How to Start a Faux Painting or Mural Business: A Guide to Making Money in the Decorative Arts

Book Description

The complete how-to guide for turning faux, mural, and decorative painting skills into a viable, home-based career! Covering everything from the fundamentals of buying supplies to coping with the growing pains of a successful business, this essential sourcebook provides a wealth of tested tips and techniques on such crucial topics as getting referrals, buying insurance, building a portfolio, dealing with supply stores, evaluating job sites, negotiating prices, interviewing clients, and much more!

Customer Reviews:

Very good book.......2007-01-19

I bought this book for my brother who is an artist and he loves the book.

Excellent.......2006-07-03

I read and re-read this book then handed it over to my sales and marketing manager. A MUST for a faux business owner.

Thank Heaven for Rebecca Pittman.......2006-06-14

This book gave me everything I need to start my own faux painting business, including confidence! Thank you Rebecca for the insight, the humor and the weekly accounting ledger located in the back. Great, superb, and HIGHLY recommended.

excellent.......2006-03-18

starting out as a muralist, and i bought the book before i landed my first job. i found it amazing how DETAILED and ENTERTAINING this book was. i knew nothing about how to start being in this business, and this book served as a complete guide. as i was reading it i thought that there were suggestions what i would never never need in life, BUT !!! boy, was i wrong. every word this book has in it is worth the pennies you pay. if you are startin out and have no clue how to manage your own business, this is a must for you!!!

A NEW CAREER AT AGE 50.......2005-10-25

I have wanted to do this for years and this little book has given me the push I needed. This is a wonderful book for anyone getting into this business,, I will refer to it often.. Thank you Rebecca!!!!!!!!!

Painting Your House Inside and Out: Tips and Techniques for Flawless Interiors and Exteriors

Average customer rating:

This book has the answers
Very good resource
Quick and Easy Paint Color Solutions
It's Got It All!

Painting Your House Inside and Out: Tips and Techniques for Flawless Interiors and Exteriors

Manufacturer: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
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Painting Secrets
Paint your home
Perfect Palettes for Painting Rooms: Plus Complete Decorating Guidelines
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House Painting: Inside and Out (Fine Homebuilding)

ASIN: 1592230350

Book Description

Painting Your House Inside and Out explores today's range of paint and special effects products and offers instructions for choosing, mixing, and using them for a variety of home-decorating purposes. Here is practical advice on everything from preparing surfaces, choosing colors and equipment, and understanding paint properties to mastering techniques. It includes tips on avoiding common and costly pitfalls as well as a step-by-step plan for getting the desired results. Over 250 photographs and illustrations are featured.

Customer Reviews:

This book has the answers.......2004-03-11

I like this book very much. Not only does it answer color questions for inside my house, but it gives me color guidance and inspiration for the outside of my house (which is in dire need of a paint job). The photography in the book is lovely . The detailed instruction for choosing colors makes it easier than I thought it would be. This beautiful book is a useful tool.

Very good resource.......2003-09-20

My wife and I found this book very helpful in determining colors for the outside of our house. I learned what was needed to prep and paint the house as well. My wife enjoyed the information on color for our rooms and is planning a color scheme. This book is worth the investment.

Quick and Easy Paint Color Solutions.......2003-07-11

I gave this book to several friends as house warming and wedding gifts. Both friends said they loved the book, but more than that, they were able to get use out of it. One friend found a beautiful putty paint color for the outside of her house. Her house looks amazing with charcoal colored shutters. She is so happy with the result. My other friend chose a color scheme for her living room, dining room and family room. She said the book made it easy. I have since purchased a copy for myself. I'm reading it now and am getting very inspired to make changes in my own home.

It's Got It All!.......2003-06-25

This is a very comprehensive guide for choosing colors for both the interior and exterior of your home. It includes everything you would ever need to know about color, painting techniques, and everything in between. This is the only guide that I will need to accomplish my goals. There is simply nothing about the color selection and painting process that isn't thoughtfully addressed in this book. Plus, the photographs and are beautiful! It's got it all.

