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Hardcover The Art of Illusion: A Trompe l'Oeil Painting Course Book

ISBN: 1581800975

ISBN13: 9781581800975

The Art of Illusion: A Trompe l'Oeil Painting Course

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Book Overview

From the hills of Tuscany to English country scenes, THE ART OF ILLUSION shows artists how to create stunning, three-dimensional murals on walls and furniture. The books starts by helping readers develop a workable design, draw it to scale, and transfer it to the painting surface using the principles of three-point perspective. Artists will then study techniques for surface preparation and color mixing before starting on the projects. Several classically inspired themes are included such as, a Tuscan view, a Tiepolo mural, Roman gods and creatures "en grisaille" and English country cattle murals. Artists will also find updated trompe l'oeil murals, featuring a whimsical changing room scene, a cozy-looking tabby cat, and a beach-side window view. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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6 customer ratings | 5 reviews

Rated 5 stars
This Book is a Fabulous Exercise for All Artists

After reading countless books on the art of Trompe L'oeil, I just can't speak highly enough of this one. This book is marvelous! Ms. Shearer uses easy-to-understand steps and does a terrific job of giving hints to those of us trying to improve our perspective and other techniques in making our murals more realistic. Most importantly, it gives tips that assume anyone can paint, yet it doesn't assume you are in Kindergarten!...

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Teaching a complicated process with simplicity

I wouldn't call this just a book. It's more of an illustrated guide to walk you through each step of the creative and production process of creating a trompe l'oeil mural or design. Even for the accomplished artist, this guide has tricks of the trade that others may not know about. I found the text very readable and felt Janet Shearer and her editors had the end-user's need for simplicity and uncomplicated visuals in mind...

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Brilliant Title

I found this book very inspiring - it makes you feel that you can do it yourself and it is all written so that it will work for a complete beginner, whilst allowing you to use any and all knowledge you may already possess. Because of the book I did Janet Shearer's Trompe L'Oeil 1-week course in Cornwall and I have now begun work on a complete wall. She has a fantastic eye and her understanding of perspective is brilliant...

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For anyone serious about becoming a trompe loeil artist!

This book is the answer to my prayers! I own many books on murals, trompe loeil, acrylic paint techniques, etc. and nothing compares to what I have learned from this book. It's just like going to school to learn these techniques (which I have, by the way). I could have saved myself alot of time and money if I knew that this book was coming out. It covers everything, from colors to use, equipment, brushes, perspective,...

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Rated 5 stars
Absolutely fantastic paintings, brilliant instructions

This is a terrific book - very well thought through instructions, wonderful paintings from a very talented artist. I have just about all the books in print on this subject and this is among the best. Well worth the money.

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