Download or read book Watercolor Oil and Acrylic A Practical Guide to Successful Painting written by Hazel Harrison and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2006-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A literary adventure story for the 21st century The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon out of his life as a web-design drone, and serendipity, sheer curiosity and the ability to climb a ladder like a monkey have landed him a new gig working the night shift at Mr. Penumbraâe(tm)s 24-Hour Bookstore. But Clay begins to realize that this store is even more curious than its name suggests. There are only a few customers, but they come in repeatedly and never seem to actually buy anything. Instead they âeoecheck outâe impossibly obscure volumes from strange corners of the store, all according to some elaborate, long-standing arrangement with the gnomic Mr. Penumbra. The store must be a front for something larger, Clay concludes, and soon he has embarked on a complex analysis of the customersâe(tm) behaviour and roped his friends into helping him figure out just whatâe(tm)s going on. But once they take their findings to Mr. Penumbra, they discover the secrets extend far beyond the walls of the bookstore. Evoking both the fairy-tale charm of Haruki Murakami and the enthusiastic novel-of-ideas wizardry of Neal Stephenson or Umberto Eco, Mr. Penumbraâe(tm)s 24-Hour Bookstore is exactly what it sounds like: an establishment you have to enter and will never want to leave.
Download or read book How to Paint written by Angela Gair and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical step-by-step guide helps beginners quickly achieve immediate and impressive results. Thirty-eight step-by-step projects each illustrate a different painting technique, using watercolors, acrylics, or oils. Readers learn to paint landscapes, still life, people, flowers, animals, buildings, and more.
Download or read book Artist s Painting Techniques written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artist's Painting Techniques is your practical guide to learning how to bring out your inner artist with a wide range of painting styles, whether you want to learn how to use acrylics, watercolors, or oil paints. With progression in mind, this master class will teach you the basic principles of painting and then inspire you to move on to new challenges and create masterpieces of your own. It explains which tools, materials, and methods should be used along the way, but lets you develop your artistic skills on your own terms rather than providing a series of steps to be followed. Whether you are a beginner wanting to take up a new hobby or an experienced artist who wants to expand your horizons and learn new styles, Artist's Painting Techniques will set you on your path to creativity.
Download or read book Painting with Watercolours Oils Acrylics written by Hazel Harrison and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions for the techniques used when painting with watercolours, oils, and acrylics and offers advice on choosing the right materials, dealing with classical subjects, and creating unique paintings.
Download or read book How to Paint written by Angela Gair and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical step-by-step guide helps beginners quickly achieve immediate and impressive results. Thirty-eight step-by-step projects each illustrate a different painting technique, using watercolors, acrylics, or oils. Readers learn to paint landscapes, still life, people, flowers, animals, buildings, and more.
Download or read book Artist Toolbox Color written by Walter Foster Creative Team and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artist Toolbox: Color explains how color captures mood and helps communicate meaning, as well as how to use color to create personal, expressive works of art. In Artist Toolbox: Color, painters will learn how to create impactful work with an understanding of basic color theory. Topics include the color wheel, hue, saturation, value, temperature, relativity, color relationships, and color mixing. You will learn how color captures mood and to communicate meaning with nothing more than color as you create personal, expressive works of art. Step-by-step projects and accessible technique demonstrations show color theory in action, making this book a useful reference for any beginning artist's library. The Artist Toolbox series provides easy-to-use reference guides for beginning and aspiring artists. While many instructional art books gloss over important concepts, focusing instead on how to replicate a piece of art, the Artist Toolboxseries breaks down the whats, whens, whys, and hows of each relevant tool or technique, clearly demonstrating its purpose and how to employ it to achieve the desired effects.
Download or read book Mastering Painting Techniques written by Amelie Novak and published by via tolino media. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Description Embark on a transformative journey through the world of art with **"The Art of Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide to Painting Techniques and Artistic Excellence."** This meticulously crafted guide is designed for artists at all stages, from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned professionals seeking to elevate their craft. Whether you aspire to perfect your techniques or broaden your artistic horizons, this book offers an invaluable resource for refining your skills and embracing your creative potential. **Uncover the Secrets of Painting Mastery:** - **Detailed Exploration of Techniques:** Delve into the essential techniques for acrylic, watercolor, and oil painting. Learn to master the art of layering and glazing, dry brushing, impasto, wet-on-wet, and more. Each technique is broken down into accessible, step-by-step instructions, accompanied by practical tips to help you achieve the desired effects with confidence. - **Building Your Artistic Brand:** Navigate the intricacies of personal branding and online presence. Discover how to showcase your work effectively, build a compelling artist's profile, and leverage social media to connect with a broader audience. This book provides practical strategies for establishing a recognizable and influential artistic identity. - **Mentoring and Collaborative Growth:** Understand the profound impact of mentorship and collaboration. Gain insights into finding and working with mentors, collaborating with fellow artists, and participating in artistic communities. These elements are crucial for personal growth and expanding your creative network. - **Best Practices and Application:** Apply your knowledge with a focus on best practices in painting. Learn about surface preparation, brush care, and color theory. Implement practical advice to ensure that your artistic practice is both efficient and effective. - **Inspiration and Future Growth:** Reflect on your artistic journey and set future goals with optimism. The book provides encouragement and guidance for embracing new opportunities, staying inspired, and continuously evolving your artistic practice. Celebrate your progress and look forward to new creative adventures.
