I never knew what Trompe L'Oeil was until I met a wonderful woman named Barbara. As an Interior Designer and Space Planner, she has used Trompe L'Oeil to give rooms an appearance of more space.

What is Trompe L'Oeil?

Trompe L'oeil is a French phrase meaning "Trick the eye". It is a style of painting that gives the appearance of a three dimensional view on a flat surface. Many artists use Trompe L'Oeil for landscapes or panoramic murals.Take a look at the sites below and you will be as intrigued with this painting technique as I am.