Master Compendeum of Faux Finishes and Painting Illusions

Master Compendeum of Faux Finishes and Painting Illusions
Author: Karl-Heinz Meschbach
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-10-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780985619121

Karl-Heinz Meschbach, Meister HC after 60 Years in the Painting Trade compiles a reference book written for the seeker of knowledge and the professional painter and artist. Information on techniques, design and layout, and how to's. All answered in one place.

The Art of Faux

The Art of Faux
Author: Pierre Finkelstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 238
Release: 1997
Genre: Finishes and finishing
ISBN: 9780823008582

This sourcebook of decorative painted finishes covers paint, mediums, and their usage, the decorative painter's colour palette, varnishes, brushes, and tools, and surface preparation and clean-up procedures. In addition, Finkelstein presents the history of the two schools of decorative painting.

Trompe L'oeil at Home

Trompe L'oeil at Home
Author: Karen S. Chambers
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1991
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

With a breathtaking collection of photographs, this volume shows how rooms can be magically transformed through trompe-l'oeil murals, objects, paintings, and fabrics, as well as with painted faux finishes that dazzle and beguile the viewer. These ingenious techniques turn wooden floors into opulent marble expanses, adorn plain walls with neoclassical molding, upgrade ordinary furniture to period pieces, and add sumptuous garden views to windowless rooms.

The Paint Effects Bible

The Paint Effects Bible
Author: Kerry Skinner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Decoration and ornament
ISBN: 9781552977187

Directory of 100 faux finish paint formulas and how to apply them.

Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes

Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes
Author: Sunset Books
Publisher: Sunset Books/Sunset Publishing Corporation
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1999
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780376013880

With just a little bit of paint and a lot of imagination, you can turn ordinary rooms into heavenly havens. This provides you with everything you need to get started on easy home renovation projects. You can quickly learn how to do color-washing and more!

The Ultimate Book of Faux Finishes

The Ultimate Book of Faux Finishes
Author: Martha Kenton
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-07
Genre: Finishes and finishing
ISBN: 9781574865400

At last...great faux finishes easy enough for a beginner. Artist Martha Kenton shares her techniques for fabulous faux finishes in this soft cover publication.

Masters of Deception

Masters of Deception
Author: Al Seckel
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2004
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781402705779

Rings of seahorses seem to rotate and butterflies seems to transform into warriors right on the page. Astonishing creations of visual trickery by masters of the art, such as Escher, Dali, and Archimbolo make this breathtaking collection the definitive book of optical illusions. Includes an illuminating Foreword by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hofstadter.

Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes

Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes
Author: Sharon Ross
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Decoration and ornament
ISBN: 9781580111799

Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes shows how to turn an ordinary room into a modern work of art. Paint is the hottest design trend today. Exciting color photographs display the ways to use the magic of paint to create drama, texture, detail, and illusion around the house whether doing-it-yourself or working with a contractor. Easy step-by-step instructions walk homeowners through the process, from mixing paints and glazes to applying the techniques for sponging, ragging, stippling, color washing, spattering, combing, stenciling, marbling, and wood graining.