Beautiful Brushstrokes Step by Step
Beautiful Brushstrokes Step by Step

Author: Maureen Mcnaughton

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003-08-20

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1440317194

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Learn the brushstrokes that will bring your paintings to life! With Maureen McNaughton as your coach, you can learn how to paint an amazing array of fabulous flowers. She provides start-to-finish instructions and hundreds of step-by-step photos, plus all the information and advice you need to create gorgeous works of art. It's easier than you think! You'll learn how to: • Master dozens of beautiful brushstrokes • Choose the right brushstroke for every stem, leaf and flower petal you paint • Select materials for the best possible results • Hold you hand and brush properly • Create beautiful shading, highlighting and streaking effects with a uniquely simple brush-loading technique • Correct less-than-perfect strokes without starting over You'll also find detailed guidelines for 5 stunning projects, including a floral memory album and a corner shelf with a faux finish and gold leafing. Beautiful Brushstrokes Step by Step shows you how to paint will skill and precision every time!

Beautiful Brushstrokes
Beautiful Brushstrokes

Author: Marshall E. Gass

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2015-08-19

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1499097506

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Max Martin has fallen on hard times. His career in journalism has taken a dive. His marriage is on the rocks and his two lovely kids are away. A chance visit to a local Art Gallery sets him on a quest to find the Artist who he thinks is very trendy. Following this trail, the journey takes him across New Zealand and eventually across continents. Max decides to rejuvenate his flagging writing career by writing a novel, tentatively, titled: Beautiful Brushstrokes. He records all the research in his notes and eventually finds, part way through, that his quest is shaping up to be something more than a casual project. What piece of artwork did he find in this gallery and where does the clue take him? What are the findings that change his outlook on life and why is he subject to the vagaries of a whimsical fate that catapults him into this book? Max will write this novel and find this artist. Thats the first step to regain his career. Join his journey of discovery, not only of himself but of so many others in his quest for success- or failure!

The Brushstroke Handbook
The Brushstroke Handbook

Author: Maureen Mcnaughton

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-02-15

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1440321973

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Beautiful brushstrokes step by step! This is the one! The Brushstroke Handbook is your complete reference for mastering more than 50 fabulous strokes. Inside you'll find visual, step-by-step instruction divided into two sections that detail techniques for working with both round and flat brushes in acrylics. Flip through and find the stroke you want, featuring a range of comma strokes, pressure strokes, fan strokes, teardrop strokes, scroll strokes and much more. From the very basics of supplies and techniques to more in-depth guidance for creating unique compositions, this guide offers everything you need to build confidence, have fun and paint successfully--whether you're a beginner or a more experienced decorative painter. This comprehensive guide includes: • Quick-reference photos for finding the right stroke, fast. • Step-by-step stroke instructions that actually build a little painting with every lesson. • Easy-to-follow worksheets for combining strokes to make complete flowers, birds, butterflies, lace, ribbons and more. • 20 fresh and pretty borders painted with round and flat brushes. • Two sections highlighting common mistakes and how to fix them. Plus, this guide offers a bonus section that shows you how to create six gorgeous compositions that feature today's most popular colors and stroke styles. It's all here! The Brushstroke Handbook gives you everything you need to master every stroke and explore a range of decorative painting possibilities. It's the one reference you'll want to have handy for virtually every project.

The Art of Brush Lettering
The Art of Brush Lettering

Author: Kelly Klapstein

Publisher:

Published: 2017-11-28

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1631593552

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The Art of Brush Lettering offers a meditative approach to learning all the facets of lettering with brush pens.

Behind the Brushstrokes
Behind the Brushstrokes

Author: Seow Hwa Khoo

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789627160762

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Finally - a comprehensive study of Chinese calligraphy aimed at those who do not read Chinese but valuable for any reader seeking insight into the evolution of Chinese characters, as well as the philosophy of Chinese calligraphy and the lives of the great Chinese calligraphers. 'If you have always wanted to know what Chinese calligraphy is about, this is the book' - The Straits Times

Beautiful Brushstrokes Step by Step
Beautiful Brushstrokes Step by Step

Author: Maureen McNaughton

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 2003-09-03

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781581803815

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Learn the brushstrokes that will bring your paintings to life! With Maureen McNaughton as your coach, you can learn how to paint an amazing array of fabulous flowers. She provides start-to-finish instructions and hundreds of step-by-step photos, plus all the information and advice you need to create gorgeous works of art. It's easier than you think! You'll learn how to: Master dozens of beautiful brushstrokes Choose the right brushstroke for every stem, leaf and flower petal you paint Select materials for the best possible results Hold you hand and brush properly Create beautiful shading, highlighting and streaking effects with a uniquely simple brush-loading technique Correct less-than-perfect strokes without starting over You'll also find detailed guidelines for 5 stunning projects, including a floral memory album and a corner shelf with a faux finish and gold leafing. Beautiful Brushstrokes Step by Step shows you how to paint will skill and precision every time!

