The Painted Ceiling: Over 100 Original Designs and Details
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (829 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0821226894 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Five Stars Ms. Doris J. Hamilton Great pictures. A Customer said For Graham Rust fans only. I bought this book on the basis of some of the glowing reviews here but was very disappointed. Yes, his paintings are beautiful, BUT his advice is mainly on how he makes HIS work. There is a chapter entitled 'Practical Aspects', but it has only ONE page of actual text! The rest are more pictures of the same work.If angels, clouds, and birds are not what you aspire to paint exclusively, then stay away from this book. If you are buying a book solely for inspiration, as I was, a better choice is a book featuring the work of many. View from a professional As a professional mural painter, I found some of the ideas in this book to be inspiring. However much that was written in the book was useless information describing what you are seeing in the picture. This is not an instruction book. As for his artistic style, I really didn't care for it - his use of color seems rather Disney-esque. Everything is bright and vibrant without much richness and depth. While the creatures he paints look decent, his cherubs and people leave a lot to be desired.This book was usefull for me in the a
In The Painted Ceiling, Graham Rust shares his secrets for creating a wide range of painted ceilings: daytime and nighttime skies; birds and animals; cloud formations; rustic schemes featuring flower-decked trellises; trompe loeil architectural details such as plasterwork, paneling, and coffering; simple geometric patterns; and allegorial scenes in a grand manner. He also explains how to choose just the right design for the area you wish to paint.
His drawings and paintings have been widely exhibited and special collections have been used as book illustrations.. About the Author Graham Rust is internationally renowned for his murals and ceiling paintings, which can be found in houses in Britain, Europe, and America. A collection of his original mural designs appears in his highly successful book, The Painted House
A collection of his original mural designs appears in his highly successful book, The Painted House. His drawings and paintings have been widely exhibited and special collections have been used as book illustrations.. Graham Rust is internationally renowned for his murals and ceiling paintings, which can be fo