Trompe LOeil Using Stencils A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Three-Dimensional Effects for the Home

Trompe l'oeil is a French term which literally means Ôdeceiving the eye'. It is used to describe any decorative art which imitates reality. In stenciling, this is usually accomplished by creating shape, volume, texture, shade & shadow. Stencils can now be precision-cut by lasers from fine, yet tough, flexible sheets, allowing pin-point accuracy for overlays & a greater potential for detail. Paint tech. means that it is now possible to stencil on virtually any surface. This beautifully illustrated guide features a variety of trompe l'oeil designs & ideas for your home. Over 150 step-by-step photos illustrate how to create beautiful stencilled effects. Basic skills are clearly explained, incl. ragging & colorwashing surfaces, creating form & building up 3-D images.Mills, Lynda is the author of 'Trompe LOeil Using Stencils A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Three-Dimensional Effects for the Home' with ISBN 9780756763442 and ISBN 0756763444.