Download or read book Ortho s All about Decorative Painting written by Ortho Books and published by Ortho Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to use decorative painting and faux finishes to customize or refurbish walls and furniture, covering topics including primers, brushes, antiquing, crackling, gold leafing, wood graining, marbling, and stenciling.
Download or read book The Big Book of Decorative Painting written by Jackie Shaw and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 1994 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this complete guide the author gives instruction and design ideas for both untrained and experienced artists.
Download or read book Color for the Decorative Painter written by Sandra Aubuchon and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What color should I use? is a question decorative painters ask themselves every day. with this guide they'll have the right answer, every time. Color for the Decorative Painter makes using color simple. Starting with the basic color wheel that shows how colors relate and react to one another, readers will learn how to achieve the effects they want, from the quiet serenity of a landscape, to the vibrant beauty of freshly cut flowers. Best of all, this book is as fun as it is instructional, featuring ten step-by-step projects that illustrate color principles in action. As readers paint their favorite flowers, fruit or birds, they'll learn how to make color work the way they want it to. No second-guessing, just great-looking paintings and a whole lot of pleasure. * The only full-size book on color theory for decorative painters * 10 beautiful projects include clear, step-by-step photos and instruction * Perfect for all beginner and intermediate decorative painters Sandra Aubuchon, CDA, is an internationally known artist and teacher. She has been painting for over thirty years, and has published more than forty books of painting instruction. She travels the world studying folk art painting styles, adapting them to projects for the American market and publishing project books. She lives in Fenton, Missouri.
Download or read book Decorative Painting Techniques for Walls Floors Ceilings Furniture written by Elise Kinkead and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Features concise, illustrated instructions for 150 of the most popular interior decorative painting techniques"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Decorative Painting written by Tera Leigh and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2001-10-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As practical as it is inspirational, this guide is destined to become a decorative painting classic. It's packed with solutions to a range of painting challenges, covering everything from surface preparation to floating techniques to finishing. Information is presented in an easy-to-reference, question & answer scenario, so artists can find the help they need--fast. Full-color, step-by-step instruction clearly illustrates dozens of easy painting techniques. Painters will find complete answers to questions like these:- I can't draw a straight line. How can I paint?- I can't get the paint to go on smoothly. How do I prepare this surface?- My brushstrokes look wobbly. Help!- Where can I find ideas and inspiration?- How do I make my project look special? This guide leaves nothing to chance. It even features tips and techniques for making the most of classes and seminars, as well as a list of major conventions worldwide.Tera Leigh is the founder of ToleNet, the first online resource for decorative painters. As a columnist for PaintWorks and Decorative Artist's Workbook magazines, she has become widely known as a popular resource for painting advice. In addition, she is the co-creator of Paintability, a line of products that help aspiring artists learn to paint, manufactured by Delta Technical Coatings. Leigh lives in Lafayette, California.
Download or read book Introduction to Decorative Painting written by Lea Davis and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Tole and Decorative Painting written by J Nelson-Kjenstad and published by Hunter Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Best of Decorative Painting written by Greg Albert and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 103 decorative painters briefly discuss one of their pieces, which include a wide range of mediums, surfaces, subject matter, and styles.
Download or read book Ortho s All about Painting and Wallpapering written by Brian Santos and published by Ortho Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information on techniques and materials used for decorative wall treatments, including tips on preparing surfaces, painting trim, installing wallpaper, and creating a color scheme.
Download or read book Decorative Painting Sourcebook written by Jennifer Long and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CRAFTS Craft shops have a bewildering array of unfinished items made of wood, plaster, ceramics, and other materials all intended for decorative painting. The problem for many craftspeople is in getting started. This handbook, compiled by the editors of Decorative Artist's Workbook magazine, supplies the answers in the form of a variety of material from past issues. Brush strokes, surface preparation, painting techniques, and finishes are covered in the first part. The articles provide the basics for using modern paints and brushes in folk decoration such as Scandinavian rosemaling and Pennsylvania Dutch designs, as well as other popular styles. The second part deals with supplies and resources. There are step-by-step instructions with excellent color illustrations throughout. For all collections.-
Download or read book Decorative Painting Faux Finishes written by Sharon Ross and published by Creative Homeowner. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes shows how to turn an ordinary room into a modern work of art. Paint is the hottest design trend today. Exciting color photographs display the ways to use the magic of paint to create drama, texture, detail, and illusion around the house whether doing-it-yourself or working with a contractor. Easy step-by-step instructions walk homeowners through the process, from mixing paints and glazes to applying the techniques for sponging, ragging, stippling, color washing, spattering, combing, stenciling, marbling, and wood graining.
Download or read book Decorative Painting Step by step written by Larry Johnston and published by Better Homes & Gardens Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiring ideas to paint walls, ceilings, and floors.Painting techniques'ragging, brushing, marbling, sponging, and other faux finishes.Step-by-step photos and simple how-to instructions show homeowners it is easy to achieve the latest designer looks.New techniques and materials to use.Painting ideas suitable for any room in the house.Basic painting information beginning and expert do-it-yourselfers will appreciate.Tips to select colors and develop color schemes.
Download or read book Traditional Paints and Finishes written by Annie Sloan and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the authors of Decorative Paint Techniques, this book aims to answer the need of more sophisticated readers, nostalgic for the authentic paints, colours and effects of the past. Practical instruction is given on using traditional paints and on decorating, painting and ageing furniture to blend with traditional decorative schemes. There are step-by-step photographs on milk and organic paints, limewashing, gesso, tempera, decoupage and crackle-varnish, and photographs and still-life spreads of pigments and ingredients, to illustrate the use of traditional paints and authentic colours in houses from different periods and countries. Also included is information on what paints are available in the UK and USA, where to obtain and how to use them, and simple organic paint recipes.
Download or read book Decorative Painting written by Kathryn Kipp and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Decorative Painting written by Home Decorating Institute (Minnetonka, Minn.) and published by Random House Canada. This book was released on 1994 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by beautiful photos, discover dozens of ways to personalize your home furnishings. Decorative Painting guides you through each painting technique with step-by-step photos.
Download or read book Painting Decorative Heirlooms with DeLane Lange written by DeLane Lange and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DeLane Lange''s elegant decorative painting projects transform ordinary objects into timeless treasures, from plaques to birdhouses and cradles. An introductory section provides instructions for surface preparation and painting techniques.'