Here is a gallery of handpainted woods.

Imitating the wood is only a part of the work, because it's all about decorating and refinement.

All the mouldings you'll see on the pannels are fake. That's also part of the trompe l'oeil. They are a product of painted shadows and lights.

Wood imitations can be painted and used on any surfaces.

They are protected by coats of varnish, depending on the use of the surface.