Reference Books

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SCENIC ART

Scenic Art for the Theatre - Susan Crabtree and Peter Beudert

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Scenic Art and Construction: A Practical Guide - Tim Blaikie, Emma Troubridge

The Techniques of Decorating - Kevin McCloud

Surfaces- Judy A. Juracek Natural Surfaces- Judy A. Juracek

Soft Surfaces - Judy A. Juracek

Architectural Surfaces- Judy A. Juracek

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PAINT

Materials and Techniques of Painting - Jonathan Stephenson

Artists Handbook of Materials - Ralph Mayer

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COLOUR

Blue and Yellow Don't Make Green - Michael Wilcox

The Art of Colour- Johannes Itten

Materials and Techniques of Painting - Jonathon Stephenson

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FAUX FINISHING

The Handbook of Painted Decoration - Yannick Guegan

The Art Of Faux - Pierre Finklestein

The Art of Marbling - Stuart Spencer

The Art of Wood Graining - Stuart Spencer

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DRAWING

Life Drawing in 15 Mins - Jake Spencer

Draw Faces in 15 Minutes - Jake Spencer

The Fundamentals of Drawing - Barrington Barber

Classical Drawing Atelier - Juliette Aristides

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Betty Edwards

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PERSPECTIVE

Perspective Drawing for Theatre- Harry Morgan

Theory and Practice of Perspective- W Abbott

Perspective-JM Parramon

Scenery: Draughting and Construction: For Theatres, Museums, Exhibitions and Trade Shows - John Blurton

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The Artists Guide to Perspective- Janet Shearer

FURTHER READING

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American Scenic Guild reading list