Maggie Covin's Fabulous Fakes: Painted Decorative Illusions for the Home

By Maggie Colvin and Margaret Colvin

This superb book presents a range of stunning projects for transforming the home, using paint effects, the simplest of trompe l'oeil techniques, and stenciling for professional, eye-catching results. The 20 complete, step-by-step projects cover a wide range of themes including creating realistic wood and marble effects, painting trompe l'oeil rugs and bookshelves or a Greek-style balcony with fabulous views. Tips are included on how to create realistic shadows, incorporate existing architectural details and add embellishments for striking results.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715313169
• ISBN13: 9780715313169
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.7" x 10.9"