Mastering the Art of Painting
Mastering the Art of Painting

Author: Francisco Asensio Cerver

Publisher: H.F. Ullmann

Published: 2009-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780841616493

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Acrylic, watercolours, oil, and pastel colours are the four classical means of artistic expression in painting. With this practice-oriented introduction readers can learn about them by trying their own hand at painting and perfecting their skills step-by-step. The book provides an overview of the artist's tools and the various types of painting. The wealth of illustrative information ranges from simple everyday objects to still life and landscapes, the human body and portrait painting. Examples of each genre demonstrate the various stages of painting a picture. This enables learners to improve their technique from the very first sketch to the most complex composition: Mastering the Art of Painting is the ideal introduction for the prospective artist!

Mastering Oil Painting
Mastering Oil Painting

Author: James Sulkowski

Publisher: Walter Foster

Published: 2013-09-15

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1600583369

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With its combination of valuable tips, techniques, and engaging step-by-step painting lessons, Mastering Oil Painting is an ideal resource for aspiring artists who desire to work in oil.

Mastering Composition
Mastering Composition

Author: Ian Roberts

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-11-29

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1581809247

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Create Better Compositions by Design The path to better painting begins with Mastering Composition. This effective guide blends clear, visual instruction with 5 step-by-step demonstrations to show you how to plan and paint your best work yet. Composition is the key, and here you'll learn to design paintings with new skill and confidence. It all begins with the armature or structure of the picture plane. Every great painting has one, and you'll see through several famous examples exactly how the Old Masters used armatures to create movement, narrative, harmony and fluidity. Based on these examples, you'll practice what you've learned following a series of hands-on demonstrations. Once you understand the basic principles of design, you'll be amazed at how quickly and effectively your compositions come together. Soon you will be painting more boldly and confidently than ever before with less reworking and overworking. Whether you're a beginner looking for basic instruction or a more advanced painter troubleshooting a specific problem, the proven methods in this book will work for you. Ideal for all mediums, Mastering Composition gives you the knowledge you need to create powerful paintings out of every subject.

Master the Art of Speed Painting
Master the Art of Speed Painting

Author: 3dtotal 3dtotal Publishing

Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing

Published: 2016-06-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781909414341

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Explore the process of creating digital art in no time at all with this comprehensive guide to speed painting.

Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors
Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors

Author: Michael Chesley Johnson

Publisher:

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781684620456

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"Many painters enjoy working outdoors when the weather is good (and they need to know how to deal with it when the weather changes)! This book includes the best instruction on the special challenges of painting landscapes outdoors from a variety of the best plein-air artists working today in all major media-oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and gouache. - Materials, site selection and practical tips - Values, shapes, composition, color and elements of landscape painting - Bringing outdoor studies back into the studio - Complete start-to-finish demonstrations - Hundreds of gorgeous images"--

Mastering the Art of Landscapes
Mastering the Art of Landscapes

Author: Sarah Hoggett

Publisher: Lorenz Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780754834687

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Practical instruction from detailed painting techniques to principles of composition and colour, with example projects, in an updated new edition.

Mastering Watercolors
Mastering Watercolors

Author: Joe Cartwright

Publisher: Ashton Publishing Group

Published:

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13:

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Watercolor is a magical and often challenging medium. Once mastered, it will reward you with the pleasure of creating striking works of art of infinite variety. This book is a culmination of many years of teaching. Through it, I set out to clear up widespread misconceptions about painting with watercolors. These common confusions hold watercolor artists back from achieving their full potential. Full of practical advice and techniques, my aim is to simplify watercolor painting to assist you in your personal watercolor adventure. Enjoy the journey!

Mastering the Art of Fused Glass Painting
Mastering the Art of Fused Glass Painting

Author: Mark Hufford

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780578861463

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This book is the sequel and includes advanced techniques in fused glass enamel painting beyond the fundamentals. It is a workbook style format that allows the user to open the book in their workspace while creating the practice projects included.

The Art of Painting in Acrylic
The Art of Painting in Acrylic

Author: Alicia Vannoy Call

Publisher: Walter Foster

Published: 2014-08

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1600583822

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Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking to develop or polish their acrylic painting skills, The Art of Painting in Acrylic features a range of techniques and valuable instruction for working with this classic medium. This comprehensive guide offers a fresh, modern approach to painting in acrylic. Beginning with detailed information for using acrylic tools and materials, The Art of Painting in Acrylic introduces artists to the basics, including paints and brushes, supports, mediums, and other essential information for working with this fast-drying paint. In addition to learning about basic color theory, painting techniques, and how to work with acrylic paint and textures, aspiring artists will enjoy putting their painting skills to use by practicing the step-by-step demonstrations designed to instruct and entertain. Professional acrylic painters provide easy-to-follow, comprehensive instruction and inspiration, enabling readers to learn techniques for mastering this lightweight, versatile, and easy-to-use medium. In-depth lessons cover a variety of subject matter ranging from still lifes and portraits to landscapes and animals. Along the way, aspiring artists will discover helpful tips and tricks for rendering a variety of textures, setting up compelling compositions, achieving accurate proportions, and more. With its breadth of content and detail, The Art of Painting in Acrylic is a must-have resource for any artist's reference library. Includes: Color Theory, Basic Drawing, Painting Techniques, Still Lifes & Flowers, Landscapes, Seascapes, Portraits, and Animals/Pet Portraits.