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Atelier Stéphane Guégan specialises in the painting of XVII th, XVIII th and XIX th century.
We create painted decorations medium an large, originals or reproductions from such as Charles Lebrun, Jean Baptiste Tiepolo, Paul Baudry...
With more than 20 years experience in the art world. I share my time between the creation, the realisation and teaching of different techniques of decorative painting and trompe l'oeil (marble effect, wood effect, frescos, ornamentations, gilding...)
Currently the workshop concentrates on historical decorative painting, mythological or religious respecting the methods and styles of each periods.
We work in France as well as abroad, more often than not in historical or religious buildings, hotels, castles ...
Our realisations are created in the heart of our workshops or onsite, depending on of the customer's request or by the constraints imposed by the work itself. We can also accomadate very large works of art.
I invite you to contact me in order that we can study your project together.
Stéphane Guégan
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A little technique ...
Realisation in the workshop or on site.
In the workshop : the materials most used are canvas ( linen, cotton, synthetics) and polyester film.
They are all destined to be mounted except in particular instances such as stretched canvas.
The size does not exceed 2m10 for a length of 20m. The large works would be assembled in
several juxtaposed sequences, cf fig. a, b et c.
Historically the fabric is that used by the artists. This offers a certain flexibility for mounting,
with the obvious advantage to adapting to a wall or ceiling which account for defaults
and irregularites.
Furthermore the grain of the canvas is well adapted to the techniques of oil paintings.
The polyester film has a great rigidity with a thickness of 75µ that can be useful.
With the diversity of possible materials, it will be apparent to the client, assisted
by my advice in choosing the material best suited to the project.
On site : Even though a mostly work at the workshop, we are able to realise the work on site,
at the requestof the client or if the surface dictates (dome, alcove, column).
However this method is only carried out under certain circumstance.
In effect, a clean and sound surface is indispensible at the durability of the project.
We always study the phesability of this method.
In conclusion, it is important to note that work on site costs more because of the contraints
of putting in to place.
At the beginning of a artwork...
The creation of an original artwork represents a large part of artistic work.
Firstly, i proceed with a series of aquarelle studies presented to my clients.
The first stage finished, i make a large scale model, nearer in quality and
composition to the end result.
Project (on the left) a painted ceiling representing an autumn allegorical figure.
Oil on polyester film (1,60 m x 1m) - virtual annotations
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First stage
In the first instance, i prepare drawings entirely in pastels
before staining applying the base paint.
In that way, i can judge the balance of composition
and validate my choices.
Production (on the right) drawing with blue pastel on
clear ochre. (2 x 1,56m x 4,5m)
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Copyright 2016 © Atelier Stéphane Guégan
Staining
I start staining with quick stokes using acrylic paint
which has he advantage of drying quickly.
It is interesting for me to be able to put large amounts
on the whole of the subject before finishing the work
with the oil paint.
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Oil painting
Welcome to the heart of the artistic work.
It is the most demanding stage. The oil brings the richness
and the depth of colours and subtle nuances.
It gives life to the artwork.
Preservation of the work
All realisations benefit from special care bought by
a prospective varnish of high quality applied in multiple layers.
The varnish also plays a part in the final finish
(brillant, satin, matt or wax).
On the whole opting for a matt finish or wax for the representations
of the figures and on ceilings, and a brillant finish or satin finish
for the desired result for the materials ie : wood effect, marble effect
and others.
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Copyright 2016 © Atelier Stéphane Guégan
Reproduction of work of art
Along side our original works, we offer reproductions
of tableaus or frescos from antiquity to XIX th century.
The realisation would be true to the work of the artist
or could be inspired should you wish.
"The tent of Darius" reproduction after Charles Le Brun - Versailles
Flora (or Primavera), reproduction of a fresco of the first century after J-C - Stabies - Italy
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Copyright 2016 © Atelier Stéphane Guégan
Copyright 2016 © Atelier Stéphane Guégan
Copyright 2016 © Atelier Stéphane Guégan
Perspective study
A number of trompe l'oeil are composed with architectural elements.
To this end, a thorough study of the perspective
is indispensable as is the phase of creativity.
Above : study of balustrades and columns for a ceiling with rotunda
Below cons : study of ornamentation work for pillars whit shadow
Projects on a grander scale
Even if a large part of our works are made in the workshop,
under a certain circumstances we can put all the necessary
elements in place on site.
Shown here is part of a church project restoration.
(pillars, gilding, faux marble, ornamentations)
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Copyright 2016 © Atelier Stéphane Guégan
Copyright 2016 © Atelier Stéphane Guégan
Copyright 2016 © Atelier Stéphane Guégan
Copyright 2016 © Atelier Stéphane Guégan
Contact :
For all enquires and informations, estimates or
rendez-vous you can contact us by phone or Email.
A visit to the workshop is only by appointement.
Atelier Stéphane Guégan
61, rue de Hoëdic
44420 Quimiac Mesquer
France
Tél: (+33) 0695843728
Email : ateliersguegan@gmail.com
Atelier Stéphane Guégan
61 rue de Hoëdic
44420 Quimiac Mesquer
France
Tel : (+33) 0695843728
Email : ateliersguegan@gmail.com
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