IDCEC has approved the course "True (Buon) Fresco: Introduction for Interior Designers" developed by Fresco School for CEU credit.
The Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) has approved the course titled "True (Buon) Fresco: Introduction for Interior Designers" for Continuing Education credit.
This 1 hour and 15 minute course explains the meaning of true (buon) fresco and dispels misconceptions about this form of art. During the course the participants will learn about the 40-thousand year history of fresco and see famous fresco examples from different cultures. They will learn about fresco styles and have a clear understanding of fresco techniques. They will learn foundational differences between classic lime plasters, including fresco, and imitation techniques, such as modified acrylic based plaster imitations.
"We plastered and painted in true fresco every wall and ceiling in this house, years then decades, then centuries have passed and there were only a few frescoes left. We had to come back and plaster and paint again and again and again over the old ones and over the new that became old themselves. Now, centuries later, there are just a few left worn out in most places all the way down to the horse-haired, volcanic ash plaster." 
The fresco had been damaged over the winter by a leak in the roof. This was not the first time this particular corner of the mural had been repaired. I was told that someone did some work on it last year and could see that a different hand had worked on the painting.
Introducing Fresco Lath - Clay (brick) Lath, a product that combines innovation with tradition! "Fresco Lath," is the ideal base or foundation for small frescoes, mosaics or any job requiring a plaster base. Fresco Lath is a thin wire lath with clay heads at the cross points. The Fresco Lath comes pre-cut in 3' x 3' size (
October 24 - 25, 10AM - 4PM. The "Wall As Canvas II" painting event to be held on the grounds of the Page Museum, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Since 1997 The Fresco School in Los Angeles, California has been the world's premiere institution for instruction in the "Mother of All Arts," the (buon) true fresco technique. Now the school is growing in even more new and exciting ways. "Our goal is to see fresco being painted in every town" - says iLia Anossov (fresco), founder of the Fresco School. To achieve this goal Fresco School is proud to announce diverse expansion with a new facility, private fresco class options and an in-depth DVD tutorial series. Classic fresco paintings, like those by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, are the oldest, and at the same time, the most endangered form of art. Learn the only pure "organic" method of painting - no solvents, glues or man-made materials are used. Paint with molten marble like the magnificent Renaissance masters. Discover the most permanent art form, one that lasts through the centuries or millennia! 
Originally established in 1997, The Fresco School - 
Fresco School is proud to announce the official release of the DVD Tutorial - "FRESCO PLASTER" from their "BUON FRESCO FOUNDATIONS" video set.
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FLORENCE 16/11/2006 - Something has happened in Italy at last, and particularly in the cradle of Art, Florence. On last 20th September 2006 one of the most important artistic events of the last years took place: inside Santa Maria Novella Station in Florence it was inaugurated the colossal fresco by the master Giampaolo Talani, one of the few contemporary painters still able to execute a work of those dimesions.
There were times when Van Gogh and Monet would have been without canvas and paints had it not been for the generosity of Julien 'Pere' Tanguy, the Montmarte art store proprietor turned benefactor, who often accepted their paintings in exchange for supplies. Much to the dismay of Madame Tanguy, this fatherly man was also known to advance supplies to young artists who had no means of repayment. With so many of his customers paying in art, he became known as an eccentric collector and art dealer, displaying paintings in his shop windows. Artists began meeting at the shop, exchanging ideas and eventually creating new styles and the Impressionist techniques that enrich society today.
Believing that the resurrection and proliferation of fresco art to be his true mission in life, iLia Anossov established The Fresco School in 1997. He says, 'the complex information bank and technological achievements of our age tempt and often force us to take a 'short cut' in visual arts education.' Consequently, although fresco is the most widely practiced art technique of all the ages since the beginning of human history, this endangered art form is not generally taught in mainstream universities or art schools and is often referred to as a lost or dying art.
Although the artist portfolio review is required to enroll in this private program, we do not discriminate and set harsh requirements that needed to be met by a potential student. The portfolio review is more for developing the individual (personal) structure of the workshop rather then a review of a professional or exhibition history of the student. This workshop has been attended by established artists that were offered fresco commissions by their patrons, university professors researching a possibility of adding fresco programs to their school's curriculum as well as mid-carrier artists or art students interested in more refined art education then is offered by mainstream art schools. This workshop takes place in Los Angeles at The Fresco School. 
New dates for FrescoSchool's Los Angeles 5 day Professional Fresco Workshop have been announced - May 26th - 30th! This workshop takes place in Fresco School's new Playa Vista Studio in Los Angeles that iLia Anossov, school's founder and head instructor runs in association with Nathan Zakheim - a reknown fresco restorer and conservator.
Truefresco.org is proud to announce a new dimension to its ever growing web database of fresco knowledge - Fresco-Techniques.com. The website is a work in progress publishing the Internet version of iLia Anossov's upcoming book on Fresco Painting Techniques. This website is another effort of iLia Anossov and the Fresco School's team dedicated to foster the rebirth of fresco throughout the world, while adding another dimension to our online information. This site is intended to provide you with detailed guides for creating and recognizing frescos, whether it be Buon (True) Fresco, Secco Fresco or Faux Fresco. The website will give you the knowledge and on-hand tutorials to complete a wall fresco, fresco panel or decorative fresco tile.
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I LA Designs, under the direction of Ilia Anossov, has recently completed a new fresco in a private home in Marina Del Rey. This is one of many recent fresco projects that I LA Designs has been commissioned to complete. The increase in demand for their expertise in the fresco technique speaks to a rebirth of interest among the public for this ancient form of art. Through their use of innovative and traditional techniques, 
The first few months of this year has been extremely busy for the artists of 
This Spring and Summer our classes in Los Angeles Will be held at the following dates:
During the Renaissance fresco used to be regarded as 'The Mother of All Arts'. Today we understand this as a glamorous statement since the fresco is so grand and we have all these gigantic palaces and cathedrals full of frescos. But at that time the true meaning of the title was that fresco painting requires working with pure pigments and natural elements and it teaches you the understanding of color and relation with itself, understanding of composition and perspective as well as everything else needed in art. Every medium we use today comes from this "simple" pigment and water technique. Then we added other mediums to adapt to other circumstances. But true understanding of color could only come from working with the pure pigment and understanding how it relates to others.
