Natural paint textures


Old window, originally uploaded by rudygiron.

Because the high levels of humidity around Antigua, people have to paint their walls often. Not every time walls get painted they use the same color and after so many years when the paint peels, you get the gorgeous texture where the different colors peek through. The Antigua Protection Agency recommends that people use lime-stone-based paints because they allow the walls to breath. The lime-stone-based paints have shine, similar to pearls, so that is how you get some incredible colors as light changes through the day.

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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/25212452 Jazzy

    I like this colour very much =)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/24307752 Charles F Turbiville II

    I did not know that, great information, Rudy.

    Thanks!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/23761387 Chris

    Great shot. Please, go closer for more details on those textures.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/7146912 Eric

    This photo, although very beautiful, would not have been half as interesting if you hadn’t told about the lime-stone-based paints. Cool!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/4933786 Sarah

    Very interesting information about paint! I had no idea. Also, your photo is very beautiful.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/25530791 alice

    I do like these colors, as on your photo of 6th July.A

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18326537 Kris

    the worn-out look is always a good subject , Nice!

  • http://maniladailyphoto.com/ anne

    Beautiful photo Rudy! I love the texture and color :)

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  • fred wertz

    i am a painter, i would like permission to paint several of your doorway/window paintings. what is your policy regarding this? thank you.

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