Trompe l'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions with Paint by Roberta Gordon-Smith
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Trompe l'Oeil
Trompe l'Oeil
Summary
Providing an explanation of trompe l'oeil techniques using step-by-step photography to ensure an understanding of how each technique is achieved, this book offers trompe l'oeil projects ranging from simple colour washing and fading to more advanced compositions with shelves, ornaments and windows.
Trompe l'Oeil Summary
Table of Contents
Introduction - materials, equipment, preparation. Section 1 The techniques: colourwash and shading - stonework, pediments and pillars, skies, panelling, Italian distressed walls; simple freehand painting - flowers and foliage, pots and containers; fabric, fringing, rope and tassels; advanced perspective and drawing objects. Section 2 Projects: hat box; sprigs of herbs for kitchen; vase of tulips on a mantlepiece; children's cupboard; bathroom corner cabinet; kitchen cabinet; fire screen; chest of drawers. Section 3 Ideas and inspiration: templates.
Additional information
GOR003722171
9780715312575
071531257X
Trompe l'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions with Paint by Roberta Gordon-Smith
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
20010830
144
N/A
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