Scene Painting Projects for Theatre

The art, practice, and technique of scene painting is an essential part of theatre design. A scenic artist is responsible for translating the vision of the scenic designer to the realized scenery.
Unlike all other scene painting books, this text will take you step-by-step through actual individual scene painting projects. Each project is commonly used in theatrical productions and each project builds upon the skills learned in the previous lesson. From wood and marble, to foliage and drapery, this book will teach the you how to become a skilled scenic painter.
*Beautiful full color book
*Spiral bound for easy use
*Right to the point, step by step instruction to painting common scenes, such as wood, brick, foliage, and more!

Table of Contents:Project thumbnailsColor SamplesAcknowledgementsIntroductionProject 1 Flat construction and PreparationProject 2 Texture techniquesProject 3 Spattered and sponged wallProject 4 Distressed wall with wainscotProject 5 Textured wall with bevelled blockProject 6 Weathered woodProject 7 Pastoral landscape-cartoonProject 8 BookshelfProject 9 Books added to bookshelfProject 10 MarbleProject 11 Lattice portalProject 12 Foliage added to latticeProject 13 Field stone and brownstoneProject 14 BrickProject 15 Clapboard wall, door, and shutterProject 16 OrnamentProject 17 WallpaperProject 18 DraperyFinal Exam/Project

Is the Director of Design and Technology at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He has over 150 productions under his belt as a scenic designer and and over 150 as an actor, a lighting designer, technical director, or musical director. He is a seasonal instructor at the renown Cobalt Studios and has also been a topic speaker at USITT for several years.