Martin Benad (with Ursula E. Benad) run the studio Atelier Benad for the creative use of color and wall decoration in Munich. They develop individual designs for private homes and businesses and offer regular seminars on color planning, wall decorating, and illusionary painting. Their previous books include Trompe L Oeil Today and, in this series, Trompe L Oeil Sky and Sea and Trompe L Oeil Grisaille: Architecture & Drapery.