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Trompe L'Oeil

Grisaille: Architecture & Drapery

Martin Benad (Author), Ursula E. Benad (Author)

 

All trompe l’oeil painting uses light and shadow to create illusory forms and surfaces.

This how-to manual introduces the techniques of painting with monochrome washes, a key element of trompe l’oeil painting. It 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.

Book Details

  • Paperback
  • June 2006
  • ISBN 978-0-393-73194-1
  • 9.1 × 9.1 in / 96 pages
  • Territory Rights: Worldwide

Endorsements & Reviews

“[A] definitive guide….[A] 'must' for any artist seeking inspiration.” — California Bookwatch

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