Trompe L'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions with Paint

by Roberta Gordon-Smith, Christopher Westall, Gordon-Smith, et al.

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 071531257X
• ISBN13: 9780715312575
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.2" x 10.7"

Customer Reviews

A really great book to own after all

I have been using this book for a while now, and i would like to increase my previous review rating from 3 to 5 stars. I have had a chance to compare this book with other literature and i now realise what a great resource book it is. The instructions are easy to follow and i was able to apply the simple techniques it contains to the more elaborate trompe l'oeils that i wished to attempt - where other materials had led me to beleive that this would be beyond my ability. I have also come to appreciate the short and simple list of material needed for each project making this book a true source of inspiration.

A Wonderful Teacher

I just finished several "stone blocks" in my dining room, and I am almost embarrassed to say that I literally squealed with delight at how easy it was and how good it turned out! And I'm not a novice painter; I'm a NON-painter. Roberta Gordon-Smith is one of those gifted people who can teach her subject to anyone...truly. Thank you SO much =)

I love this book.

Having attempted Tromp l'Oeil on my own with only painting on a much smaller scale as experience, I found this book to be a great technique book as well as totally inspiring!! I am ready to begin again, but properly, as a result of the ready information in this fantastic book!

A great resource book for beginners and accomplished artists

My art teacher offered this book to students in my first class on painting murals and furniture. I found it to be an excellent source of ideas for beginners and those with previous experience. The step by step directions made it very easy for me, as a beginner, to get acceptable results the first time, plus there are fabulous projects for those with more advanced skills. Thanks so much for such a great resource book.

Great intoduction to how Trompe L'oell is done.

I was looking for a book that explained what Trompe L'oell was and if it was possible for me, a not so talented painter, to do some of this in my own home. This book answered all of my beginner questions, gave me the confidence to try it myself, and gave me ideas of what I wanted to paint where.