Reference Books
ALL BOOKS ARE HELD BY THE ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE LIBRARY
SCENIC ART
Scenic Art for the Theatre - Susan Crabtree and Peter Beudert E Book Link
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
Theatrical Scene Painting by William Pinnell - E Book Link
Soft Surfaces - Judy A. Juracek
Architectural Surfaces- Judy A. Juracek
Painting for Performance Sean O'Skea Web Book Link
PAINT
Materials and Techniques of Painting - Jonathan Stephenson
Artists Handbook of Materials - Ralph Mayer
COLOUR
Blue and Yellow Don't Make Green - Michael Wilcox
The Art of Colour- Johannes Itten
Materials and Techniques of Painting - Jonathon Stephenson
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
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 E Book Link
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
The Artists Guide to Perspective- Janet Shearer
FURTHER READING