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Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher: Northlight
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780891349594
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContinuing in the spirit of the "wildly" popular first edition, new works from today's finest wildlife artists of every medium are featured in a celebration of art and nature. 130 full-color photos, illustrations.
Author: Carl Brenders
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 1994-08-12
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKBrenders paints stunningly detailed depictions of animals, so life- like that they could be mistaken for photographs except that their amazing resolution and intimacy go beyond what a camera can do. Each painting is presented here with the artist's comments about his motivations and experiences connected with it. A brief biography of the artist is also included. 10.5x10" Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: National Museum of Wildlife Art
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 316
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor more than two decades, the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, has honored and sustained the tradition of wildlife in American art by assembling the most comprehensive collection of paintings and sculptures portraying North American wildlife in the world. Wildlife in American Art presents for the first time a generous sampling of the museum's holdings, charts the history of this enduring theme in American art, and explores the evolving relationship between Americans and the natural resources of this continent.
Author: John D. Juriga
Publisher: Bookhouse Fulfillment
Published: 2012-02-04
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 9781592984404
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs Bob Hines imbued his wildlife subjects with vitality in his artwork, John D. Juriga brings life to Hines's remarkable talent and career in his captivating biography, Bob Hines: National Wildlife Artist. Hines, a gifted self-taught artist, found his calling during the darkness of the Great Depression, turning to art as a means of sharing the richness in nature's beauty. His career brought him from designing the 1946 Federal Duck Stamp to joining the US Fish and Wildlife Service where he managed the competition for over thirty years, earning him the nickname of “Mr. Duck Stamp Contest.” His collaboration with Rachel Carson and other luminaries placed him on the cusp of the environmental movement in the United States. Celebrating the centennial of Hines's birth, this richly illustrated volume will appeal to wildlife enthusiasts and Duck Stamp collectors alike, as well as those interested in the history of conservation in the United States.
Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2009-09-10
Total Pages: 215
ISBN-13: 1440317488
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCelebrate the beauty, diversity and expression of drawing with this second collection in the Strokes of Genius series - 140 examples of the finest drawing being done today. Fresh from the studios and sketchpads of 100 artists, these striking creations run the gamut from highly detailed, remarkably realistic images that were months in the making, to contour drawings, journal sketches and gestures captured in mere minutes. Selections feature original approaches to landscapes, portraits and other classic subjects, along with offbeat inspirations like vintage photos and washed-off watercolor paintings. In these pages you'll find: • A vast range of mediums and combinations, including charcoal, pencil, pastel, ink and more • An exciting mix of styles and techniques presented in subject-specific chapters: Portraits, Cityscapes, Animals, the Human Figure, Landscapes and Still Life • Firsthand perspective on the processes behind the work, offering expert insights on capturing atmosphere, telling a story, finding the right pose, achieving vitality of line, and much more With a special focus on the power of light and shadow, this work has an immediacy that is honest and engaging. Filled with strokes of poetry, precision and passion, this is a memorable collection of art as well as an inspiring survey of techniques that artists use to translate impressions to paper.
Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2008-05-07
Total Pages: 235
ISBN-13: 1440313245
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeatured artist Jerry Stitt contemplates that ''A painting is good not because it looks like something, but because it feels like something.'' The difference is passion '' the kind of energy, excitement and pure joy that pulses through every page of this book. A brilliant collection of the best watercolors being created today, Splash 10 explores "passion" through the work and words of 100 top contemporary painters. With each modern-day masterpiece, insightful firsthand commentary taps into the psyche of the artists to explore where their passion comes from, and where it leads them. These artists find the passion to paint in any number of places - a handful of peppermints, a rescued dog named Tugboat, visits to places where "even the walls have personality," and spectacular moments created by the warm late-afternoon sun partnering with rich, cool cast shadows. Some of them find passion in their materials (like rice paper) or in the very act of putting paint to paper, whether it be broad, wet strokes of pure color applied with big brushes and arm-swinging applications, or meditative, economical strokes. This edition of Splash is dedicated to discovering not only how today's artists create great watercolors, but what motivates them to be creative, work in this amazing medium, and portray the subjects they love.
Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2015-06-25
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 1440334773
DOWNLOAD EBOOK100 top artists share the tricks behind their textures! Have you ever stood fascinated before a painting, wondering, "How did they do that?" In this 16th book in the ever-popular Splash series, 100 of today's top watercolor artists share the techniques behind the remarkable textures that bring their subjects to life. You'll learn how to create the look of rippling water, backlit glass, fur, fruit, stone, textiles, rust and a world of other illusions that make viewers forget--if only for an instant--that they are looking at mere pigment on paper. • 130+ brilliant paintings and the stories behind them • The how's behind a multitude of textures, from the delicate softness of rose petals and the flush on the cheek of a sleeping child, to peeling paint, and reflections on polished metal • Six subject-themed chapters explore landscapes, close-ups, animals, urban scenes, still lifes, machines and people These pages are filled with experiments, happy accidents and techniques perfected over a lifetime. Discover the many ways color is drybrushed, layered and manipulated...applied with plastic wrap, chopped brushes, sponges and fingers...sprayed, splattered, scrubbed and sanded...whatever it takes to achieve that sense of believability. A palpable display of artistic invention, Splash 16 celebrates the magnificent versatility of the medium. Can you feel it? "When it comes to texture, just go for it--wash, scrub, glaze, scratch and lift!" --Yael Maimon, p39 "Music is what feelings sound like and paintings are what feelings look like." --Judi Betts, p107
Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2006-07-27
Total Pages: 275
ISBN-13: 1440313199
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Potential of Watercolor Revealed Luminous, dynamic and expressive, watercolor is an intriguing medium for artist and viewer alike. Splash 9: Watercolor Secrets invites you to push your own creative potential to new heights as you explore the work of more than 100 of today's best watercolor artists. Page after page showcases a diverse array of styles and subjects, from quiet still lifes to animated streetscapes to mood-filled portraits. Each featured artist punctuates this collection with his or her own distinctive mastery of the medium. In every work, you'll see how color, composition and personal inspiration blend with years of practice, commitment and experimentation to create resonant works of stunning beauty. Created specifically for artists and art lovers, Splash 9 invites you to discover watercolor on a deeper level, providing detailed commentary from the artists themselves on every piece. You'll learn about their influences, their challenges and, most importantly, their specialized painting techniques. Delight in the secrets of this inspiring collection!
Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2012-09-27
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1440313032
DOWNLOAD EBOOKArt, inspiration and insights from 100+ modern-day masters! Line is arguably the most fundamental and direct element in art, and also the most expressive--as personal as handwriting. Strokes of Genius 4 explores the artistic linework of more than 100 contemporary masters. These artists tell the stories of their varied subjects through strong verticals and sweeping diagonals, quick staccatos and loose, sensuous strokes. Captions share insights on how they use line to lead the eye, create movement, reveal character, and add depth, drama and texture. Inside you'll find: • Art and inspiration from more than 100 of today's best artists • 140 masterful pieces in charcoal, pencil, pastel, pen and more • Diverse subject matter: portraits, landscapes, still life, figures and animals • Styles ranging from minimalism to photorealism From quick sketches to full rendered artwork, Strokes of Genius 4 offers fresh ideas and unique perspectives to fuel artists in any medium.
Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2016-08-03
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 1440341435
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA revealing gesture, a brilliant quality of light, a particularly perfect bloom... This volume of Splash is dedicated to those glorious sparks of inspiration, and the stories of how 129 artists fanned them into some of today's greatest watercolor paintings. The emotional connection between subject and artist resonates in these pages, delivering the caliber of art and insight that has made Splash a perennial favorite. • 135 paintings, reproduced in large, juicy color • A diverse range of styles and subjects, including still lifes, portraits, city scenes, animals and landscapes • Commentary reveals the artists' passion, approaches and techniques The artists spotlighted inside found inspiration in even unlikely places. They spotted it in peeling paint, the faces of strangers, and the view from the kitchen window. They found beauty in places as poetic as Paris, and as seemingly pedestrian as a dilapidated shed. From a hawk proudly posed against a cloudless, cerulean sky to an everyday table setting transformed by light into a kaleidoscope of color, these are the moments that stopped artists in their tracks, to create the kind of paintings that do the same. "Whatever made you hold your breath or turn your head the first time you saw it, that is what you should paint!" --Kathleen Lanzoni