Brushstrokes: Acrylic
Brushstrokes: Acrylic

Author: Angela Marie Moulton

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1633228215

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Learn to create effortless works of art using step-by-step painting techniques that require minimal time and only the most basic supplies. Designed for absolute beginners, Brushstrokes: Acrylic uses large brushstrokes and thick, creamy paint to help budding artists create bright, dynamic paintings in practically no time at all. After a quick overview of the basic tools and materials—including surfaces, brushes, and paints—and a brief introduction to choosing and mixing colors, Brushstrokes: Acrylic demonstrates how to use just a few thick brushstrokes to create works of art in a bold, effortless style. From vibrant birds and florals to charming animal portraits and still life, follow along with these step-by-step projects to create quick-and-easy masterpieces—a perfect formula for artists just getting started. Brushstrokes: Acrylic provides a unique introduction to acrylic painting, from choosing the right brushes and paints to creating inspired works of art using easy painting techniques—no experience required.

Painting Beautiful Watercolor Landscapes
Painting Beautiful Watercolor Landscapes

Author: Joyce Hicks

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 9781440329579

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A full-color guide teachers budding artists how to paint beautiful scenes with 12 step-by-step demonstrations from a master artist.

Watercolor Made Simple
Watercolor Made Simple

Author: Nicki Traikos

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2023-11-07

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0760383200

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Learn to paint in watercolor—with joy and confidence—as you explore simple techniques, popular subjects, and simple papercrafting projects. Watercolor is a wonderful medium to explore your creativity, unwind, and have fun. Whether you’re new to watercolor painting or looking to expand your skills, Watercolor Made Simple will guide you to connect more personally with your watercolor practice and build your painting skills in a relaxing, welcoming way. Nicki Traikos, founder of the popular online art school life i design, wants to help you avoid the struggles and frustrations she experienced when learning to paint with watercolors by providing encouraging instruction, easy tutorials, and beautifully illustrated step-by-step projects. Consider this your invitation to the world of watercolor as you: Get familiar with paints, brushes, and papers Learn fundamental watercolor washes and brushstrokes Explore simple color theory and color mixing Use a sketchbook to gather inspiration Paint more than 15 popular subjects, such as flowers, leaves, feathers, still lifes, and simple landscapes, step by step You’ll also find: Links to helpful video tutorials Charming papercrafting projects to feature your watercolor paintings Tips for storing and displaying your art—and even what to do with paintings you don’t love With gentle encouragement and techniques she has honed through teaching tens of thousands of watercolor students, Nicki will soon have you painting your favorite subjects with ease and enjoyment.

Fashion Illustration Art
Fashion Illustration Art

Author: Jennifer Lilya

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-12-23

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 1440335478

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From the clothes to the pose, here's everything you need to create fierce fashion illustrations. Create fabulous fashion moments! Drawing on 20+ years of fashion illustrating experience, Jennifer Lilya uses acrylic paint and black ink to show you how to draw the clothes, poses and attitudes behind runway-worthy art. Follow her expert tips, techniques and step-by-step illustrations to draw girls that rock the look, from flirty and fun to strong and sexy. Illustrated with tons of gorgeous examples, this guide covers everything from assembling your tools and mixing skin tones to the secrets behind natural looking poses and proper fabric drape. Jennifer uses acrylic paint and black ink to create her happy illustrations, and shows you how, too. But you can follow along with markers, pencils or whatever you like! Find out how to: • Draw standing and walking poses full of attitude and movement. • Use highlights, shadows and line quality to liven up your illustrations. • Evoke a variety of facial expressions using loose indications of eyes, lips and noses. • Create the look of batik, plaid, leather, lace, tweed and other fabrics. • Pull it all together into complete fashion illustrations. Pulsing with style, color and energy, this super-sassy guide will help you move your fashion art forward. Give your girls the spirit and spunk they need to enchant the crowd as they cruise the runway, hit the town or strike a pose.