Beginners can try their hands at basic projects (some requiring only six steps to complete,) while intermediate decorators can take on more elaborate trompe l'oeil compositions featuring landscapes, drapery and architectural elements.Complete instructions show how to block out shapes, scale drawings, and use shading and highlighting to create three-dimensional effects. Readers will also find a techniques and materials section, as well as a template section with full-size, traceable patterns.
All Trompe L'oeil painting uses light and shadow to create illusory forms and surfaces. This how-to manual introduces the techniques of painting with monochrome washes, a key element of Trompe L'oeil painting. It gives step-by step instructions for a variety of grisaille effects, shows how to utilize such avant-garde materials as sheet steel and plastic foil, and offers a collection of classical and modern motifs to copy.
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 and shadow. Stencils can now be precision-cut by lasers from fine, yet tough, flexible sheets, allowing pin-point accuracy for overlays and 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 and ideas for your home. Over 150 step-by-step photos illustrate how to create beautiful stencilled effects. Basic skills are clearly explained, incl. ragging and colorwashing surfaces, creating form and building up 3-D images.
By their sheer size and ambition, murals can pose difficult and unique challenges for the artist. This practical book guides you through the process, from first choosing a design to applying the paint to the wall. Written by a leading artist, it covers the principles of artistic practice before explaining how to approach a large-scale project. Throughout, it shares the tips and tricks behind this most impressive of art forms. It covers in detail materials and equipment; colour theory and building a palette; planning a design; translating a sketch onto a large wall or canvas and it gives specific techniques including the use of stencils and trompe l'oeil. It guides you through the process from planning a design; understanding dimensions, composition and perspective and translating a sketch onto a large wall or canvas, and it will be an essential reference to artists, interior designers, theatre designers, scenic artists and entertainment venues. It is beautifully illustrated with 265 colour illustrations. Gary Myatt is a leading mural artist and his commissions take him around the world.
This collection of stencils includes a Chinese Dragon, Bamboo, Oriental Figure with Coolie Hat, Ying Yang Koi, a Bonsai Tree, & Three Cranes. Also included are the Chinese Symbols for Eternity, Friendship, Happiness, Harmony, Long Life, Peace, Prosperity, Tranquility, Truth, and Dragon. This collection was assembled for you, the artist and crafter, to use as a guide in creating some great works of art by combining the images with symbols. Paint them on paper for framing, furniture, or fabrics for pillows or curtains to bring a little of the Orient into your home. Just use your imagination and the possibilities are endless!