Nicolas Gheur
DECORATIVE PAINTING, MURALS (1992 - 2005)
![Crow with a pearl, in situ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_a7ebb44519fb4463aa2887c6a61cb469~mv2_d_2448_3264_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1307,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/952b1b_a7ebb44519fb4463aa2887c6a61cb469~mv2_d_2448_3264_s_4_2.jpg)
''Crow with a pearl'', Mural for Jane's Art Center, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. 2019
![Crow with a pearl (Close view)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_5db1b66adba6443a844b1d923b3e9602~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/952b1b_5db1b66adba6443a844b1d923b3e9602~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg)
''Crow with a pearl'', Mural for Jane's Art Center, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. 2019
![Restoration of a 16th Century Farm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_92262d90a6f2486a82a08149875b87fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/952b1b_92262d90a6f2486a82a08149875b87fd~mv2.jpg)
Restoration of a 16th Century Farm, located in Maleves-Sainte-Marie-Wastines (Brabant Wallon area, Belgium)
![Restoration of a 16th Century Farm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_254c0185003b46e49306fa0063de6894~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/952b1b_254c0185003b46e49306fa0063de6894~mv2.jpg)
Restoration of a 16th Century Farm, located in Maleves-Sainte-Marie-Wastines (Brabant Wallon area, Belgium)1995.
![Restoration of a 16th Century Farm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_56a12bb0ac8d421ea5c212f17669ae89~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/952b1b_56a12bb0ac8d421ea5c212f17669ae89~mv2.jpg)
Restoration of a 16th Century Farm, located in Maleves-Sainte-Marie-Wastines (Brabant Wallon area, Belgium)1995.
![Restoration of a 16th Century Farm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_9b921e8a1e0f432d90ac41a4f9cc7872~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/952b1b_9b921e8a1e0f432d90ac41a4f9cc7872~mv2.jpg)
Restoration of a 16th Century Farm, located in Maleves-Sainte-Marie-Wastines (Brabant Wallon area, Belgium)1995.
![Sun Dome, 1998-1999](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_37fc2afe1ef641e5970ead5283fc92da.jpg/v1/fill/w_696,h_534,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/952b1b_37fc2afe1ef641e5970ead5283fc92da.jpg)
![Fresco, acrylic, 1998-1999](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_148af5f9bb534ad0b9eb0d631f56b524.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_571,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/952b1b_148af5f9bb534ad0b9eb0d631f56b524.jpeg)
![Trompe l'oeil,1998-1999](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_e013db211d0e4c7abb0058a91cf02540.jpeg/v1/fill/w_828,h_1024,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/952b1b_e013db211d0e4c7abb0058a91cf02540.jpeg)
![Trompe l'oeil,1998-1999](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_ccce36647fcd4c5e817f46681b139d64.jpg/v1/fill/w_671,h_908,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/952b1b_ccce36647fcd4c5e817f46681b139d64.jpg)
![Clock, Trompe l'oeil, 2003](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_291206577b6d4c76bd900a5ee0bd5207.jpg/v1/fill/w_379,h_534,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/952b1b_291206577b6d4c76bd900a5ee0bd5207.jpg)
![Clock, trompe l'oeil, 2003](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_46056bbdd8694f39b05b60a071ce3b18.jpeg/v1/fill/w_737,h_1024,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/952b1b_46056bbdd8694f39b05b60a071ce3b18.jpeg)
![De Land project, 2009](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_e2fd296bc8164ba4b9ce5a024a630a77.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_604,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/952b1b_e2fd296bc8164ba4b9ce5a024a630a77.jpg)
![De Land project, 2009](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_fca6c405bfcd442da617cf2aba6129ee.jpg/v1/fill/w_604,h_453,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/952b1b_fca6c405bfcd442da617cf2aba6129ee.jpg)
![Indian Elephant, 2005](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_e6220ba3e0b04a5fb7e351da0ecbe622.jpg/v1/fill/w_480,h_360,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/952b1b_e6220ba3e0b04a5fb7e351da0ecbe622.jpg)
Sprituali project: (10'x6')Acrylic, shellac and gold leaf
![Floral Design, detail, 2005](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/952b1b_2174ca1966e84fc789a9bc86ceedc818.jpg/v1/fill/w_360,h_480,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/952b1b_2174ca1966e84fc789a9bc86ceedc818.jpg)
Spirituali project: Floral Design detail I,II : (12'x6') Acrylic, painted on the floor.
© Nicolas Gheur
This page demonstrates Nicolas multiple talents in Decorative painting, mural art, and craftsmanship through various restoration projects in Europe and the U.S.
French for "fool the eye," trompe l'oeil is decorative painting that creates the illusion of reality.
When used in architecture, trompe l'oeil becomes an important part of the building design. Wall surfaces, ceilings, domes, and other parts of the building are decorated with murals or designs that create the effect of architectural features such as windows, columns, stonework, and ornaments.
Trompe l'oeil paintings may also include clouds, trees, angels, or scenes from nature. The skillful use of perspective adds to the realistic appearance of trompe l'oeil paintings.