Professional Painted Finishes: A Guide to the Art and Business of Decorative Painting (Whitney Library of Design)

Average customer rating:

Excellant book!!
Not really recommended but OKAY
The best of the best
Good variety
Superb book - Knowledge of teaching & Painting -

Professional Painted Finishes: A Guide to the Art and Business of Decorative Painting (Whitney Library of Design)
Ina Brosseau Marx , Allen Marx , and Robert Marx
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Art of Faux: The Complete Sourcebook of Decorative Painted Finishes (Crafts Highlights)
How to Start a Faux Painting or Mural Business: A Guide to Making Money in the Decorative Arts
The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes
Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques
The Handbook of Painted Decoration: The Tools, Materials, and Step-By-Step Techniques of Trompe-L'Oeil Painting (Open Market Edition)

ASIN: 0823044181

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One lovely feature of this volume is that it shows the real material that inspired different faux finishes next to the excellent painted imitations. After extensive coverage of all aspects of getting started (tools and materials, preparation, safety concerns, and design and color considerations), and of working with glazes, there are dozens of detailed recipes for various marble and graining effects. The final chapter, "Professional Practice," explains how to set up your own decorative-painting business, including assembling a portfolio, identifying and reaching your market, financial planning, calculating rates and expenses, preparing samples, organizing the workspace, and working with clients. You'll even find a prototype contract and a checklist of supplies to bring on the job. Those who want to produce spectacular faux-finish results will learn a lot from Professional Painted Finishes.

Customer Reviews:

Excellant book!!.......2007-04-17

If you can't decide what to do to that plain ole drab wall look through this book!! Shows step by step exciting and new techniques that maybe one wouldn't' have thought of ((or have the nerve to do)). If you get get stuck in what to do, just flip through and it will get your " creative juices" flowing!!

Not really recommended but OKAY.......2006-07-03

I was looking forward to this book but was rather disappointed due to the extensive written instructions but the rather sketchy illustrative photos.

The best of the best.......2006-06-01

I bought this book more than ten years ago, I have an almost complete collection of books on painted finished, especially of wood and marble. The "Professional Painted Finishes" is absolutely the best I have, it is oozing QUALITY throughout. It is not for beginners but is The reference to return to again and again. It is also lovely just to browse through.

Good variety.......2004-06-30

I liked this book because it contained great illustrations and it also had helpful information about the business side of faux finishing. The text is compact, so each page contains alot of data.

Superb book - Knowledge of teaching & Painting -.......2001-12-09

Great book for all levels.
Ina and Allan Marx run a great faux finishing school that has spawned this great book. Complete
and through it a bible for novice to expert painters. Not only do they teach you the technique, but alos
how to "look and see" the item you are painting from nature. They are true professionals and
above all both are excellent teachers. I have taken their classes, and as there is no substituion for
taking one of their classes, this book is a great how to guide if you can't take one.
Excellent. Their knowledge of teaching and superb knowledge of faux painting marry in this books.

Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques

Average customer rating:

Well worth the money.
great for all skill levels!
A Great Resource!
Great book for any skill level!
An excellant start for a beginner or a expert...

Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques
Elise Kinkead , and Sharon Ross
Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner
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Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes
Recipes For Surfaces, Volume Ii - New And Exciting Ideas For Decorative Paint Finishes
Painting Techniques & Faux Finishes
The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes
Decorative Paint & Faux Finishes

Product Features:

Creative Homeowner Press #279550 Paint Techniques Book
CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS

ASIN: 1580110649

Product Description

Learn how to use the magic of paint to create texture, detail, illusion, and drama in your home. If you are looking for an exciting way to decorate, Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques will show you how with beautiful painted effects that are not just for skilled artists or homeowners who can afford to hire them. With a little patience, practice, and the simple advice offered in this book, anyone can transform an ordinary surface into a delight for the eye. Easy-to-follow techniques include sponging, ragging, stippling, color washing, spattering, combing, creating a sky effect, stenciling, marbling, and wood graining.

