Download or read book Art Studio Secrets written by Marjorie Sarnat and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2018-12-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outstanding refresher course in creative thinking presents more than 300 methods and techniques for helping artists find a new angle for an existing style or get past a creative block.
Download or read book Inside Acrylics written by Phil Garrett and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2019-02-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An artist-to-artist guide to acrylics today! Acrylics are an astoundingly versatile medium, as evidenced by the diversity of work emerging from studios around the country. This book takes you inside the studios and creative minds of 9 of today's top acrylic artists as they share favorite techniques, distinctive approaches, and examples of their best work. Packed with expert advice, Inside Acrylics will help beginning and intermediate artists make the most of both traditional acrylics and their new, slow-drying cousins. Real-world advice from 9 top acrylic artists, from the way they organize their palettes to tried and true strategies for painting in the studio, painting portraits, and painting outdoors. 18 step-by-step demonstrations of favorite techniques. How to use acrylic paints, gels and mediums to achieve the look of oil paints, innovations in mixed media, and effects not achievable with any other medium. Advice on everything from materials and color theory to varnishing and care of finished work. Inside Acrylics contains years of hands-on experience to help up-and-coming artists make sense of all the options, save trial-and-error time, and explore the exciting possibilities of this most remarkable medium.
Download or read book One Hundred Fifty One Effective and Extraordinary Art Studio Secrets to Ignite Your Artistic Expression written by Marjorie Sarnat and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Painted Apron written by Jenna Meon and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows how to make everyday a celebration with art, beautiful tables and fabulous, yet easy food
Download or read book Inside Acrylics written by Phil Garrett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-07-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An artist-to-artist guide to acrylics today! Acrylics are an astoundingly versatile medium, as evidenced by the diversity of work emerging from studios around the country. This book takes you inside the studios and creative minds of 9 of today's top acrylic artists as they share favorite techniques, distinctive approaches, and examples of their best work. Packed with expert advice, Inside Acrylics will help beginning and intermediate artists make the most of both traditional acrylics and their new, slow-drying cousins. • Real-world advice from 9 top acrylic artists, from the way they organize their palettes to tried and true strategies for painting in the studio, painting portraits, and painting outdoors. • 18 step-by-step demonstrations of favorite techniques. • How to use acrylic paints, gels and mediums to achieve the look of oil paints, innovations in mixed media, and effects not achievable with any other medium. • Advice on everything from materials and color theory to varnishing and care of finished work. Inside Acrylics contains years of hands-on experience to help up-and-coming artists make sense of all the options, save trial-and-error time, and explore the exciting possibilities of this most remarkable medium.
Download or read book Secrets to Drawing Realistic Faces written by Carrie Stuart Parks and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-12-31 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draw amazingly accurate portraits starting today! Even if you're an absolute beginner, you can render strikingly realistic faces and self-portraits! Instructor and FBI-trained artist Carrie Stuart Parks makes it simple with foolproof step-by-step instructions that are fun and easy to follow. You'll quickly begin to: • Master proportions and map facial features accurately • Study shapes within a composition and draw them realistically • Use value, light and shading to add life and depth to any portrait • Render tricky details, including eyes, noses, mouths and hair Proven, hands-on exercises and before-and-after examples from Parks' students ensure instant success! It's all the guidance and inspiration you need to draw realistic faces with precision, confidence and style!
