Decorative Designs: Over 100 Ideas for Painted Interiors, Furniture and Decorated Objects

Graham Rust is one of the most influential living visionaries of our time! His creativity will astound you as his talent in undeniablly scattered amongst the pages of this book. All of his books in fact, will prove invaluable to aspiring muralists and faux finishers alike. They are rich in detail and brimming with inspiration from which to borrow from. Rust's books are by far the most comprehensive on the subject providing all the inspiration one needs. Though his books are not "how-to's" (as if anyone can teach you how to paint a mural through a book anyway), they are amazingly revealing in technique, subject and whimsical content. I ordered this book along withYour Home A Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishes & Murals with Paint and found both authors/artists to be similar in ability, creative wit and character...ENJOY!!!!!!

In this enjoyable volume, English muralist and painter Graham Rust transforms everyday objects into whimisical and unusual works of art. From panelled screens to placemats, headboards to overdoor ornamentation, Rust's highly personal style, occasionally quirky point of view, and amazingly developed illustrative ability shine. Primarily visual, the book does not offer much by way of instruction or technique; nevertheless it is an inspiration. Many of the illustrations could be adapted to other design situations. I particularly appreciate his studies of drapery and exquisitely rendered botanicals. An interesting and useful addition to the reference library of the illustrator, muralist and painter, as well as those in interior design.