Trompe L'Oeil Grisaille, Architecture and Drapery

by Ursula E. Benad, Martin Benad

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Introduces the techniques of painting with monochrome washes, a key element of trompe l'oeil painting.

All trompe l'oeil painting uses light and shadow to create illusory forms and surfaces. This how-to manual gives step-by step instructions for a variety of grisaille effects, shows how to utilize such avant-garde materials as sheet steel and plastic foil, and offers a collection of classical and modern motifs to copy. 160 color illustrations.

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Average Customer Review: 4 out of 5 stars

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 stars

A 'must' for any artist seeking inspiration., 2006-11-05
Ursula L. and Martin Benad's TROMPE L'OEIL GRISAILLE, ARCHITECTURE AND DRAPERY provides artists with a hands-on manual of techniques for rendering tromp l'oeil painting in grisaille and monochrome palettes, using classic works to display both black and white and color results. From architecture on facades to interiors and figurative sculpture and drapery, this handbook is a 'must' for any artist seeking inspiration.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful!, 2006-08-25
This is by far one of the best books on this topic and believe me, I think I have them all. Great mix of fabulous examples and good instruction.

9 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1 out of 5 stars

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS BOOK, 2006-07-24
I'AM AN ARTIST. THIS BOOK LOOKED INTERESINTG, I HAVE MANY, MANY OTHER BOOKS. THIS IS THE WORST BOOK ON ART I HAVE EVER PURCHASED. IT TEACHES YOU NOTHING!THIS DOES NOT RATE A STAR, BUT A BLACK HOLE. SAVE YOUR MONEY.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 stars

Incredible, 2006-07-03
I bought the book to learn to paint drapery illusion, which was not really covered well, actually. What I got was the best architectural trompe l'oeil book on the market. Clear, concise photos of step by step painting. I love it.

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