Complete step-by-step instructions with color photos of each technique

Over 300 full-color photographs and illustrations

Stunning step-by-step photos and beautiful shots of complete rooms will inspire you to try the elegant effects in your home

Easy-to-read reference format

Comprehensive guide for achieving professional-looking results

Written in a clear and concise manner

Shows even the most inexperienced amateur how to successfully complete a decorative painting project

The book's serious approach to paint techniques appeals to professionals looking for instruction on a specific technique

Softcover, 272 pages

Customer Reviews:

Well worth the money........2006-07-12

The techniques in this book are so painstakingly explained with text and photos that it's almost as if the authors are looking over your shoulder as you work. The reader will notice many extra tips and suggestions along the way in margins, charts, stylized boxes or picture captions. One feature called "Masterstroke" contains ideas for one a bit more advanced or ambitious.

Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques might be a bit overwhelming for someone who's never tried any of the techniques. It's probably better suited for someone who's done some experimentation with these techniques previously. This is not a book for someone who just wants to sponge a jewelry box or closet wall. At the other end of the spectrum, even an advanced painter should find things of interest here to help him/her fine-tune some techniques.

great for all skill levels!.......2006-02-04

I bought this book as a just in case my other book didn't have all the information I needed but I ended up using this book as my main book to do my house. Great illustrations and explanations.

A Great Resource!.......2001-08-02

I bought this book in preparation for painting rooms in our first home. Having always rented, I didn't know what all was required in preparing your surface or how to choose the proper application tools. This book started from the beginning and included these topics. The examples throughout the book are marvelous and the directions for achieving such great effects, as stenciling, colorwashing, stippling, sponging, ragging, etc. are easy to understand. The instructions also include applying the these techniques to not only walls, but objects like picture frames, candlesticks and furniture if appropriate. A must have for anyone who is redocorating their home and wants to stretch their budget a little further by using paint techniques.

Great book for any skill level!.......2001-01-12

I am a professional faux finisher/muralist, and I really enjoyed this book. I have literally dozens of books on decorative painting techniques, and this is one of my favorites. It's like an encyclopedia- lots of different techniques explained very clearly, with good general info. If you're not sure what type of finish you're looking for, this would be a good book to invest in. Also has a good color reference for help on mixing your own paint colors. Another nice feature is that there are finishes in both water and oil based paints. Some Faux books only deal with oils, which i personally don't like to work with because of the smell and clean-up, etc... If you're looking for a more advanced book, I'd suggest "The Art of Faux" by Pierre Finkelstein.

An excellant start for a beginner or a expert..........2000-03-29

I am currently reading this book as I prepare to redecorate my home using painting techiques. This book is excellant in the volume of information it contains from a discussion of colors, paints, glazes, brushes, and tools to specific techniques such as sponging, ragging, stippling, color washing, etc. I found the contents to be very specific yet simple enough for a beginner like me. The best feature however is the variety of color pictures that accompany each topic. Once I have mastered the simpler techniques, this book will allow me to move on to the more advanced techniques which are also included. Happy painting!

The Painted House: Over 100 Original Designs for Mural and Trompe L'Oeil Decoration

Average customer rating:

Not instructional
Oh The Possibilities
Not useful
good reference, not for beginners
Gorgeous works, terrific for inspiration

The Painted House: Over 100 Original Designs for Mural and Trompe L'Oeil Decoration
Graham Rust
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
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How to Start a Faux Painting or Mural Business: A Guide to Making Money in the Decorative Arts

ASIN: 0821224549

Customer Reviews:

Not instructional.......2006-07-03

This is a great book to see what someone else has done using trompe l'oeil, however it is not instructional.

Oh The Possibilities.......2006-01-13

The murals in this book are beautiful, fantastical, grand and WAY above my abilities. :-) I enjoyed this book because of the possibilities and the ideas it fostered versus my ability (or inability) to mimic the designs. I've been looking for a book that addresses how to incorporate doors into murals and this is the first one that I've come across that showed some ideas.

Obviously, this author and muralist is a VERY experienced painter (note his mural interpretation of the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe nursery rhyme - pg 82). Many of the murals depicted would be something expected in a museum, hotel or grandiose mansion. In fact, if you look in the back of the book you will notice that many of them are from private collections and the Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford.

