blog-post-title-one-2nzjc-f7l3y monthly 0.5 2021-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615326924935-U90560SAJPGZG31FV1QL/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B10.07.36%2BAM.jpg Projects - Frankly mica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615327022410-7EXFWXM3KDUD9AN3IIXP/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B10.12.31%2BAM.jpg Projects - Frankly mica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615327362661-8LO2996SNQH7DQTDU8FJ/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B5.01.31%2BPM.jpg Projects - Frankly mica The lamp designed by Jean-Michel Frank which inspired this project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615326810500-4OSIB4NMA47C3EJN1DL6/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B10.07.19%2BAM.jpg Projects - Frankly mica The iconic Jean-Michel Frank was perhaps the most influential French designer of his time. He often paired rectilinear forms with luxurious materials like straw, plaster, terracotta, shagreen, obsidian, parchment, and mica. Mica is an iridescent mineral revered for it's shine and translucency. This project was inspired by one of Jean-Michel's famous cross-base lamps clad in mica sheets. It was a 10-step labor of love that I hope to do again someday. Location: NYC https://www.experientialtextures.com/projects/blog-post-title-two-p6kwj-se69j monthly 0.5 2021-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1614744270785-AAGA7AIOVTF4XQB8P881/Experiential+green+wall.jpg Projects - Green screen This project was a very loose interpretation of a glazed ceramic sculpture by Richard Deacon that was on public display at the Tate Britain. Though very little was borrowed visually, the concept of a shimmering folding screen was perfect for this accent wall. The idea was to make something vibrant and visually active, more malachite. Location: NYC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615331872249-FTYTDSJ2XDFB81Q515KG/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B10.12.46%2BAM.jpg Projects - Green screen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615332028656-E7WE48QZUORJIKUEWMW8/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B6.19.11%2BPM.jpg Projects - Green screen The inspiration image for this project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615662116066-23A7UJ8FS1BLZLLD3LE9/Screenshot%25252B2021-03-12%25252Bat%25252B9.40.00%25252BPM.jpg Projects - Green screen Polly and Emily assisting with the glaze. https://www.experientialtextures.com/projects/blog-post-title-three-hd326-p6n82 monthly 0.5 2021-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1617678314685-I7OOWEMOZQW4H75PLUII/Screenshot%2B2021-04-05%2B4.30.25%2BPM.jpg Projects - 777 G Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1617678111234-ZFR0LGS4RPD2O43QV3Z2/Screenshot%252B2021-04-05%252B10.58.49%252BPM.jpg Projects - 777 G Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1614744400401-7GGGSV5AI1G79JNJ3QJC/Experiential+777.jpg Projects - 777 G Street Aggregated industrial walls. (More info coming soon.) Location: San Diego, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1617678197320-K60FJMZQJE27VW7EW327/Screenshot%2B2021-04-05%2B4.31.02%2BPM.jpg Projects - 777 G Street https://www.experientialtextures.com/projects/blog-post-title-four-g89rk-866b7 monthly 0.5 2021-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615342143487-IJG8GI5HXQOVGH15KVUQ/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B9.07.13%2BPM.jpg Projects - Fresh basil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615342232458-VIDK7936BLVN8GYT9HI9/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B9.05.43%2BPM.jpg Projects - Fresh basil The original samples looked cool in the studio and matched the designer’s vision but was definitely too chromatic for the space. In the heat of the moment it’s important to be able to improvise and change direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1614744501567-AR5JT9XHX9KFFULIDCZ2/Experiential+basil.jpg Projects - Fresh basil This wall in the kitchen was big, dark and needed a little something. There was this amazing raking light coming in from both ends. The thought was to bring in some organic texture for interest and to add some iridescence in order to reflect some of the natural lighting. The inspiration was supposed to be the view of the surrounding hills, palms, and landscape. But the approved samples were definitely too strong and we needed to adjust on-site to accommodate the new thought process. Then we saw that basil plant sitting on the counter and we knew what we wanted to aspire to. Location: Hollywood Hills, CA https://www.experientialtextures.com/projects/new-single-out-now-caapg monthly 0.5 2021-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615341393179-B5BGJGD78CQJHA94CFCA/Screenshot%252B2021-03-09%252Bat%252B8.49.29%252BPM.jpg Projects - Crockery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615340901844-PZSC024ZRTIU9P8GUBSL/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B8.35.12%2BPM.jpg Projects - Crockery Printout of a Blin jug and the approved sample board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1614744040926-96MH8O2WGG7080F9JOKW/IMG_20190703_135519.jpg Projects - Crockery This finish was inspired by the pottery of French ceramicist, Jacques Blin. It’s always a treat trying to create earthenware on large surfaces. Location: NYC https://www.experientialtextures.com/projects/blog-post-title-three-hd326-p6n82-e3lw6-h3bkf monthly 0.5 2021-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615385482764-D2VN2VLL41EL49IE6KJQ/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B8.53.25%2BPM.jpg Projects - Renzo’s walls If you think this looks good in pictures you need to see it personally. It’s one of those textures that needs to be touched and seen up close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615384008957-G2S6E4PXAKTAVP63V7DR/Screenshot%2B2021-03-09%2Bat%2B10.21.58%2BAM.jpg Projects - Renzo’s walls This finish was created for the showroom at the Renzo Piano residential building. Piano is an Italian architect that is known for his modern aesthetics. The designer wanted a monotone Soho concrete-inspired look but at the same time luxurious, textural, and chic. Kind of right up my alley. Location: 565 Broome Street, NYC https://www.experientialtextures.com/projects/collaboration-with-dj-13-days-d2e8a monthly 0.5 2021-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615256777617-4I9G1RVYI22CQGVHB982/Holmes%2Bgreat%2Bceiling.jpg Projects - Not so simply white https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615259488084-G0C6986LELD3HG9488OD/Experiential+white+plaster+2.jpg Projects - Not so simply white You can add iridescence to give it a bit of oomph. Location: NYC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/603ebb0d9cddcf2f12adaca3/1615662288054-YHAPNPKP2NQSVI4YVDYT/Experiential%2Bwhite%2Bplaster%2B3.jpg Projects - Not so simply white In the shadows it can look so subtle but in the light it shimmers. 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