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The Big Book of Decorative Painting: How to Paint If You Don'T Know How and How to Improve If You Do
Decorative painting - the ornamentation of wood, tin, glass, paper, and other surfaces with painted designs - requires no previous artistic training or drawing skill. The Big Book of Decorative Painting contains invaluable information on this delightful and imaginative craft for artists and crafters at every level of hesitant beginners looking for a thorough and reassuring step-by-step guide; "Sunday painters" who want to perfect their color mixing and brush control techniques; intermediate painters and accomplished fine artists who want to take their art in a new direction; teachers seeking a thoughtful manual, complete with a progressive curriculum and lessons for a range of skill levels.
Using exercises to develop the skills necessary for working on and successfully completing projects, chapters on color mixing, brush control and loading, basic brushstrokes, paint application and blending, and surface preparation provide a strong foundation for the beginner and an excellent review for the experienced painter.
Each motif in the four design categories - brushstrokes, fruits, vegetables, and florals - is covered in three skill Quick and Easy, Intermediate, and Advanced. Every lesson a list itemizing the required materials and skills; step-by-step instructions for the specific project's surface preparation, decorative painting, and finishing; a worksheet that provides a detailed breakdown of how to paint the major elements of the design; and a photograph of the completed project. Regardless of their ability, readers can get the most out of the book by mixing the patterns and lessons; for example, a beginner can use Quick and Easy techniques on Advanced-level patterns and projects.
Information on lettering, special effects such as faux finishes, trompe l'oeil, and gold leaf, and finishing techniques is expanded in separate in-depth chapters. The concluding chapter on how to work with patterns includes the patterns for all the projects, and the Source Directory lists the suppliers for the projects featured in the book.
Covering every aspect of the subject in meticulous detail, The Big Book of Decorative Painting is the most comprehensive how-to guide available on this charming craft.
Using exercises to develop the skills necessary for working on and successfully completing projects, chapters on color mixing, brush control and loading, basic brushstrokes, paint application and blending, and surface preparation provide a strong foundation for the beginner and an excellent review for the experienced painter.
Each motif in the four design categories - brushstrokes, fruits, vegetables, and florals - is covered in three skill Quick and Easy, Intermediate, and Advanced. Every lesson a list itemizing the required materials and skills; step-by-step instructions for the specific project's surface preparation, decorative painting, and finishing; a worksheet that provides a detailed breakdown of how to paint the major elements of the design; and a photograph of the completed project. Regardless of their ability, readers can get the most out of the book by mixing the patterns and lessons; for example, a beginner can use Quick and Easy techniques on Advanced-level patterns and projects.
Information on lettering, special effects such as faux finishes, trompe l'oeil, and gold leaf, and finishing techniques is expanded in separate in-depth chapters. The concluding chapter on how to work with patterns includes the patterns for all the projects, and the Source Directory lists the suppliers for the projects featured in the book.
Covering every aspect of the subject in meticulous detail, The Big Book of Decorative Painting is the most comprehensive how-to guide available on this charming craft.
- GenresCraftsArtNonfiction
336 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1994
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July 15, 2022
A wonderful reference. Chock full of information on colour information (colour wheel, blending colours, complimentary colours and more), highlighting & shading your work, brush types, how to use them and how to clean them, and so much more. Information on specialty techniques and finishing varnishes.
Well laid out and explained in both words and accompanying pictures.
A wonderful book for learning about colour & painting techniques and a useful continued reference.
Well laid out and explained in both words and accompanying pictures.
A wonderful book for learning about colour & painting techniques and a useful continued reference.
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