Ursula E. Benad and Martin Benad
Trompe L'oeil: Grisaille, Architecture & Drapery

Description
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.

Details
Paperback: 96 pages, 23 x 23 cm, colour throughout
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co; 2006
ISBN: 978-0393731941
List price: $ 24.95

Review
”A definitive guide….A 'must' for any artist seeking inspiration.” (California Bookwatch)