Download or read book Broad Strokes written by Bridget Quinn and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, major women artists have been excluded from the mainstream art canon. Aligned with the resurgence of feminism in pop culture, Broad Strokes offers an entertaining corrective to that omission. Art historian Bridget Quinn delves into the lives and careers of 15 female artists from around the globe in text that's smart, feisty, educational, and an enjoyable read. Replete with beautiful reproductions of the artists' works and contemporary portraits of each artist by renowned illustrator Lisa Congdon, this is art history from the Renaissance to Abstract Expressionism for the modern art lover, reader, and feminist.
Download or read book Smile Anyway written by Richelle E. Goodrich and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smile Anyway is a collection of original quotes, verse, and grumblings written by American author and novelist, Richelle E. Goodrich. The book includes a profound thought for every day of the year plus three bonus quotes, including the popular following: "Anyone who takes the time to be kind is beautiful." "There are many who don't wish to sleep for fear of nightmares. Sadly, there are many who don't wish to wake for the same fear." "Gratitude doesn't change the scenery. It merely washes clean the glass you look through so you can clearly see the colors." This book was written to inspire and motivate individuals on a daily basis; it includes a quote for leap year.
Download or read book The Painter s Keys written by Robert Genn and published by Studio Beckett Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Landscape Painter s Workbook written by Mitchell Albala and published by For Artists. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Landscape Painter's Workbook takes a modern approach to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting, from accomplished artist, veteran art instructor, and established author Mitchell Albala"--
Download or read book Bold Strokes written by Mark Christopher Weber and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2009-01-20 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Your Mark with Confident, Dramatic Strokes Imagine painting with the virtuosity of the masters. With Bold Strokes, you can learn how, step by step. Beloved artist and teacher Mark Christopher Weber takes this seemingly complex manner of painting and breaks it down into simple, manageable steps that you can apply to your own style. He starts with the very basics so you can achieve success no matter what your skill level. Full-color photos and numbered steps illustrate in-depth instruction covering: Tools and Materials: everything you need from brushes to paint, including a section highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of both oils and acrylics Brushwork Basics: learn the mechanics of shaping brushes, loading paint and applying strokes for loose and expressive brushwork The Bold Challenge: use five basic strokes to manipulate thick paint and limit the number of overall strokes for heightened dramatic effect Mark provides many engaging ways to practice these basic strokes and brushwork techniques. Next, he helps you develop your new skills as you apply them to a series of step-by-step demonstrations. You'll deepen your understanding of: Drawing and Measuring: get a quick primer of these essential skills, plus new methods for using them to achieve bold strokes in every composition The Power of Suggestion: learn to identify the primary elements of your subjects so you can reduce every composition to its essential focus and place bold strokes in the most effective places Practice and Perfection: apply what you've learned to a range of compositions in both oils and acrylics, including landscapes, flowers, animals, portraits, figures and more so you can go forward in your own style with new vision and skill Every nuance is revealed in glowing detail. In no time, you'll use Bold Strokes to create a sense of motion, capture dazzling highlights, deliver emotional impact, produce lively color variations, and much more.
Download or read book Brushstrokes Acrylic written by Angela Marie Moulton and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Constitutional Canvas India s Foundational Brushstrokes written by Dhanraj Garwa and published by OrangeBooks Publication. This book was released on 2024-02-08 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Constitutional Canvas: India's Foundational Brushstrokes" - a captivating book that delves into the intricate world of constitutional law, authored by Dhanraj Garwa. This thought-provoking masterpiece offers a comprehensive exploration of the basic structure doctrine of the Indian Constitution. As a second-year law student, Dhanraj Garwa brings a fresh perspective to the table, combining academic rigor with a deep passion for constitutional law. With an impressive grasp of the subject matter, Garwa skillfully paints a vivid picture of India's constitutional landscape, highlighting its foundational principles and the key role they play in shaping the nation's governance.
