Luis F. Raposo
Master Venetian Plasterer Owner @Luis Fernando Fine Decorative Applications
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WORK HISTORY
Master Venetian Plasterer Owner @Luis Fernando Fine Decorative Applications
Philadelphia, PA, US
Luis Fernando brings to all of his clients and projects the Venetian Plaster, gold and silver leafing and restoration skills. While many of his Venetian Plaster projects have been in NY, NJ and Pennsylvania, he will travel anywhere in the US for an assignment. Luis Fernando’s corporate clients have included the Bucks County Designer Showhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Houlihan Lokey Global Investment Bank NYC, NY, Keenan Motors Mercedes-Benz of Doylestown, Princeton Designer Showhouse, Starbucks, Red Bridge Groupe, Hoboken, NJ. Residential projects have ranged from restoring entire farmhouses to kitchens and bathrooms. Luis has earned a reputation for reliability and quality.
EDUCATION
University of Washington
Master Degree in Fine Arts
School of Italian Plasters
Venetian Plaster Training from Master Craftsmen
Kansas City Art Institute
Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT LUIS F. RAPOSO
Master craftsman Luis Fernando offers many different types of Venetian Plasters, as well as different techniques to create custom and distinctive applications. Venetian Plaster can be used in both commercial and residential architecture. His dedicated work ethic, reliability and impeccable skills have earned him an outstanding reputation. Luis’ Venetian Plaster portfolio includes lobbies, restaurants, kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and hallways. In addition to Italian plasters, other materials that can be used to embellish your home or business. Luis will advise you which material is best-suited for your application. Some of these plasters include: American plasters, French plaster, Japanese plasters, Moroccan plasters. Services also include gold and silver leafing (or gilding). This is the ancient decorative art of applying delicate thin sheets of gold or silver over a surface such as woodwork, glass or metal. The process enhances the environment and adds a custom touch of elegance. Luis Fernando is trained in different techniques, such as adding colored primers and antique glazes, which can be used to enhance the effect of the project. Luis Fernando has a keen understanding of colors from old-world classics to the latest on-trend hues. He works with high quality oxide pigments (or colorants.) After carefully assessing each project, understanding his client’s vision, he recommends colors that will bring it to life. Luis collaborates with architects, interior designers and contractors to develop custom color schemes.
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