Scenic Painting and Artist Books

Describes the construction, painting,and finishing of most of the scenic elements used in professional theatre. It explains how to bring a stage design to a three dimensional reality.

ISBN: 1861264992

This American technical handbook explains the basics of scene painting with the emphasis on the beginner. 170 pages with plenty of black and white illustrations and photos.

ISBN: 0809327651

A new collection of images showing surface textures of everything from rust and wood to lichen and old sails.

276x219mm with 160 pages full of colourillustrations.

Essential reference manual which is very highly recommended. The most useful book covering artists techniques and materials. A complete mine of information.

ISBN: 0571143318

A more serious book on Faux finishes by a Gold Medal graduate from the Van der Kellen Painting Institute in Brussels and the winner of the Best Craftsman in France award for decorative finishes. Over 300 pages covering all paint effects.

ISBN: 0823008584

Currently Out of Print

Paper back with black and white illustrations. A serious informative work.

ISBN: 1873132832

[Alf Fulcher, Brian Rhodes, Bill Stewart, Derick Tickle, John Windsor, and Derek Butterfield]

This is a well written clear and serious information manual which covers most painting and decorating techniques. Often used as a course book for professional trainees and it covers the NVQ and SVQ painting and decorating syllabi. It is written by a team of authorsinvolved in teaching painting and decorating.
Covers: Tools and equipment, surface coatings and specialist materials, surface preparation and coverings, scaffolding, safety, health and welfare, specification, colour, and glazing.

302 pages.

A useful guide showing how to achieve many scenic effects with Roscos range of products. The booklet is free but we do charge £1.00 towards postage.