Royal Design Studio, The Art and Design of Melanie Royals
Portfolio 2001- not the average stencil product catalog. Instead of merely presenting an array of designs, the Portfolio presents the art of stenciling in an entirely new context: A resourceful tool for creating an artistic and esthetically pleasing environment.
The artist behind Portfolio 2001, Melanie Royals, uses stenciling as a medium and the stencil as a tool for translating her artistic vision onto a variety of surfaces. Royals uses her “signature” painting techniques, and creative combinations of classically inspired patterns and colors, to create looks that are both fresh and timeless at once.
Beautiful photographs of artistic interior settings illustrate how patterns and paint can be used to enhance and implement design themes including
- Italian Rustic
- French Country
- English Garden
- Oriental
- Formal Renaissance
- And more….
Readers are shown that design themes are not limited to just walls, with numerous examples of patterns used to coordinate and enhance floors, furniture, fabric, and moldings.
The Portfolio 2001 not only contains many inspiring photographs of ways to incorporate the art of stenciling into any interior design scheme, it leads the way. A Painting Tips and Techniques section shares Melanie’s many secrets for achieving her “look”. The Project Planner offers more helpful advice on how to use paint and stenciling to transform any surface, and guides the reader through the process of choosing stencil patterns and colors for specific treatments. Even further help is available through an acclaimed instructional video series, where Melanie “shows you how”!
Even the format of Portfolio 2001 presents a more “upscale” and artistic feel. Beautifully designed pages are contained in an elegant 4-color binder, allowing for the easy insertion of free scheduled updates.
With it’s wealth of information and inspiration, as well as designs to suit every style and taste, Portfolio 2001 is sure to provide a valuable resource for homeowners, decorative artists, and interior designs alike.
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