Trompe L'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions with Paint [Hardcover]

Roberta Gordon-Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1998

This practical introduction to a dramatic and versatile paint effect begins with a thorough explanation of basic techniques using detailed step-by-step photographs alongside clear instructions. It then goes on to show how to apply these techniques in eye-catching projects around the home.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891348883
• ISBN-13: 978-0891348887
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 7.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,231,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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66 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Teacher, August 29, 1999

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Paige Hudson (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trompe L'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions with Paint (Hardcover)

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 =)

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful step by step instructional book full of ideas, May 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Trompe L'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions with Paint (Hardcover)

I recieved this book looking for inspirations and ideas for my boring walls. I found many ideas I could use throughout my home. One thing I thought could have been improved on was the artists renditions of the pieces in the book. The shading is very chalky looking but can easily be fixed when you apply it to your walls. Over all a very good inspiring book to turn to for wall covering ideas.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A really great book to own after all, March 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Trompe L'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions with Paint (Hardcover)

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.