Trompe L'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions With Paint by Roberta Gordon-Smith

Trompe L'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions With Paint by Roberta Gordon-Smith

As the French expression implies, trompe l'oeil is the art of 'tricking the eye,' creating an optical illusion that leaves viewers questioning, "Is it real or is it not?" Roberta Gordon-Smith’s Trompe L'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions With Paint provides a comprehensive guide to mastering this captivating art form. Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your skills, this book offers a clear, practical approach to painting illusions that can transform any space in your home.

From simple colorwashing techniques to more intricate freehand designs, Trompe L'Oeil covers everything you need to know about creating faux stonework, pillars, flowers, and even entire decorative compositions. Step-by-step instructions with accompanying photographs ensure that even complex illusions are easy to replicate. An inspirational gallery at the end showcases a variety of trompe l'oeil creations to inspire your own projects, making this a versatile and dynamic addition to any artist or DIYer's library.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive introduction to trompe l'oeil techniques.
• Step-by-step instructions with detailed photographs for clarity.
• Covers a range of techniques from beginner to advanced, including colorwashing, shading, faux stonework, and freehand designs.
• Includes a gallery of finished works to inspire your creativity.
• Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, interior designers, and painters.
• Helps you create optical illusions to transform spaces in your home.
• Learn how to create faux architectural features like pillars and paneling.
• Includes freehand painting techniques for flowers, foliage, pots, and more.
• Ideal for artists looking to expand their repertoire with decorative painting.
• An essential guide to achieving stunning effects with paint.