The Art of Trompe-L'oeil: Painting and Mosaic Making with Carol Shelkin

Enjoy this Free Promo video and the link for the full-length course. https://mosaicartsonline.com/p/the-ar... Before Carol Shelkin ever discovered the magic of mosaics, painting was her first love. Over time, she found a way to merge these two worlds — to paint with glass and create works that make people stop and wonder: Where does the stained glass end, and the painting begin? Now, she is sharing her signature technique with you in this step-by-step online course, designed to help you master the art of illusion and bring a painter’s touch to your mosaic work. What You’ll Learn In this course, you’ll discover how to combine glass and paint to create stunning Trompe-l’œil effects — even if you’ve never painted before. What is covered in this course: 🎨 The Art of Trompe-l’œil A quick and fascinating look at the centuries-old painting technique and how it translates beautifully into mixed-media mosaic. 🖼️ Design & Preparation How to choose the right image for this style — from simple compositions to more complex designs. Framing and mapping out your mosaic area with confidence. Tips for transferring your design onto your substrate with precision. 🧩 Glass Selection & Placement Choosing a glass palette that complements your painted areas. Refining and adhering glass pieces to create strong foundations for illusion. 🖌️ Painting the Illusion Step-by-step acrylic techniques to seamlessly blend paint into your mosaic. How to use highlights, shadows, and edges to “trick the eye.” Methods for achieving depth, realism, and movement in your final piece. Why This Course Is Different This course isn’t about learning to paint or mosaic separately — it’s about learning how to make them work together. By the end, you’ll be able to: ✅ Confidently combine stained glass and paint for professional-looking results. ✅ Master Carol's techniques and make your work stand out from traditional mosaics. ✅ Add realism, emotion, and depth to your art — without complicated tools or materials. ✅ Create a piece that when someone sees it, they wonder, “How did you do that?” What’s Included Comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and video lessons with detailed demonstrations. PDF materials list with Carol’s favorite tools and resources. Lifetime access to revisit techniques anytime. Guidance and encouragement from one of the most beloved mosaic artists and instructors in the field. If you’ve ever wanted to add a painter’s eye to your mosaic work — or simply try something new that stretches your creativity — this is the perfect course for you.