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The Painted Ceiling: Over 100 Original Designs and Details (Hardcover)

~ Graham Rust (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)


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In The Painted Ceiling, Graham Rust shares his secrets for creating a wide range of painted ceilings: daytime and nighttime skies; birds and animals; cloud formations; rustic schemes featuring flower-decked trellises; trompe loeil architectural details such as plasterwork, paneling, and coffering; simple geometric patterns; and allegorial scenes in a grand manner. He also explains how to choose just the right design for the area you wish to paint.


About the Author

Graham Rust is internationally renowned for his murals and ceiling paintings, which can be found in houses in Britain, Europe, and America. A collection of his original mural designs appears in his highly successful book, The Painted House. His drawings and paintings have been widely exhibited and special collections have been used as book illustrations.

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  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Bulfinch (May 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0821226894
  • ISBN-13: 978-0821226896
  • Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 10.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #434,068 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars For Graham Rust fans only, July 6, 2002
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I bought this book on the basis of some of the glowing reviews here but was very disappointed. Yes, his paintings are beautiful, BUT his advice is mainly on how he makes HIS work. There is a chapter entitled 'Practical Aspects', but it has only ONE page of actual text! The rest are more pictures of the same work.

If angels, clouds, and birds are not what you aspire to paint exclusively, then stay away from this book. If you are buying a book solely for inspiration, as I was, a better choice is a book featuring the work of many artists such as 'Trompe L'loeil' by Lynette Wrigley. If your aim though is to paint like Graham Rust, this book is it.

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, February 6, 2002
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I bought this book to get ideas to paint my ceilings. Basically it was pretty much the same thing over and over again, with slight variations. Not at all what I was looking for!
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy of ANY coffee table..., November 12, 2001
By S. Solitaire (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews
If ever there was a book that completely thrilled my senses, this was it!! From the moment I received this book, I was so in awe of Grahams artwork and techniques. I really can't get enough of his books. I also have The Painted House which has become my most favorite reference book for my work. I am a muralist and decorative finish artist which is why I am always scouring the books for references at Amazon. Out of all books that I have ordered, Graham Rust is the best. I can't imagine anyone not falling in love with his works.
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3.0 out of 5 stars For some, a stretch
I found this book at the library and after a quick leaf through, bought it as a Christmas gift. The recipient is not a professional muralist; neither of us will learn much about... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Karen Tiede

5.0 out of 5 stars an inspiration
i pull this book out all the time. love it gives amazing ideas. I also love the ceiling in The House that Faux Built.The House That Faux Built
Published 18 months ago by ernie

4.0 out of 5 stars Not instructional
This book is chock full of beautiful painted ceilings using trompe l'oeil. There are no instructional references.
Published on July 3, 2006 by Hollie Diane

3.0 out of 5 stars View from a professional
As a professional mural painter, I found some of the ideas in this book to be inspiring. However much that was written in the book was useless information describing what you are... Read more
Published on April 10, 2004 by Kurt

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration
If you are looking to be inspired, this is the book. I am a muralist who is looking for something extraordinary to aspire to. I found it here. Read more
Published on March 21, 2003 by Lisa McMillen

5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLE BEAUTIFUL
Graham Rust is a renowned artist known internationally for his murals and ceiling paintings. This is my first chance to review his work in print, and I have to say, it was... Read more
Published on August 17, 2001 by Brenda S. Weeaks

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