Download or read book Color Secrets written by Gabriel Martín i Roig and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (back cover) For the artist, colors are elements of a language that must be understood and controlled. This book will explain the basic principles of color and instruct you in color's many different applications. The principles spelled out in these pages will erase any doubts or confusions that might be inhibiting your technique as a painter. As you grow more familiar with the fundamental techniques of mixing, applying, and contrasting different colors, you will begin to master the secrets that are used by professional artists to achieve dramatic and truly distinctive effects in their paintings. BASIC FACTS ABOUT COLOR SEEING AND FEELING COLORS MIXING COLORS AND PAINTING
Download or read book Studio Secrets written by Frederic Taubes and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Were there paints used by the old masters better than ours today And were their methods superior Is turpentine a good painting medium Why do some paintings darken, discolour, or crack with age, while others do not What varnish should I use to restore the brilliancy of a painting which has grown dull Which is better, a sable or a bristle brush These are typical of hundreds of questions which painters and students all over the land are constantly asking. Particularly since I started my Question and Answer Department in the Taubes Page, in the magazine AMERICAN ARTIST, have come to realize what a strong interest exists today in all such technical matters. This was not always so. In fact, this present keen attention to sound craftsmanship in painting is most gratifying to those of us who have long worked toward this very goal. For far too lengthy a period we might even say for scores of years many painters were so immersed in the purely aesthetic aspects of their art that they neglected those equally important technical phases which must always be observed if results are to be enduring. A gradual awakening has taken place only as one horrible example after another of fading, darkening, discoloration, cracking, or like type of failure has come to the fore. Even in the recent past there have been those who have treated craftsmanship so lightly that their paintings have already badly deteriorated or are doomed to an early demise. Small wonder, then, that more and more contemporary painters, profiting from all this, are turning to the investigation of the chemical and physical nature and action of pigments the respective functions of oils, varnishes and other media the preparation of grounds the possibilities of underpainting, etc. My personal feeling has always been that if a painting is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well And by well I mean not only aesthetically well, but technically well. At the very outset of my career I was so impressed by the needless deterioration of thousands of paintings that the mastery of craftsmanship became a consuming passion. By good fortune, I was able to indulge this passion by studying at first hand the works of those leading exponents of sound craftsmanship, the old masters. In Paris, in Italy, in Vienna, in the Bauhaus in Weimar, under the famous Doerner in Munich, for years I was able to gratify my inquisitiveness along technical lines. One by one I inspected the great masterpieces of old. I compared I analysed I investigated I asked questions I read assiduously everything I could lay my hands on. And gradually I arrived at a conviction which decades of subsequent painting and teaching have served only to strengthen, that a regeneration of art will be possible only when painters cease to look on technical matters as superficial and return to the sound basic principles long ago established by the old masters.
Download or read book The Secret Art of Dr Seuss written by Audrey Geisel and published by Random House. This book was released on 1995-10-03 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These fabulous, whimsical paintings, created for his own pleasure and never shown to the public, show Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) in a whole new light. Depicting outlandish creatures in otherworldly settings, the paintings use a dazzling rainbow of hues not seen in the primary-color palette of his books for children, and exhibit a sophisticated and often quite unrestrained side of the artist. 65 color illustrations.
Download or read book Urban Sketching and Painting written by Barron's Educational Series, Inc and published by Pocket Art Guides. This book was released on 2014-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information on urban sketching and painting, including architectural rendering, perspective drawing, the human figure, parks and gardens, and scenes illuminated by artificial light.
Download or read book How to Read Paintings 2 written by Nadeije Laneyrie-Dagen and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion volume to How to Read Paintings explores the context within which artists from the Middle Ages to the present day have worked. Major works of art are analysed from the point of view of their creators, providing valuable insights into the working methods, techniques and secrets of such influential painters and sculptors as Botticelli, Rodin and Picasso.
Download or read book The Secret Subway written by Shana Corey and published by Anne Schwartz Books. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an acclaimed author and a New York Times Best Illustrated artist comes the fascinating, little-known—and true!—story of New York City’s first subway. New York City in the 1860s was a mess: crowded, disgusting, filled with garbage. You see, way back in 1860, there were no subways, just cobblestone streets. That is, until Alfred Ely Beach had the idea for a fan-powered train that would travel underground. On February 26, 1870, after fifty-eight days of drilling and painting and plastering, Beach unveiled his masterpiece—and throngs of visitors took turns swooshing down the track. The Secret Subway will wow readers, just as Beach’s underground train wowed riders over a century ago. A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016
Download or read book Inside the Artist s Studio written by Joe Fig and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was your earliest childhood artwork that received recognition? When did you first consider yourself a professional artist? How has your studio's location influenced your work? How do you choose titles? Do you have a favorite color? Joe Fig asked a wide range of celebrated artists these and many other questions during the illuminating studio visits documented in Inside the Artist's Studio—the follow-up to his acclaimed 2009 book, Inside the Painter's Studio. In this remarkable collection, twenty-four painters, video and mixed-media artists, sculptors, and photographers reveal highly idiosyncratic production tools and techniques, as well as quotidian habits and strategies for getting work done: the music they listen to; the hours they keep; and the relationships with gallerists and curators, friends, family, and fellow artists that sustain them outside the studio.
