I am pleased to present to you the English translation of the books previously published only in French, of Yannick Guégan and Roger Le Puil.  This volume brings to you the highest level of traditional French decorative painting.  It is unique in offering a broad repertoire of decorative painting, including not only exceptional patinas and faux marbles, woods and masonry that are subjects familiar to every trompe l'oeil painter, but also many unusual and exciting subjects, such as drapery, mosaics, and marquetry.  In addition, it offers a host of rare and almost forgotten techniques, such as painting under glass, marouflage, and imitation stained glass and laquerware, that are little known here. Read More