"Traditional Oil Painting is that rare sourcebook that comprehensively covers the most advanced techniques and concepts of oil painting"--P. [2] of cover.
Stimulating, informative guide by noted teacher covers painting technique, painting from life, materials — paints, varnishes, oils and mediums, grounds, etc. — a painter's training, more. 64 photos. 5 line drawings.
A quality, realistic work of art is a comprehensive visual synthesis of a lot of, knowledge and observation. The artist perceives the world around him with different eyes than people in everyday life. He is interested in the essence of the things he wants to paint and penetrates into the natural laws that determine the appearance of things.The book Realistic Oil Painting will teach you the necessary basics to realistically depict any subject you choose. In the first part of this book, you will learn how light and shadow affect the color and appearance of things around us, how to mix the right color you need, exactly what types of underpaintings and what colors are most suitable for underpainting, and especially how to put this theoretical knowledge into practice. Therefore, the second part of the book is devoted to practical examples of painting individual subjects using various painting techniques. This book aims to acquaint the reader with the basic issues of layered and direct painting and thus becomes a practical guide for every artist.
Incredible insight into the making of sci-fi and fantasy art by award winning sci-fi and Fantasy illustrator, Patrick J. Jones. These pages contain the secrets of painting Conan, mermaids and otherworldly creatures, from pencil sketches to finished art. No serious student of sci-fi and Fantasy art or oil painting techniques can afford to miss this book- so take a private seat in Patrick's masterclass and learn how to create fantastic art in the spirit of Frank Frazetta and Boris Vallejo.
Find out what you can do with oil paints. Make brushwork more expressive and add shadows. Try a full complement of creative techniques. Breathtaking examples of finished paintings, analyzed in detail, guide you through a range of themes, including architecture, figures, and landscapes.
Everything you always wanted to know about oil painting...but were afraid to ask. Or maybe you weren’t afraid—maybe you just didn’t know what to ask or where to start. In The Oil Painting Course You’ve Always Wanted, author Kathleen Staiger presents crystal clear, step-by-step lessons that build to reinforce learning. Brush control, creating the illusion of three dimensions, foolproof color mixing, still-life painting, landscapes, and portraits—every topic is covered in clear text, diagrams, illustrations, exercises, and demonstrations. Staiger has taught oil painting for more than thirty-five years; many of her students are now exhibiting and selling their paintings. Everyone from beginning hobby painters, to art students, to BFA graduates has questions about oil painting. Here at last are the answers!
7th Edition, 8th printing of the original 1941 publication, many added color plates and addenda by Evelyn Payne Hatcher, the artist/author's daughter. A must for art collectors, artists, teachers and art dealers.