Product Description

Mural Painting Secrets for Success will give readers the tools they need to paint fantastic murals following the latest trends, including holographic metallics, 3-D effect paints and stained concrete. In addition to the 23 step-by-step demonstrations, a gallery of more than 20 inspirational photos will serve as idea-starters for readers and their clients. Ambitious readers will be able to follow the author's expert advice on running a successful mural painting business including how to network and market, negotiate contracts and pricing and work effectively with clients. Contributing artists have offered their own advice and testimonials as additional inspiration.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112953 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

About the Author
Gary Lord is recognized internationally as an artist, teacher, author and television personality. He owns and operates Gary Lord Wall Options and Associates, Inc., which was named best faux finisher in 2002 and 2003 by Painting and Wallcovering Contractor. Gary also operates Prismatic Painting Studio, which allows him to teach extensive faux finishing skills to others, nationally and internationally. Gary has appeared on numerous television shows: Decorating with Style (HGTV) The Carol Duvall Show (HGTV), Paint! Paint! Paint! (PBS), and The Christopher Lowell Show (The Discovery Channel). He has written for Decorative Artist’s Workbook, The Artist’s Magazine, The Faux Finisher, Artistic Stenciler, The Decorative Painter, Profiles in Faux, Paint Pro, American Painting Contractor and Architectural Living.

Customer Reviews

Covers all aspects of Mural painting
I can't say enough about how impressed I am with the book! Amazing!!! It reaches all levels of painters, designers, artist, etc.... So much info which is easy to understand not to mention the breath taking techniques and result. And I love the special attention to the business side of it. You never really get that side. I think the book covers every angle.

Very informative
This book is full of detailed instructions and pictures of different artists' works. It has a great variety in styles and subject matter.

Learning Murals from True Professionals
I spent last night reading through the book and I can honestly say I think it's one of the best and most interesting books on the market for decorative painting. You've brought together such a diverse group of decorative artisans with each of their own unique styles, which makes each new chapter a real pleasure to read and view.

I think the "Secrets to Success" and "Before they were painters" vignettes were the icing on the cake....In reading the brief snippets of how these masters got their start were inspirational as well as down-right funny in some cases (like Pascal Amblard saying the largest piece he'd ever painted prior to his first full-sized mural was a breakfast tray"!)

It makes the whole principal of decorative painting more "human" and
approachable because people who read the book who may be beginners or just starting to move from doing just faux finishes onto mural painting will see that everyone started somewhere, and that those who are passionate and practice can go far! Even the most experienced muralists and decorative painters will certainly enjoy this book, especially considering the wealth of paintings featured throughout the book and in the gallery section. Highly recommended!