The Painted House does not contain much info on techniques or step-by-step instructions. It is more of an idea book to open your mind to possibilities. I do think some of the less complex designs could be adapted to smaller spaces with some creative thinking.

If you want inspiring mural designs to paint, this book is probably only for the very experienced or talented artist. If you are a creative beginner, it's a good resource for ideas to stimulate projects on your own artistic level.

Not useful.......2005-10-01

Although the work depicted in the photos is incredible, none of it is very useful. Nice to look at - not at all practical for everyday painters.

good reference, not for beginners.......2005-07-20

I am a decorative artist, and I found this book to be really helpful when looking for inspiration,or looking up some new themes, fresh ideas.If You are a beginner looking for a step by step guide, don't bother,it won't help.However, it WILL make You want to paint, because it is just so beautiful, it makes You want to grab Your brush and paint all over the place. I also found this useful to show it to clients who want a mural, but are not sure about a theme.

Gorgeous works, terrific for inspiration.......2003-01-13

This book is full of beautiful paintings and ideas. The author gives you layout examples so you could literally paint your whole house, or at the very least all 4 walls of a room. Some of the examples are things like: being in an Arabian tent with one flap rolled back to reveal a beautiful desertscape; an indoor swimming pool circled with mythological creatures; draped fabric on all the walls, etc. There are many more, and they're simply breathtaking. The author has painted murals inside museums in Europe, so you know the quality is there. There are oodles of color photos here, and while this isn't a full blown step-by-step book, with 1,2,3 pictures, it gets 4 stars because of it's incredible diversity of mural use, from small to large, and the inspiration that comes from it. I wish it were a little less costly, but it is a nice book with quality paper stock and binding. I know I will refer to it when I start my mural project. If it had more of a beginner's feel, I'd have given it 5 stars.

Domus: Wall Painting in the Roman House (Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum)

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A Must Have Book
Fabulous in every respect

Domus: Wall Painting in the Roman House (Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum)
Donatella Mazzoleni , and Umberto Pappalardo
Manufacturer: Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0892367660

Customer Reviews:

A Must Have Book.......2006-01-31

I saw a copy of Domus while in Naples and knew I would have to order a copy when I returned home. The book is beautifully produced with an excellent essay by Donatella Mazzolini on the architecture of Roman houses, focusing on those under discussion in Pompeii, Herculaneum and Rome. This is followed by an essay by Umberto Pappalando on the Domus Romana, focusing on the development of houses and gardens. As good as these essays are it is the pages dealing with the houses themselves that is jaw-dropping. The houses are arranged in sections following the development of the Roman domus and include color pictures and diagrams of the houses. There are short introductions to the homes followed by a portfolio section consisting of close up pictures of the frescos printed on non-glossy textured paper that gives a better impression of how the painting appears to the observer. These reproductions are superb.

The choice of buildings is impressive. There are far too many to list but among them are: from Pompeii the House of the Faun, the House of Julius Polybius, the Villa of Mysteries, the House of the Golden Bracelet, the House of the Tragic Poet and the House of the Labyrinth; from Herculaneum: the Samnite House, the House of the Skeleton, the House of the Grand Portal, the Collegium of the Augustales; from Rome: the House of the Griffins, Livia's House on the Palatine and at Prima Porta and the Domus Aurea. The Villa of Poppea at Oplontis gets special attention in the book, and a fresco from the house appears on the cover.

This book is a must for anyone interested in ancient Roman houses and their decoration. If you have even visited Pompeii, Herculaneum and the other villas destroyed by Mount Vesuvius you will enjoy this book.

Fabulous in every respect.......2006-01-07

A wonderful work in all respects - scholarship, printing, presentation, photography. Some of the paintings are more like wall paper samples, the paper and printing is that good.

Another great work in the Getty catalog. A must have for any serious student of Roman Art/Architecture.

