Your Home A Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishes & Murals with Paint
Uncover the glory in your home! Use paint to create inspired living spaces that reflect your style and your home's character. Once upon a time, there was a sad little Victorian house on the corner, abandoned by its previous owners and abused by time. Your Home, A Living Canvas is the Cinderella story of that house and its transformation into a charming, historic home, thanks to the loving care of acclaimed decorative artisan, Curtis L. Heuser. From the grand staircase to the cozy third-floor master suite, this book takes you along on the complete floor-to-ceiling, room-by-room makeover. You'll learn about the design concepts and inspirations for each space, along with real-world... More >>
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Your Home A Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishes & Murals with Paint
November 19th, 2009 - 15:39
This is a wonderful book packed full of creative ways one can bring the interior of their home to life. The beauty of the projects inspire one to pick up a brush and start creating. The detailed instructions along with complete material lists make it easy to get started. After reading this book I find myself motivated to turn my own home into a showcase of classical fine art.
Rating: 5 / 5
November 19th, 2009 - 18:25
Not only are the illustrations fantastic, but the author explains in fine detail how he accomplishes his work. I feel that I can confidently duplicate some of his decorating techniques in my own home. I would have liked to seen how much money this cost him to create his work of art.
Rating: 4 / 5
November 19th, 2009 - 21:04
I am a mural artist and I bought this book based on the reviews and cover art. I feel that the artist is talented but the book has a misleading title. There are hardly any murals in the book; it’s mainly faux finishes done with spackle. If there is actually texture then the finish isn’t really faux and therefore hard to change when you want something new.
I was really disappointed. I wanted to see hand painted murals and decorative finishes that didn’t rely on the texture that was already there.
Rating: 2 / 5
November 19th, 2009 - 22:40
Absolutely loved this book! His directions are great and the pictures are wonderful. Totally transform your home into another era, with his ideas. I used the worn brick look in my kitchen and get raves from the people who come over and see it.
Rating: 5 / 5
November 19th, 2009 - 23:59
Your Home a Living Canvas – Inspirational, Great color blending, A book/work of Art that both of us enjoy. We especially appreciate your details on which tools, techniques, products, and where you might find some of the material. Excellent!!
Two thumbs up… Keep up the great work!
Rating: 5 / 5