Handbook of Painted Decoration The Tools, Materials, and Step-By-Step Techniques of Trompe-L'Oeil Painting

In this authoritative and practical guide, two distinguished teachers and award-winning artist-painters share their knowledge and the secrets of their trade, providing clear step-by-step instruction on all the techniques and expert advice on tools and materials. From the simplest geometric borders to panoramic murals, they cover every conceivable subject, providing a vast repertoire of fine visual effects. Among them are: basic patinas and variations, marble, wood, bricks and stonework, mosaics, ivory, terracotta, mother-of-pearl, leather, parchment, decorative friezes and ornamental devices, drapery, trelliswork, and many other faux materials. Illustrated in full color throughout, The Handbook of Painted Decoration is a necessary reference for everyone who loves trompe l'oeil-whether painter, decorator, interior designer, or homeowner.Guegan, Yannick is the author of 'Handbook of Painted Decoration The Tools, Materials, and Step-By-Step Techniques of Trompe-L'Oeil Painting' with ISBN 9780393730012 and ISBN 0393730018.