Painting Murals: Images, Ideas, and Techniques

Average customer rating:

Brag book
Painting Murals
good book for beginners
Helpful for beginning muralists!
A+ addition for Beginner and Pro Faux painter

Painting Murals: Images, Ideas, and Techniques
Patricia Seligman
Manufacturer: North Light Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0891342656

Customer Reviews:

Brag book.......2006-07-03

While there were several photographs of murals in different stages, most were not done sequentially with step by step instructions. There were good hints for painting effects. Overall, I found it to be the author's brag book with mostly photographs of their completed murals.

Painting Murals.......2006-07-01

I have owned this book for several years. I have loaned it out, and purchased it many times for artist friends that want ideas or to start painting murals. If not complete, it has wonderful pictures and lovely step-by-step photos that make it a gem of a book.

good book for beginners.......2006-01-25

Great beginner book but found more inciteful info at http://www.creativeevolution.net
Free online tutorials and video to view.

Helpful for beginning muralists!.......2002-07-23

Easy to grasp book on the subject of murals. I was inspired to attempt some for our house and had success. Author's discussion of materials especially helpful.

A+ addition for Beginner and Pro Faux painter.......2000-03-22

Alot of inspiration for faux painters w/how-to introduction for beginners. Discusses composition, hightlights, shadows, perspective and how to transfer large scale drawings. Sets out several projects and gives you materials list, and instructions to complete projects. Also includes a multitude of pictures for ideas. I used this book when I began and still use it for inspiration. I also give to my clients to look through for ideas. Although it mainly discusses interior murals, it does have a chapter that takes you through execution of an exterior mural & several ext. mural ideas. The only fault: Doesn't talk about finishing or sealing, or whether it's needed, but still a keeper.

Pavlovsk: The Palace and the Park, the Collections

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The Jewel in the Crown of Neoclassicism

Pavlovsk: The Palace and the Park, the Collections

Manufacturer: Alain de Gourcuff
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 290983803X

Customer Reviews:

The Jewel in the Crown of Neoclassicism.......2001-09-27

Any potential buyer would be well advised to ignore the other review, which denied me the pleasures of this two-volume set for too long. While intended for the connoisseur or scholar, it has plenty of eye candy for the aficionado of glossy picture books and shelter magazines. Pavlovsk is the jewel in the crown of neoclassicism. Roughly contemporaneous with Monticello, it reveals Jefferson as a semi-talented, rustic amateur. By contrast, the buildings and park of Pavlovsk were designed by Charles Cameron, perhaps the greatest architect of the period. Pavlovsk's owner, the Empress Maria Fyodorovna, combined unlimited resources with exquisite taste and real talent as an artisan. The results are admirably documented in this two-volume set. Outdoors, vistas to delight from every vantage point; inside, one ravishing interior after the other, all filled with furniture, art and objects of the finest quality and often great historical interest. Best of all, the set captures the unique spirit of Pavlovsk. Opulent enough for a royal residence, the palace was nevertheless built on a sufficiently modest scale that even the twenty-first century reader can imagine himself or herself living happily ever after in its rooms and green spaces. A must for the library of any serious student of the decorative arts and architecture of the eighteenth century.

1001 Ideas for Color & Paint (1001 Ideas)

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Better books out there but this has lots of photos

1001 Ideas for Color & Paint (1001 Ideas)
Emma Callery
Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner
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50 Ways To Paint A Wall: The Easy Step-By-Step Way To Decorator Looks

ASIN: 1580112889

Book Description

For a fresh collection of stylish color schemes, look no further than 1001 Ideas for Color Paint. Featured ideas range from contemporary treatments to traditional looks, in everything from bold colors to pretty pastels. Readers will also find professional advice for choosing paint and color, descriptions of numerous popular paint techniques, and variations on color themes on a room-by-room basis presented in sketchbook-style illustrations. Over 1,000 color palettes, photographs, and illustrations provide inspiration and tips for success. With 1001 Ideas for Color Paint readers can give every room in their home a brand new look.

