This unique book gives beginning muralists everything they need to paint large, beautiful murals that fool the eye and stir the soul.

The author successfully takes the fear out of this challenging project by starting with the very basics. Teaching in an full-color, step-by-step that gives you the confidence and control, he covers how to:
choose subject matter and source material
create working sketches
select materials and prepare the wall surface
scale the design to fit the wall
achieve proper perspective
transfer the design the wall

In addition to detailed chapters on the essentials, this guide includes 12 step-by-step projects with a range of themes suitable for almost any room in the house. Projects feature scenic vistas with rolling hills, blue skies and classical architecture; floral garlands, vines and swags; trompe l'oeil objects; woodland scenes; animals and garden birds; and playful themes for kids' rooms.

Charles Grund is a professional artist and muralist, who currently runs his own decorative arts company. He has taught many courses in painting, drawing, art history and sculpture, and his artwork has been exhibited any several museums throughout the world, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio."

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