What we do

Created by Carole Da-Cruz in 1998, The French Brush has been a leading studio in 

Los Angeles' decorative painting industry.

We provide a wide range innovative artistic solutions aimed at enhancing the visual appeal of private residential and commercial spaces, with projects ranging from modest to extensive in size.

Included services, but not limited to:

• Elegant Faux Finishes - Walls - Contemporary - Old world - Metallic - Ombré effect - color wash - Glazing and 'french brush' technique.
• Plasters - Venetian, Roman Clay, lime wash - Specialty plasters
• Restoration - Matching repairs on damages of various surfaces.
• Faux Effects - Stone, Marbleizing - Wood finishes - Metal patinas
• Decorative - Stenciling - custom decor, hand-painted motifs, details
• Fine Murals and Trompe l'oeil - Traditional - Modern - scenic 
• Children's Themes - whimsical - Educative - mature - sophisticated 
• Commercial Designs - Murals - Logos- ad designs - Signage 

Our versatile artistic skills allow us to embrace challenging or unique projects.

We welcome you to browse through our extensive Portfolio Gallery with selected images of our various services.

At The French Brush, we adopts a collaborative approach, closely partnering with clients to comprehend their vision and needs. Following an initial on-site consultation and brainstorming session to explore project ideas, we prepare a rough estimate and provide preliminary mockups or hand-painted samples on request. After agreements are reached, a final proposal is provided, and work scheduling will be arranged. We require a partial deposit for samples rendering, before final designs are produced and work commences. 

Custom decors and finishes are tailored to compliment our clients' palette and sense of style, ensuring a sophisticated and harmonious aesthetic for each unique project.

Consultation and quote estimate fees: $125, waived upon approved project.

We handle each project with professionalism and care, respecting the environment and space of our clients. Our organized approach ensures efficiency, and our commitment to cleanliness minimizes disruption. We operate with discretion and respect, ensuring a seamless experience.

Carole takes pride in representing herself and her crew with Joie de vivre, embodying positivity, friendliness, and flexibility, all while maintaining a high level of precision in style and dedication to quality.

• Our guarantee is our commitment to deliver exceptional craftsmanship that ensures client satisfaction. Additionally, our team is dedicated to not only meeting deadlines but also surpassing our clients' expectations.

• We use only the highest quality materials and techniques to ensure a beautiful and long-lasting finish. Zero voc paint and uv coating available upon request.

Is named and preferred by The French Brush studio, which prides itself on its unique mastering. It renders stunning wall effects, from subtle to textured depth, achieved through layered applications that carefully select color values and tones, seamlessly blended and modeled together using quick and energetic motions. The result is a soft yet beautifully textured finish reminiscent of ancient wall patinas, adding richness and dimension to the surface. The 'ombré' effect is best achieved with this method.

Visit our gallery of wall finishes showcasing the 'french brush' method amongst others, including 'ombré' effect.