Customer Reviews:

Better books out there but this has lots of photos.......2006-05-29

I've read a lot of decor books about color. I consider this book barely average. This book is filled with photos of rooms with color swatches used in the room. I often found myself trying to find the color of the swatch in the room. Many times I was not successful. For example, on page 116, the bottom left photo has a lilac color swatch but I did not see any lilac in the room. The sofa, the focal point in the room is a salmon color. There is no salmon color in the swatch.

The book DOES have lots of photos, which is always nice. There are some good-sized photos of some rooms, then renderings (not photos) of the same room elements in various color schemes. Sometimes the renderings work better than at other times. For example, page 30-31 shows a stair and entry/hall area. The renderings are a good representation for possible color choices. Less effective were pages like 62-63 and 130-131, maybe because there were too many elements in the rooms.

There are color swatches pages with only 6 swatches per page. This means sample colors are an adequate size (page 120-21). There is a section on faux, paint and textural techniques. This section included info about the suitability, materials needed to create the look, cost (low, high), time required to create (moderate, high) and a short paragraph on tips of how to do it yourself. There are no step-by-step instructions, just tips.

It seems to me that the publishers may have thought more was good, but even more was better, but for me there was just TOO much in this book. It was as if it was trying to be too many things at once and not doing any of them well.

If you are looking for help in selecting colors for rooms, I would recommend: Color Schemes Made Easy (Better Homes & Garden) by Shelley Stewart (one of my favorites),
Color Harmony by Hideako Chijiiwa (Warning: sample colors are very small but nice book), Color Your Home Beautiful by Martha Gill (gorgeous vibrant colors, fantastic photos) and Color Solutions by BH&G (Several solutions in this Q & A format. Lots of great solutions and information for your color projects). There are even more books on paint and paint techniques but these are just books on color. See my reviews for details about each of these books.

Revisiting the Painted House: More Than 100 New Designs for Mural and Trompe L'Oeil Decoration

Average customer rating:

Inspiring
maybe i am just too jaded....
Graham Rust has done it again!

Revisiting the Painted House: More Than 100 New Designs for Mural and Trompe L'Oeil Decoration
Graham Rust
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
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Trompe L'Oeil Sky and Sea

ASIN: 0821261789

Book Description

Graham Rusts new collection of more than 100 murals and trompe loeil decorations. Nearly 20 years after its first publication, Graham Rusts The Painted House has become an invaluable sourcebook of images for interior designers, artists, and students. Now, Rust has created more than 100 new patterns for murals, panels, alcoves and doors, over doors, folding screens, and chimney boards. As with The Painted House, Rusts intention is to provide designs for copying as much as inspiration, so each drawing is reproduced in as much detail as possible. Classical and modern images mingle in this collection, which includes landscapes, animals, fish and flowers, baskets, pots, drapery, trellises, and foliage. revisiting the Painted House is a tour de force of sketches, drawings, and completed works, destined to become a classic. Rust is well known for his hugely successful original The Painted House and The Painted Ceiling.

Customer Reviews:

Inspiring.......2007-03-02

This book is a terrific idea generator and inspiring for the mural painter or for those who wish to commission a mural. Examples are plentiful and executed at a very high level using simple elements.

maybe i am just too jaded...........2006-08-31

I was so wowed by Graham Rust's first two books, that I expected more from this one. Not so many projects in this book. However, I do love his sketches, and I appreciate the number of maquettes he included of designs he was *going* to paint, but didn't get to. In fact, I'd love to see a book of just his watercolor studies.

Graham Rust has done it again!.......2005-12-28

This is an invaluable resource for muralists and trompe l'oeil artists, as well as a beautiful coffee table book for people who appreciate the arts. It consists of 7 chapters featuring the murals of several different rooms of the house including staircases. All of the projects are new and not recycled from his previous releases. Unlike the other books by this artist this book features room shots of the drawing stage (before paint is applied), as well as a section which walks the reader through the steps of a mural panel from start to finish. There are also a few pages dedicated to working method and color choices. However, this book is primarily an idea book and not an instructional manual. The only thing I would like to see more of are photos of the finished murals rather than just the renderings in watercolor.
This book is definately worth having as a part of your personal or professional library. Bravo!

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