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Leichsenring Studios.com is the portfolio for artist and muralist Sharon Leichsenring, located in Trumbull, CT in Fairfield County, Connecticut.  Traditionally trained in classic architectural trompe l'oeil, mural painting and fine hand lettering, Sharon combines her signature painting style with both traditional and cutting edge faux finishing:
   - Murals/Trompe L'oeil
   - Glaze and Texture
   - Marble
   - Grisaille
   - Stenciling

Upcoming Classes

March 1-4, 2010

Taking the fear out of mural painting at anything but plain in Houston.For info: www.anythingbutplain.com

 

May 19-21, 2010

Master Class of Ornament and Cloudscapes in Sarasota.   For info: www.sarasotafauxfx.com

Exciting News!!
Sharon was honored in April by being named Number One in the United States in the category of Decorative Painting by American Painting Contractors Magazine in "Who's Who in the Painting Industry 2008"
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Publication Announcement
Sharon's work can be seen as a feature in a new book released by North Light Publishers authored by Gary Lord.  The book is titled "Mural Painting Secrets for Success".  In addition, four of Sharon's murals are included in the gallery of this book.

 

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Teaching Schedule
Nov. 18-20, 2009
Opulent Ornament  **NEW** 3 Day Class
It’s a trend you are seeing everywhere, hand-painted detail for cabinetry, domes and groin ceilings. The skill of this type of artistry separates you from the crowd, a must have in your portfolio. Everyone can learn the techniques necessary to accomplish these beautiful samples. Nationally award winning artist Sharon Leichsenring shares her years of experiences in showing you how to use stencils, modellos, as well as, creating your own patterns for ornamental designs. Learn what style and period of ornament is appropriate for a job and the methods for transferring patterns. Sharon will show you how to present ornament concepts to your client. In this 3 day class we will be making stunning pieces for your portfolio with trompe l’oeil and metallic effects.

at Anything  But Plain in Houston
 

   

Sept. 2007

House of Faux Award


Sharon was featured on the House of Faux and given an award of excellence. Learn more
   

 

Sharon's Thoughts
Making your vision REAL is easier than you think. First step: call me. Find out that there are no limits to the possibilities.”

 
 
 
Welcome to Leichsenring Studios
Leichsenring Studios celebrates the art of fine decorative painting. Explore our galleries  for examples of Sharon's murals, trompe l'oeil and faux finishing. Her residential and commercial work can be found in Fairfield County, New Haven County and Litchfield County in Connecticut, as well as in the greater New York area. 

Named Number One Decorative Painter in the United States 2008
                           - American Painting Contractors Magazine

 

In a word ... Extraordinary

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Solutions that pull out all the stops:

  • trompe l'oeil effects

  • tantalizing textures

  • sophisticated colors


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Bringing the 'Outside In'

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Concepts that bring the great outdoors into your personal space:

  • exhilarating vistas
  • lush foliage
  • an opportunity for whimsy

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Creating your own world

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Transform flat walls into stunning and believable three dimensional designs:

  • echo elements of architecture

  • capture periods of time

  • envelop yourself in your favorite place


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Simple Elegance

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Defined as tasteful richness of design:

  • classical ornamentation
  • integration of a room's elements
  • attention to details

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Showcase

Sharon was selected to paint showrooms to display a variety of decorative finishes and murals for Tile America.

 

See her work at these locations:

 

Tile America
105 Hamilton Street
New Haven, CT   06511

 

Tile America

760 Kings Highway

Fairfield, CT   06430

 
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