<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">It translates from the French as &#8220;trick the eye,&#8221; and once you&#8217;ve seen trompe l&#8217;oeil, it&#8217;s clear why: This comprehensive introduction covers the history of the style, and provides basic exercises to help artists develop the essential skills needed to complete eight beautiful projects. With step-by-step color photographs to guide them, painters will see how to use shadow and contrast to depict everything from a graceful archway to a secret alcove to a charming cat that looks real enough to purr!&nbsp; </P><P>&nbsp;</P></DIV>