Trompe L'Oeil Bible

A unique collection of original and inspirational trompe l'oeil motifs and practical step-by-step projects to embellish your home.Murals and trompe l'oeil paintings are a unique way of adding personality to any part of the home. From the French term 'to trick the eye', they can create a particular atmosphere, enlarge a small space or create a focal point. Trompe l'Oeil Design Library contains everything you need to create the scene you want, from a country pitcher on a shelf or climbing wisteria, to curtains surrounding a window or a Greek landscape glimpsed through a marble arch. Each section contains two full-scale projects, one large-scale and one smaller, illustrated in step-by-step detail showing how the picture is built up.A wide selection of templates extends the theme, offering countless more designs. The tools, materials and techniques sections are comprehensive and easy to follow.Westall, Christopher is the author of 'Trompe L'Oeil Bible', published 2003 under ISBN 9780715314791 and ISBN 0715314793.