The library's Poets and Writers of Antiquity murals by Nicolai Remisoff were recently discussed on the "Ask Geoffrey" feature of WTTW's Chicago Tonight program. Also mentioned on that segment were Chicago's LaSalle Towers' trompe l'oeil paintings by Richard Haas and later restored by Thomas Melvin. (Melvin also painted the murals in the Lake Forest Children's Library stairwells and foyer.) The LaSalle Towers' paintings fool the eye by making two of the exterior walls appear to have windows that aren't there, one wall even seeming to reflect a neighboring building, which also is not there. So, for April Fools' Day, here are some titles from our collection that show painting techniques that fool the eye by depicting objects or finishes that are not present. Maybe you'll be inspired to create some foolery in your own home!
The house that faux built : transform your home using paints, plasters & creativity
by Adrienne Van Dooren
by Adrienne Van Dooren
by Curtis L. HeuserSimple trompe l'oeil : 20 stylish projects using stencils and faux finishes
by Mary MacCarthy
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