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The Art of Illusion: A Trompe L'Oeil Painting Course

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Title: The Art of Illusion: A Trompe L'Oeil Painting Course
by Janet Shearer
ISBN: 1-58180-361-3
Publisher: North Light Books
Pub. Date: October, 2002
Format: Paperback
Volumes: 1
List Price(USD): $22.99
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Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (15 reviews)

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Rating: 5
Summary: Saw the author working on a piece and never forgot it
Comment: I am SO pleased I ordered this book. Three years ago I was in England and attended an art supply show in London. Among the many vendors and displays, Janet Shearer had a booth set up, in which she was working on a huge panel depicting St. George and the Dragon. If the place hadn't been so crowded, I'd have stayed there ALL day and just watched her. I asked her about her materials, and she said she liked to keep it simple..and she used acrylic paints because there are far fewer concerns about toxicity and fumes. I have read a bit about tromp l'oeil and faux techniques and so many stress the use of oil based paints. I was pleased to see someone working (fantastically!) in acrylics. Shearer's use of color is rich and fascinating. I can only speak for myself, but I was mesmerized. Of the many souvenirs I took back from my time in England, one I kept track of was a small glossy piece of paper advertising Shearer's work. I had forgotten about it for a while, and actually purchased this book without realizing who the author was. When it came in the mail and I recognized a couple of the pieces, I practically danced around the room, I was so happy. I can't wait to start trying it myself. Oh, and I agree with all the positive comments by other reviewers. Shearer is terrific. If you want to appreciate and learn from the work of a master, buy this book.

Rating: 5
Summary: Brilliant Title
Comment: I found this book very inspiring - it makes you feel that you can do it yourself and it is all written so that it will work for a complete beginner, whilst allowing you to use any and all knowledge you may already possess. Because of the book I did Janet Shearer's Trompe L'Oeil 1-week course in Cornwall and I have now begun work on a complete wall. She has a fantastic eye and her understanding of perspective is brilliant. Can't wait for the next book.

Rating: 5
Summary: It is the most complete book I found for getting started.
Comment: Some reviews say the book is to advanced and some reviews say it is not advanced enough. If you're looking for a book to teach you basic brush strokes and how to paint, this is not the book for you, some knowledge is required. If you have some painting skills and want to take it to a new level and paint murals, I found the book very helpful. I had very little painting experience but wanted to do a full room mural for my daughter's room. I searched and searched and could not find a book that met my needs. I got through it and did pretty good guesswork on the perspective but watching how items changed as I moved them around the room. This book would have been extremely helpful and saved me a lot of time and effort if I had it then. Even though I had finished that mural I bought this and it has been very helpful in doing my second mural which is far more complicated.

She covers several ways of doing things and gives tips on each technique such as how to transfer you plans to the wall. She covers all the basics: planning out the project, perspective, how to handle shadows, how to achieve depth and distance in background elements and the use of color. She talks about lots of tools and how to use them for different affects and what to do if you don't have them or want to invest in them.

I loved the examples and she had a good mix of projects in both complexity and range of styles. She explained how she got all the details in a simpler piece and showed some more complex ones later. I found her writing style and the details easy to follow and very informative. The book does not cover it all. It doesn't contain how to information for different faux finishes such as stone or brick or every detail of her examples. It does give the basic techniques use to create different affects used in her examples. I cannot speak for the experienced artist, but for me it has been a valued addition to my library. I found the information and exercises very helpful. I have recommended the book to others who have been interested doing what I have done.

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