Decorative Mini Murals You Can Paint [Paperback]

Kerry Trout (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2002

By starting small, Decorative Mini-Murals You Can Paint makes it easy for anyone to experience the joy of mural painting. Kerry Trout guides readers through 12 step-by-step projects, including country vistas, gardens, flowers, a grandfather clock, trompe l'oeil objects and more! Readers can choose the project and surface size that matches their ability and comfort level, making this book perfect for beginners and advanced artists alike.

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About the Author

Kerry Trout has been drawing and painting since childhood. After studying commercial art in college, she began a successful career in graphic arts. Soon after, she began to create one-of-a-kind pieces for private clients. She teaches classes and paints in her studio 'Studio on the Square' in Danville, Indiana.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581801459
• ISBN-13: 978-1581801453
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,923,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unique subject matter, June 23, 2003

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This review is from: Decorative Mini Murals You Can Paint (Paperback)

I have many books on murals, decorative painting, and trompe l'oeil. This book provides info not seen in others. It is a good companion to the Donna Dewberry One-Stroke method of decorative painting. It is perhaps a little too advanced for the brand new beginner.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They're Gorgeous !, December 17, 2004

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Virginia Allain "retired librarian" (Poinciana, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Decorative Mini Murals You Can Paint (Paperback)

Here are the projects shown in the book:
*a bunny triptych
*trompe l'oeil window shade
*schoolhouse notebook
*goldfinch frame
*covered bridge box
*mountain view lodge
*Tuscany hatbox
*trompe l'oeil cat
*Shaker clock
*trompe l'oeil wall shelf
The designs demonstrated in the book could be applied to many different situations, not just the projects listed. The art is exquisite and she really does tell you how to do the different brushstrokes for everything from blades of grass to chimney smoke. She tells exactly what color to use for each, and what kind of brush.
As a beginner, I just don't have the confidence to tackle these. I think I'll try stenciling first and maybe build up my comfort level. The artist has a website where you can see her portfolio and get an idea of the kind of painting this book covers.

1.0 out of 5 stars Decorative Mini Murals You Can Paint, August 18, 2009

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Norma J. Ball "Jill Ball" (KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Decorative Mini Murals You Can Paint (Paperback)

The title suggests you can paint mini murals from this book, no you probably can't. I purchased this book as a fun gift for a budding hobby artist friend. It really isn't worth opening the front cover, so many other books will serve you better. A big thumbs done on this one.
Jill Ball