Creating Grand Illusions: The Art and Techniques of Trompe I’Oeil

A practical, how-to volume, Creating Grand Illusions: The Art and Techniques of Trompe l’Oeil encourages readers to create and paint their own ‘grand illusions’ using Peta’s easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. The highlight is a tour of Peta’s unique home as she describes the transformation of her Victorian terrace into ‘The House of Grand Illusions’.” “Creating Grand Illusions also looks at trompe l’oeil in the garden and outdoor areas, as well as Peta’s commissions for restaurants and other commercial spaces. Several chapters focus on painted artifacts, objets d’art and rugs, and mixing the real with the unreal with fruits and flowers. Peta discusses the importance of paint effects, including a how-to guide to easy ivy, cracks, faux ageing, woodgraining, marbling and many more techniques, as well as concise lessons in painlessly coming to grips with perspective which she calls ‘do-it-yourself deception’. Always practical, Peta also includes a glossary of terms and important tips on where to buy paints and equipment.