Download or read book Canvas Art written by LEISURE ARTS and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is for true beginners, as well as more seasoned painters, looking to explore a new painting style. Pick up a brush to create vibrant and unique canvases for your home as you stride into the world of EttaVee Art with these 6 colorful abstract paintings: Bright Brush Strokes, Expressive Abstract Sky, Art Heart, Multi Canvas Strokes, Monochromatic Glam, and Artful Paper. There?s no better way to feed your creative soul than by exploring new ways to stretch your mind and creativity. As an added bonus, Etta Vee?s colorful artworks adorns 14 pullout cards at the back of your Happy Abstracts book. Each card has an uplifting quote on the back and they?re perforated for easy removal. They?re perfect to tuck into a gift or pass to a friend. Happy Abstracts is the perfect guide to finding your inner artist. Let?s get creative!
Download or read book Daily Painting written by Carol Marine and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique system for jump-starting artistic creativity, encouraging experimentation and growth, and increasing sales for artists of all levels, from novices to professionals. Have you landed in a frustrating rut? Are you having trouble selling paintings in galleries, getting bogged down by projects you can’t seem to finish or abandon, or finding excuses to avoid working in the studio? Author Carol Marine knows exactly how you feel—she herself suffered from painter’s block, until she discovered “daily painting.” The idea is simple: do art (usually small) often (how often is up to you), and if you’d like, post and sell it online. Soon you’ll find that your block dissolves and you’re painting work you love—and more of it than you ever thought possible! With her encouraging tone and useful exercises, Marine teaches you to: -Master composition and value -Become confident in any medium including oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolors, and other media -Choose subjects wisely -Stay fresh and loose -Photograph, post, and sell your art online -Become connected to the growing movement of daily painters around the world
Download or read book The Art of Artificial Evolution written by Juan J. Romero and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-13 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book gives an up-to-date survey of the relevant bioinspired computing research fields – such as evolutionary computation, artificial life, swarm intelligence and ant colony algorithms – and examines applications in art, music and design. The editors and contributors are researchers and artists with deep experience of the related science, tools and applications, and the book includes overviews of historical developments and future perspectives.
Download or read book User Zero written by Adrian Hanft, 3rd and published by . This book was released on 2020-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When there is a disease outbreak, as is often the case in apocalyptic movies, the first person infected is referred to as patient zero. One moment you are minding your own business cleaning the cage of a genetically modified monkey, the next you are a zombie infecting humanity with your sickness as armageddon ensues. So it goes.What would be the utopian equivalent of patient zero? If one person can trigger an epidemic, could a single person also transform the world for the better? Someone like that would have to see the world differently, to think differently, and behave in ways that would surprise us. User Zero is a journey inside your minds to find that long-lost world-altering ability.
Download or read book Strokes of Genius 4 written by Rachel Rubin Wolf and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Art, 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.
Download or read book Imaginative Realism written by James Gurney and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10-20 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A examination of time-tested methods used by artists since the Renaissance to make realistic pictures of imagined things.
Download or read book Alla Prima written by Richard Schmid and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light Color written by Kevin D. Macpherson and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1997 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how to paint the colors one sees, how to use light and shade in landscapes and still lives, and offers tips on selecting tools and materials
Download or read book Thinking Through Painting written by Isabelle Graw and published by Sternberg Press. This book was released on 2012-09-07 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction : remarks on contemporary painting's perseverance André Rottmann -- Painting and atrocity : the Tuymans strategy Peter Geimer -- Questions for Peter Geimer Isabelle Graw -- Response to Isabelle Graw Peter Geimer -- The value of painting : notes on unspecificity, indexicality, and highly valuable quasi-persons Isabelle Graw -- Questions for Isabelle Graw Peter Gaimer -- Response to Peter Gaimer Isabelle Graw.
Download or read book A Proven Strategy for Creating Great Art written by Dan McCaw and published by International Artist Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dan McCaw is one of America's most respected artists, and with this book he reveals his oil-painting approach for creating great art, from thumbnail ideas to finishing touches. Readers will gain an understanding on the principles of light, the two basic ways to design a painting, an explanation of colour, his 5-stage development process, the art of seeing, outdoor painting, troubleshooting, and ways to broaden their thinking. Full-length, step-by-step demonstrations with generous captions, examples and explanatory sidebars ensure its value as a teaching aid for artists of all levels of ability.
