Painting Murals Fast & Easy

by Tse, Terrence

• ISBN13: 9781581805734
• ISBN10: 158180573X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-01
• Publisher: North Light Books

Summary

With this innovative guide, aspiring and professional muralists will learn to paint gorgeous wall creations--using only a household sponge! Painting Murals Fast & Easy includes:*A new mural technique--one that's surprisingly quick to do and uses common, everyday supplies*Six step-by-step demonstrations that incorporate popular mural elements: skies, clouds, flowers, rivers, beaches, palm trees, and more*Fifteen additional mural projects readers can adapt to match their own tastes and home decorThis quick technique produces stunning results--perfect for beginners shy of spending too much time as well as professional muralists who know that time is money.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Materials & Basic Sponge Painting Techniques	p. 10
Materials Needed	p. 10
How to Cut and Hold the Sponge	p. 11
Loading the Sponge with Paint	p. 12
Getting Started with the Sponge	p. 13
Achieving Brushlike Effects	p. 14
Ocean Waves	p. 15
White Clouds	p. 16
Palm Fronds	p. 17
Grass	p. 17
Flowering Shrubs	p. 18
Tree Trunks	p. 19
Tree Foliage	p. 20
Waterfall	p. 21
Rocks and Boulders	p. 22
Water Cascading over Rocks	p. 23
Autumn Foliage	p. 24
Storm Clouds	p. 25
Glass Vase	p. 26
Roses and Leaves	p. 27
6 Step-By-Step Mural Demonstrations	p. 28
Clearwater	p. 30
Morning View	p. 40
Lavender Field	p. 50
Waterfall	p. 62
Edge of Paradise	p. 72
Red Roses	p. 84
15 Murals in 3 Easy Steps	p. 92
Beaches and Coastlines
Yellow Skies	p. 94
Palm Heights	p. 96
Coastal Cliffs	p. 98
Palm Dunes	p. 100
Landscapes
Wintry Yellow	p. 102
Morning Glow	p. 104
Golden Banks	p. 106
Soft Vibrance	p. 108
A Path to Ponder	p. 110
Rivers and Waterfalls
Reflections	p. 112
Paradise Fall	p. 114
River Path	p. 116
Floral Still Lifes
Mums in Copper	p. 118
Roses in Ebony	p. 120
Bouquet in Bronze	p. 122
Tips for Displaying Your Murals	p. 124
Index	p. 126
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