Download or read book Pastel Pointers written by Richard McKinley and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2010-12-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top Secrets for Beautiful Pastel Paintings Richard McKinley has been a professional artist for over 35 years. Factor in nearly as many years of teaching experience, and that adds up to a whole lot of know-how to share. In Pastel Pointers, he lays it all out: information on tools, materials, color, composition, landscape elements, finishes and more. Compiles the best of McKinley's popular Pastel Pointers blog and Pastel Journal columns Covers frequently asked questions ("How do I achieve natural-looking greens?") and simple solutions to common problems, such as excess pigment buildup Includes a chapter on "The Business of Pastels"—tips for framing, shipping, preparing for gallery shows, and otherwise representing your work in a professional manner This book covers everything from the fundamentals to get you going (how to lay out your palette, create an underpainting, evoke luminous effects) to inspirations that will keep you growing (plein air painting, working in a series, keeping a painting journal). Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter anxious to explore the expressive possibilities of pastel, this is your guide to making the most of the medium.
Download or read book Secrets to Painting Realistic Faces in Watercolor written by Carrie Stuart Parks and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2012-03-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint Lively, Expressive Watercolor Portraits Ready to unlock the secrets of watercolor? With the masterful instruction of Carrie Stuart Parks and Rick Parks, success is within your reach. In this beginner-friendly guide, Carrie and Rick shares their 30-plus years of experience as artists and instructors to give you the tools and techniques for painting lively, realistic watercolor portraits you can be proud of. Detailed step-by-step demonstrations and lots of tips and sidebars help you avoid mistakes, stay loose and have fun. In addition to complete information on supplies and materials, each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of watercolor portrait painting, visually teaching you how to: Handle watercolors with confidence using washes, masking, underpainting and a "less-is-more" approach Map out great compositions by using grids, transferring the drawing, choosing colors and applying masking in the right places Convey light and dark values with precision and impact for striking, lifelike portraits Paint beautiful hair in all styles, colors and textures by building tones gradually Avoid common watercolor missteps (and learn to fix the ones you couldn't help) by following a whole chapter of advice just for those "oops" moments Gain the confidence to "step out of your comfort zone" and work to establish your own distinct and expressive painting style Leave your frustration and fear of watercolor in the past. With Carrie Stuart Parks and Rick Parks you have all the guidance you need to paint the faces you love with skill and style. Get started today! "I want you to have every secret, every tool, every technique, every shortcut, and every success in your painting. I want you to feel that you've found your true artistic style and expression with this medium." —bestselling author and artist, Carrie Stuart Parks
Download or read book 151 Uncommon and Amazing Art Studio Secrets written by Marjorie Sarnat and published by JR Imagination. This book was released on 2011-06-17 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner: Best Art Book, Non-Fiction, Global eBook Awards, August 2011 Winner: Best Book Cover, Non-Fiction, Global eBook Awards, August 2011 As artists we each discover and employ ways of working that become part of our personal expression and our signature style. In her own artistic journey, author and artist Marjorie Sarnat has discovered, improvised, learned and gathered a wide array of hands-on tips, techniques, and inspirations for making art. Now she has collected them in this book and offers them for serious artists of any level. There are over 60 ideas for doing artwork with creative kids, as well. This body of knowledge is presented as quick and simple passages organized into 12 sections. You will learn: Intriguing Visual Illusions - Keep your audience wondering how they were done The New Mixed Media - Unusual ways to work with acrylics, metallics, egg tempera, and even kitchen ingredients Art Materials Redefined - New ideas for incorporating never-before-tried natural and man-made materials in your artwork Penny Pinching Productivity - Cost-saving ways to obtain and manage your art tools and materials Compelling Color and Composition - Understand their power and how to make deliberate choices to harness their emotional appeal Every "secret" in this book is offered in practical terms with an eye toward boosting your creative output as an artist. This collection will help you create better artwork, apply new and unusual methods and materials, and will ignite your artistic expression.
Download or read book Studio Secrets for the Graphic Artist written by Jack Buchan and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Source of design and illustration secrets, including step-by-step instructions to more than 100 full-color and black-and-white illustrations.
