11.   Susan Strauss, a friend who specializes in faux finishes, came over to help with the walls.

12.   Ten years ago, faux finishes on walls were foreign to most people.

13.   The faux mahogany finish on the floor-to-ceiling bookcases surrounding a second piano helps the shelves look original to the building.

14.   The exuberant central hall has encaustic tile from England and faux finishes.

15.   The Masonite floors in Studio A were hand painted by scenic artists in a faux wood finish.

16.   The pinkish brown stucco exterior, scored to resemble stone, has been painted to a faux marble finish.

17.   The unique imperfection of paint is what draws most to faux finishes.

18.   Then, to jazz it up a bit, they mixed fabrics on the love seat, and added beadboard to the walls, giving it a faux finish.

19.   Walls have faux finishes, fine paintings and assemblages of beautifully framed paintings and gouaches.

20.   Watching someone do a faux finish will help you understand the process.