Author : Yannick Guégan
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 23,8 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780393730012
The essential reference for amateur and professional alike, The Handbook of Painted Decoration is the first book to cover the whole spectrum of trompe l'oeil decorative painting, from classic marbling and wood graining to ancient techniques of decorative painting that have been nearly forgotten.
Author : Maureen Mcnaughton
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 50,11 MB
Release : 2006-02-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1440321973
Beautiful brushstrokes step by step! This is the one! The Brushstroke Handbook is your complete reference for mastering more than 50 fabulous strokes. Inside you'll find visual, step-by-step instruction divided into two sections that detail techniques for working with both round and flat brushes in acrylics. Flip through and find the stroke you want, featuring a range of comma strokes, pressure strokes, fan strokes, teardrop strokes, scroll strokes and much more. From the very basics of supplies and techniques to more in-depth guidance for creating unique compositions, this guide offers everything you need to build confidence, have fun and paint successfully--whether you're a beginner or a more experienced decorative painter. This comprehensive guide includes: • Quick-reference photos for finding the right stroke, fast. • Step-by-step stroke instructions that actually build a little painting with every lesson. • Easy-to-follow worksheets for combining strokes to make complete flowers, birds, butterflies, lace, ribbons and more. • 20 fresh and pretty borders painted with round and flat brushes. • Two sections highlighting common mistakes and how to fix them. Plus, this guide offers a bonus section that shows you how to create six gorgeous compositions that feature today's most popular colors and stroke styles. It's all here! The Brushstroke Handbook gives you everything you need to master every stroke and explore a range of decorative painting possibilities. It's the one reference you'll want to have handy for virtually every project.
Author : Mindy Drucker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 30,85 MB
Release : 1990-08-15
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0671682490
Now mastering decorative painting tecnhiques for walls, floors, ceilings, and furniture can be as easy as using a cookbook. This unique guide demonstrates how to create a variety of exciting surface effects using simple, basic painting methods, including color washing, stenciling, wood graining, sponging, and others. Full-color illustrations.
Author : Yannick Guegan
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 17,50 MB
Release : 2003-02-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0393730905
From the coauthor of the best-selling Handbook of Painted Decoration comes this advanced exploration of trompe l'oeil art and technique.
Author : Derek Butterfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 32,35 MB
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1444335014
This textbook presents a series of concise, simply written and well illustrated technical information sheets, providing essential job knowledge and understanding for the painter and decorator. It gives thorough coverage of materials and equipment ? both decorative and industrial ? currently in use, and gives useful guidance on specification. Throughout, considerable emphasis is placed on safety precautions. The sixth edition has been extensively revised to include new developments in tools, equipment and materials, particularly with regard to spray painting technology and the move to low VOC paints. The chapters on scaffolding and health and safety have also been thoroughly updated to ensure they reflect current regulations and best practice. The content covers the knowledge evidence for both National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in painting and decorating. The book?s extensive but concise information will also make it an excellent reference for practising painters and decorators. provides essential job knowledge for NVQ Levels 2 and 3 students of painting and decorating full colour edition of this highly successful text, first published in 1975 thoroughly revised to cover new developments in tools, equipment, materials, scaffolding, and health and safety completely new colour illustrations with information presented in simple, structured information sheets also of interest to the professional needing specialist up-to-date information
Author : Pat Oxenford
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 46,69 MB
Release : 2008-09-05
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0811740862
Tole painting refers to decorative floral designs applied to tinware, traditionally on trays, coffeepots, teapots, cups, mugs, canisters, document boxes, and match safes. In this book, acclaimed painter Pat Oxenford provides guidance on the tools and materials needed to get started, tips on preparing tin for painting, and techniques for pulling the basic strokes that are the foundation for creating designs. Step-by-step photographs and detailed directions are included for using the strokes to create a variety of folk-art flowers and then several complete projects. A gallery of painted tinware offers inspiration.
Author : Edith Wharton
Publisher : Charles Scribner
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 29,32 MB
Release : 1897
Category : Interior decoration
ISBN :
Author : Holly Becker
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,79 MB
Release : 2011-04-20
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0811877892
Clever, creative advice from the world's best interior designers and decorators.
Author : Samantha Sarles
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,93 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607655209
• With more than 30 step-by-step tutorials, this is the comprehensive rock art resource. • Covers many different craft techniques for decorating rocks: puffy paint, acrylic paint, oil pastels, gelatos, art pens, and more. • Parenting resource—Great craft for parents to do with kids. Cross-merchandizing opportunity with paints and pens. • The author’s rock doodling Facebook video has nearly 2 million views; her galaxy rock video has 500,000+. • Featured in a recent TODAY show report, “kindness rock” painting is a full-scale trend!
Author : Mally Skok
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 42,36 MB
Release : 2021-06
Category :
ISBN : 9780999220450
Encouragement on becoming a "noticer." Living a life that is meaningful, surrounded by things that you love and that echo the true person that nestles inside of you!
