Destined to become an essential reference for decorative painters, this handy guide brings you practical solutions to a variety of painting problems.

From preparing the surface, to utilizing floating techniques, to completing your final project, you will have full-color, step-by-step instructions to help you find answers to key questions. This helpful guide also includes tips and techniques for attending classes and seminars, as well as a list of major conventions globally.

• With this guide, you can easily find the painting help you need--fast.
• This guide is full of great advice to help beginners and expert painters alike become even better.
• Plus, it's a lightweight reference book that won't weigh down your project bag or take up too much room on your bookshelf.

Reviews

Don't dismiss this book as another Jocasta Innes look-alike. Instead, California artist Leigh takes in the world of folk-art painting, such as tole and rosemaling work, that goes beyond faux finishes to include brush-stroke techniques and realistic interpretations of nature, people, and animals. Indeed, this is a bona fide reference on the art, complete with all the information and instructions necessary to start a project. Of course, all the usual topics are covered: materials and supplies, color, surfaces, techniques, brush strokes, lettering and borders, finishes, even five try-your-hand projects. What's unusual is the depth and breadth of the detail; Leigh features, for example, a full chapter on specialty brushes and their usage, as well as a separate one on classes, conventions, teachers, magazines, and other resources. A bible for novices and experienced painters.
-Barbara Jacobs

Published by North Light Books on October 20, 2001
Paperback, 256 pages, English
Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.75" x 11.25"

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