This book is a must-have for anyone seeking to explore the intriguing possibilities of trompe l'oeil. Designed to be used by newcomers to the art and featuring sophisticated content that will captivate professionals, Painted Illusions includes: Step-by-step projects using stencil techniques so easy to master that even novices can paint beautiful faux finishes and trompe l'oeil images; Inspiring photographs of completed projects and helpful hints for alternative applications; A variety of possible effects, including inlaid wood, embroidered fabric, embossed leather, and decorative plaster moldings; With Painted Illusions, readers can make magic.
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Melanie Royals, director and principal instructor at the San Diego School of Decorative Painting, is an experienced professional home decorator specializing in stencils and paint effects. Her work has appeared in several American publications.
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This is my first book by this author and I was blown away. I am not a big fan of the folk-art type of decor BUT there are only a couple of examples of that style in this book. The remainder designs would rival Debbie Travis'.
Where do I start? Her freeform stencil of the grapevines and scrolls is one of the prettiest examples of layering of stencils. I think why I like her is that it's MUCH MORE realistic looking than most of the stencil art out there. I think it must be her technique. My favorite part of the book is from chapter 3 to the end of the book. The photos are great in showing how to do each step. A lot of embossing and faux fabric techniques that look exactly like damask and other patterned fabric. It is really amazing. Now don't get me wrong, I did not like every wall in this book. The Batik was not for me, only because it looked too "country" for my taste, but again, the technique could be used for a different design. The Oriental Brocade was a little too much for me. This author got it right in how to demonstrate the steps. They are all numbered in order and the pictures clearly demonstrate the technique. She even has a technique that looks like crewel embroidery. To me, the best techniques in the book were: ~Embossed Leather - looks so real. I think I am going to try it in my husband's study ~Decorative Carved Dado - it REALLY looks carved ~Faux Stone Tile ~Carved Stone Frieze ~Velvet Embossing ~Printed Linen ~Damask - done is a beautiful tone-on-tone ~Shimmering Silk If I had just looked at the pictures, I would have said, "How beautiful! Wish I could do that," but with the explicit details and instructions, I really think I can. Well worth the money and I plan on looking up more of this auhor's books.
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fantastic results for normal skill levels,
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The instructions are highly detailed and eminently reproducible by anyone with attention to detail. The vast majority of books like this are based on freehand artistic abilities. This book is different. It teaches how to get stunning results for the typical person. Best in class, no question about it!
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Excellent book!,
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The thing that makes this book great, is that Royals tells you the exact type and name brand of paints to purchase in order to achieve these effects. Showing a color of a "tan" may not be the color you need to achieve certain results, because there are several tans. She shows you the stencils used and takes you step by step. It helps to know a little about shading and highlighting to get the results you're after. Very,very happy with this book. Great price also.
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These round, flat-tipped brushes are designed exclusively for stenciling. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sand Texture, Ultimate Stippler, Royal Design Studio Stencil, Royal Plaster, Clay Bisque, Easy Mask, Richmond Gold, Linen White, Tuscan Wall Treatment, Berkshire Beige, Faux Stone Tile, Raspberry Sherbet, Smooth Texture, Easy Blend Stencil Paint, Pearl White, Ultimate Stenciling New!
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These round, flat-tipped brushes are designed exclusively for stenciling. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sand Texture, Ultimate Stippler, Royal Design Studio Stencil, Royal Plaster, Clay Bisque, Easy Mask, Richmond Gold, Linen White, Tuscan Wall Treatment, Berkshire Beige, Faux Stone Tile, Raspberry Sherbet, Smooth Texture, Easy Blend Stencil Paint, Pearl White, Ultimate Stenciling New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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