QUICK AND EASY TROMPE L'OEIL

With just a few tricks of perspective, shadow, and colour, anyone can use trompe l'oeil to change the appearance of furniture, ceilings, walls, or an entire room. This primer guides you through all the materials; preparing surfaces; mixing colours; and the laws of perspective.

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With just a few tricks of perspective, shadow, and colour, anyone can use trompe l'oeil to change the appearance of furniture, ceilings, walls, or an entire room. It's easy, and you don't have to be a skilled painter to get fabulous effects; this basic primer guides you through all the materials; preparing surfaces; mixing colours; and the laws of perspective from background to mid-distance to foreground - even an aerial view. Understand just how "visual deception" can open up space, solve a decorating problem, or create exciting objets d'art to enliven your home. Beautiful projects include a projection of a window overlooking a park, extremely suitable for beginners; painted stones; decorative panels; and classical forms like arches and columns. You'll get great results, fast.