Trompe L'oeil Interiors: How to Create Convincing Murals and Painted Illusions - Softcover

Christopher Westall

9780715313947: Trompe L'oeil Interiors: How to Create Convincing Murals and Painted Illusions

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715313940 ISBN 13: 9780715313947

Publisher: David & Charles, 2002

This book gives clear, step-by-step instructions for carrying out a range of achievable trompe l'oeil projects in any room of the home. It includes comprehensive advice on basic techniques and elements such as choosing a location and preparing the surface, plus finding inspiration and thinking about your own decorative style. In addition, all the tools and materials you need to paint a decorative mural are illustrated with colour photographs and explanations. Special techniques, such as transferring images, mixing colours and understanding perspective, are explained in an easy-to-understand way. Small, stand-alone projects act as an introduction to basic techniques and key trompe l'oeil elements. Next, the main projects combine several key techniques, starting with simple ones and progressing to more complex styles.

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About the Author:

Chris Westall is an established interior designer with over ten year's experience painting trompe l'oeils and murals. He currently heads his own interior design company and works on murals and trompe l'oeils for a range of private commissions. Chris lives in Wickford, Essex.

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