The Complete Book of Paint

I love color, and I own about twenty books on painting. I have used this book dozens of times in the past few years--more than I've used any other painting book--and I have found it easy to recreate even the toughest designs. I've used my own paint colors or colors similar to these suggestions, all to stunning results. I think I've even covered a chair and made curtains based on something I saw in this book! I return to it over and over again. [...]

I have been a professional faux painter for over 5 years. This is the book I turn to when a client is looking for something unusual. The photos provide endless, timeless finishes and designs. I have spent countless hours poured over Mr. Carter's book and I always find a little something in the pictures that I can turn into a 'new' look. The current 'in-style' colors may change, but that is the beauty of paint! Change the colors and you have a new look. As I always say, the best ideas usually begin as someone else's!