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315-C Trompe l'oeil I
Next Class: Fall 2008

As a decorative painter, understanding the principles of creating illusion in dimension is essential. It empowers you with the ability to falsify architectuaral elements allowing you to control size and proprtion in your projects. In this one day class you will learn the principles of highlights and shadows in conjuction with light source by using striping techniques to create molding profiles. This course will give you a better understanding of the effects of warm and cool colors in dimension. You will conduct hands-on exercises to allow you to develop and refine your trompe 'l oeil techniques.
Principles of Highlight and Shadow 1 hr
Priciples of Light Source 1/2 hr
Striping Techniques 3 hrs
Molding Profiles 3 hrs
Understanding Warm and Cool Highlights and Shadows 1/2 hr
Notebook
Camera
Waterborne Glazing and Painting Tools
Waterborne Artist Brushes
The Art of Faux by Pierre Finkelstein
André Martinez