Paint Books

I was so lucky to find this color book at a garage sale years after my mom had thrown away my old copy.

Panda learns about the colors he can make with his paint box, and then needs a bath! It's very simple, but in my opinion this is better for teaching colors than a book where you have to keep track of what's going on! Panda's reactions are the same ones a child might have. If you can get hold of this book, do so!

I loved this book very much as a child. I recently described my memory of the book to my mother, and asked her what the title was. I used to love staring at all of the colors, and learning the outcome of their combinations. This is simple education made fun!

How could this wonderful little book be out of print? Sure, it's not action-packed, nor it is tied in with television characters; but this was one of our all time favorites when our first child received it as a gift in a set of ten Little Golden Books, about 16 years ago now. Alas, after four 'readers' it has slowly found its way of the beloved scraggly blankets that get dragged around. I have looked for this set for quite a few years now, to no avail.

There is no thrill per se in this story, just a little panda and his friend Brown Bear who discover colors and the color combinations that can be created. Short, sweet, and perfect for the quick story for stolen moments in a hectic life, as well as a calming bedtime story.

This is an excellent book for the professional designer or decorator looking for a comprehensive catalog of "out of the ordinary" finishes. The finishes reviewed are generally european in heritage, although many were imported to the US during the last 2 centuries. This is not a handbook for the weekend "do-it-yourself" decorator/painter as the finishes illustrated require multiple steps and practice to attain the desired look. The book is an excellent resource when discussing finishes and 'looks'with a professional painter/finisher. Additionally, the photographs are of a fine enough quality to help the reader understand the relationship of the color, technique and texture to the surrounding room. This should help the reader to visually conceive the design before the project execution and thereby minimize 'mistakes'. Enjoy!

I found the book very well done. There are many techniques that can be used to decorate furnitures and walls and all of them are very well explained. I'll soon try to embellish my house!

I may be a weekend do-it-yourselfer, but, I love looking through this book for period ideas for my 200+ year old Georgian home.

The photography is beautiful and it's full of ideas and the history of the colors and methods used is fascinating.

An amazing and creative book to stimulate the creativity of children. A good story that shows all children that find themselve moving a lot, especially children who have parents in the military, that change can be an exciting thing!

Hurray for another book about a boy!

Finding yourself in unknown circumstances can be scary for anyone. This book deals with that topic in a friendly and child-accessible way. Definitely something to add to your personal library.

My young reading group loved this creative book. At one time or another, who doesn't end up staring at the wall paint and wondering what shapes may lie there? I turned this into an activity where, after we read the book, they all had to go home and write down 5 things they saw in their own walls. Parents and children alike reported having a great time with this activity. What a wonderful imagination builder!

Highly educational resource. I bought this book to transform my old white French Provencal bedroom set into something that looks more sophisticated. Looking forward to using the skills and materials that are well outlined in this book.

This title is an excellent guide for beginners who want to reurbish old pieces or make new, mass produced furniture look expensive and antique. The illustrations are very helpful.

This book haves step by step illustrations and instructions on how to do antique effects. This book is one the best books I've bought to do antique effects for frames, chairs, cabinets, bed frames etc. The book list all the materials and the techniques.

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Besides being a beautiful book to look at, the in-depth step-by-step instructions are incredible. A unique hands on manual that walks you through the tools needed, demonstrations for painting in acrylic and watercolor. A must purchase for any artist.

This book answered my question about how to approach the subject matter in the best way. Jane Maday's tips saved me lots of trials and errors and added to the enjoyment of painting adorable animals.

Another great book by Tom Matus. I finished both projects in the book and I'am very pleased with the results. The book has great pictures and clear instructions. Tom tells you how to carve, paint and antique birds. The wood duck was a hard paint job for me but the end result was worth it. Thanks J. Mallory

After buying and trying Tom's first book. I was amazed that in the end, I had a decoy I could be proud of; all on my first try. I am not a stranger to woodworking so having a band saw and drill press helps, but you can always find a friend with one or order roughed out blanks on the internet. This book is a great opportunity to try another style of decoy. It is not a follow-on but stands independantly with start to finish photos and detail. The spring Woodcarving Illustrated has a companion Wood Duck Hen to the book's feature Drake. After talking with Tom Matus via web ring, the first thing I learned was this is art, not science. Variations are okay and his sketches are by hand. My first duck sits on my mantle, but it is water ready. That is the goal by the way. Nothing prouder than hunting over your own "rig"

Mr. Aggett shows how he paints with his unison pastels huge vistas. He explains his methods very clearly & his demonstrations are broken down in sections so it makes it easy to follow. I often take this book with me when I am painting on location to help me set up my palette of pastels & easel with paper. Every landscape painter should have this book in their collection.

This is the greates art book I ever read, the pictures of the painting is really clear and the painting is something special, This book will developed your skills queckly, its not just for whome like to paint on pastel, who like to paint on oil will find it provide them with wonderful color groups, highly recommended.

Carin Heiden-Atkins is one of the most innovative designers in the craft and home decor industries. Every single design in this book is beautifully designed around it's theme, and will motivate you to want to try it for yourself. Carin in an experienced author and designer (You may have read her columns in Create & Decorate magazine) and her directions are easy to follow. I wholeheartedly recommend this book for anyone looking for new and dynamic ways to display their photos and memorabilia.

As author of this book and columnist for Create and Decorate Magazine anyone who is familiar with my work knows they can expect atleast two things from me: great looking projects that are functional and fun to make and I tell it to you strait, meaning directions, information, and tips are easy to follow and understand.

If you have never seen my work before here's a few things you can expect from this book.

* 25 elegant projects that use a wide variety of premade frames and different materials from paint to paper and a lot of embellishments in between.

* A variety of styles are represented from very simple to intricate. Modern, eclectic, whimsical, and elegant styles are well represented.

* Uses materials you can find in any general craft store like a Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Jo Ann's. Most scrapbooking stores might carry these supplies as well.

* Perfect for people who are interested in scrapbooking, paper crafting, general crafting, painting, fabric and/or ribbon addict, or people who want to test out their hidden creative abilities.

* This book caters to a beginning/intermediate level. Advanced talents might enjoy the book as well, and could just as easily alter the projects for your own taste.

I hope you enjoy the book! It's high time to get those favorite pictures out of albums and dusty cardboard boxes and put them up on the wall and enjoy them in an artful way.

Creatively yours,

Carin Heiden Atkins
Author Craft the Perfect Frame
Columnist Create and Decorate Magazine

Being an articulate person, yet not an interior decorator, I found this book most useful. After buying a new home, a budget to fix it was minimal. Yet, I faux painted walls and used furniture in techniques that I would never have believed. The author is very good in verbalizing how to paint with a flair of Rembrandt (and clear photos of each technique). When I applied each technique I truly felt accomlpished. I am not a salesman ,but it true, this book worked for what I was looking for - some artistic assistance!

This book has it all. The text and photos are clearly presented. The book begins with the proper prepartion steps in decorating a variety of surfaces from furniture, accessories to interiors surfaces- walls, floors, ceilings. If you ever consider painting or decorating your walls, floors or furniture- this is the book for you. Techniques are broken down into easy, intermediate to advanced-- so you can grow with the book. Paint and faux finish techniques from A to Z are covered... sponging, ragging, glazing, marbleizing, woodgraining, gilding, stenciling, tortoiseshell, malachite, trompe l'oeil and more. After reading this book, you can wait to get some brushes wet with paint and transform your home