Your Home A Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishes & Murals with Paint - Hardcover

Heuser, Curtis L

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 158180783X ISBN 13: 9781581807837

Publisher: North Light Books, 2007

Synopsis

Readers will love this "treasure trove of inspiration" filled with stunning before and after photography of finished rooms and interior details. Inside are over "30" astonishing mural and faux finishing "step-by-step" projects, accompanied with interesting chatty side notes and expert tips - as author and artist Curtis Heuser guides the reader "room-by-room" through his beautifully renovated Historic private residence. Readers will learn the secrets to creating unique paint effects, and pick up invaluable designer tips on everything from choosing colors to decorating a bookshelf. Whether a professional or novice in the field, "YOUR HOME A Living Canvas" promises to sweep you up to new inspirational levels!!!

About this title

From the Author

Bringing this book to life was the most rewarding challenge in my creative career! Using only paint, joint compound and a lot of imagination - I share with readers the amazing transformation, as a long neglected historic dwelling once again becomes a warm and inviting "HOME!"

The book is basically a pictorial walk-through of each room in my private residence. Along the way I explain how every room concept developed and relates to the adjoining space from a design perspective. I then highlight each of the dramatic paint transformations with tons of beautifully photographed and detailed step-by-step images. There are over 30 unique projects featured which are accompanied with all the paint colors and materials and tools necessary to re-create the wall or ceiling treatment. Also included are unbelievable "before and after" pics of each room. 

It was my ultimate goal that this book awaken the creative passion in each reader. If you are simply a novice admirer of decorative painting and/or just love interior decorating and learning the secrets behind good design, I truly believe you will find this book bursting at the seams with inspiration! On the other hand, if you are a professional artist / interior designer or architect / home builder or remodeler / fellow historic home owner or admirer, etc. -
"YOUR HOME A Living Canvas" is sure to ignite your creative juices!

About the Author

Curtis Heuser is a veteran professional decorative artist and home stylist, specializing in custom paint finishes - including exquisite custom murals and trompe l'oeil work. Heuser's artistry can be found in some of the finest private homes in the country. The artist has been featured in BEST Magazine, HOSETRENDS, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Magazine, Around the House and HGTV's Before & After Show.

About this edition

• Publisher: North Light Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 158180783X
• ISBN 13: 9781581807837
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144