Trompe L'Oeil: Creating Decorative Illusions With Paint

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Summary: Just one word - GREAT!
Review: Classic trompe l'oeil ("true" and "flawed") is rarely understood by even seasoned contemporary artists. This book is no exception, but the attempt to share is certainly worth the effort for any novice.

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Summary: Good start for beginners in the modern "folk" tradition.
Review: Classic trompe l'oeil ("true" and "flawed") is rarely understood by even seasoned contemporary artists. This book is no exception, but the attempt to share is certainly worth the effort for any novice.

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Summary: I love this book.
Review: Having attempted Tromp l'Oeil on my own with only painting on a much smaller scale as experience, I found this book to be a great technique book as well as totally inspiring!! I am ready to begin again, but properly, as a result of the ready information in this fantastic book!

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Summary: Excellent detail instruction and photos to go by.
Review: I found the book so inspiring, I couldn't wait to start a project. I had accomplished the the kitchen shelf with excelent results. I found the step by step, detailed instruction were very helpful and the drawings a added bonus. I must compliment Roberta for the wonderful work she has accomplished and for putting this fabulous book together. Thank you so much. Kris

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Summary: A really great book to own after all
Review: 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.

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Summary: A really great book to own after all
Review: 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 =)

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Summary: A Wonderful Teacher
Review: 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 =)

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Summary: Easy to follow - visitors to my home rave about my walls
Review: I purchased this book a year ago and have added to murals in my kitchen over the past year. Vistor's rave about my work, most of which is based on this book. The wisteria is everyone's favorite.

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Summary: A wonderful step by step instructional book full of ideas
Review: 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.

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Summary: Great intoduction to how Trompe L'oell is done.
Review: I was looking for a book that explained what Trompe L'oell was and if it was possible for me, a not so talented painter, to do some of this in my own home. This book answered all of my beginner questions, gave me the confidence to try it myself, and gave me ideas of what I wanted to paint where.