Intonaco describes a technique of using contemporary construction products to simulate the unique qualities of traditional fresco painting - deep richly layered colors, textured surfaces and overall color brilliance.

Intonaco painting substitutes contemporary construction products such as lightweight joint compound for plaster of Paris, and enhances the spectrum of pigmentation to include acrylic, watercolor and even pastel chalk.

This results in unique surface qualities, including

• Rich pigment layering and tinting
• Surface sculpting and relief
• Integration of found objects, such as broken mirrors, wire, metal scraps, etc.

Here is how it is done

	Sheets of recycled OSB (oriented strand board) are cut to desired sizes.Edges are sanded and beveled to minimize splintering.
Larger pieces are reinforced with glued and screwed 1" x 2" wood slats.
	Faces are primed with high-quality primer
Mirrors and/or other found objects are glued and embedded.
	A primary layer of joint compound is applied. The surface is built up with additional layers of compound and sanded smooth.
Images are sketched and developed. Paint and pigments are applied. The surface is sealed. Pieces are individually signed, titled, numbered and logged.Hangers and additional framing are attached