Download or read book The Complete Painting Course written by and published by Chartwell. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALearn to paint in watercolor, acrylics, or oils with all the techniques you'll need for maximum enjoyment and to help you master pro painting techniques. Bring your paintings to life, helping you to master more than 40 different painting techniques and over 30 great subjects. Easy to follow instructions and gorgeous illustrations will help you learn to paint anything your heart desires. All the techniques are clearly explained and demonstrated with practical layer by layer sequences, which show you how to build up your painting stage by stage for amazing results. You will also learn about mixing colors on the surface of your painting, discover some of the techniques used by the pros, and discover a style that suits you and allows you to paint with confidence. Dabble in different painting styles to find the style that fits your personality and preference perfectly. This book includes 180 pages of carefully selected painting projects and guidance so you can get started straight away.
Download or read book Mix Your Own Watercolors written by John Lidzey and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mix Your Own Watercolors is the complete artistÆs guide to successfully mixing watercolor paint colors. As you explore color theory, you will learn all about the basicsùfrom color relationships evident on the color wheel to the meaning of hue, tone, and intensity, as well as all about translucent colors, granulations, and backruns. YouÆll also discover how to mix specific watercolor pigments, following precise rations for mixing yellows, oranges, reds, violets, blues, greens, browns, and other neutralsùall with the help of full-color photographs and color-group illustrations. Anyone serious about the art of watercolor should not be without this book!
Download or read book The Beginners Guide to Painting written by Art Scott and published by Art Scott. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watercolor? Oils? Acrylic? If you've ever wanted to dabble in painting, learn what you need to know, then this book is for you. It teaches you all the basics to finding the right mediums to use, what tools, what techniques, and walks you step by step through all the pros and cons to your favorite painting style. In this book, you'll learn things like: Watercolor - Where to Start Oil Painting Techniques Acrylic Painting Tips and Tricks Brands, Brushes, and Supports Advanced Procedures Getting Creative It really is a fun way to begin. Knowing what supplies you'll need, the costs involved, the best types of brushes, the best brands, and even, where to cut corners are what truly matters before you ever pick up that brush. Teach yourself painting techniques, basic and advanced, with this wonderful easy-to-read, easy-to-understand guide from an artist who's been in the field for decades. Who knows, your hobby or passion could turn into a lucrative profession, and you could be the next Vincent Van Gogh. You'll never know. Until you try. So pick up a brush. START PAINTING TODAY "
Download or read book Practical Guide to Painting written by Vicenc B. Ballestar and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical Guide to Painting explains art theory and technique, with scores of step-by-step lessons that gradually increase in difficulty, allowing the novice artist to build skills and learn by doing. Over 40 chapters offer hands-on help in painting basics, color theory, composition, light and shade, and sketching out a rough. Then, the guide examines each painting medium in depth: gouache, pastel, watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, and collage.
Download or read book Painting with Watercolours Oils and Acrylics written by Anness Publishing and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Portraits written by Susan Miller Bradbury and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acrylic Made Easy: Portraits is a fitting addition to Walter Foster's new dynamic technique and project-driven series devoted to introducing aspiring artists to the fun and engaging world of acrylic painting. Painting portraits is a fundamental subject for any beginning-to-intermediate artist. With a fresh and simple approach, Acrylic Made Easy: Portraits teaches fine artists everything they need to know about setting up and rendering beautiful, dynamic portraits in acrylic. Beginning with an introduction to a variety of tools and materials, artists will learn how to select the right brushes, palettes, paints, paper, and surfaces for their work. Acrylic Made Easy: Portraits also provides valuable information about color theory and mixing for skin tones, planning a composition, and achieving proper perspective. Additionally, artists will learn a range of basic painting techniques, including glazing, scumbling, and stippling, as well as how to paint from photographs, create ambient lighting, arrange a composition, work with multiple subjects, and more. Through simple step-by-step projects, artists will discover how to approach a portrait, beginning with a sketch and progressing to a beautiful finished piece of acrylic artwork. With a diverse range of subjects, artists will find guidance, tips, and stunning artwork to inspire on virtually every page.
Download or read book Mastering Watercolors written by Joe Cartwright and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Watercolor Painting For Dummies written by Colette Pitcher and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been amazed by watercolor paintings that seem to spring to life before your eyes? Would you love to be able to paint with watercolors? Now, you can. Watercolor Painting For Dummies shows you the fun and easy way to create breathtaking paintings so beautiful you won’t believe you made them yourself. This friendly, guide gives you hands-on instruction and easy-to-follow, step-by-step exercises to help you master the basics. Filled with full-color projects and sample paintings, it shows you how to work with color and texture, practice composition, and make smooth changes. You’ll find out how to select the best tools, materials, and supplies, practice basic brush strokes, and use the three best common techniques: flat wash, graded wash, and rough texture. Discover how to: Select the right brushes, pigments, and paper Mix colors and work with white Create backgrounds and foregrounds Transfer your drawings to watercolor Avoid common watercolor mistakes Experiment with texture using salt, sponges, plastic wrap, and more Find your way around the color wheel Practice the principles of design Plan compositions using thumbnails Work with one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective Paint fabrics, shiny surfaces, and organic textures Paint landscapes, seascapes, animals and more Complete with strategies for improving your painting immediately and marketing and selling your work, Watercolor Painting For Dummies, is the resource you need to make your creative dreams come true.
Download or read book Artist s Toolbox Painting Tools Materials written by Walter Foster Creative Team and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the essential tools, materials, and techniques needed to get started in painting. The Artist's Toolbox series provides easy-to-use reference guides for beginning and aspiring artists. While many instructional art books gloss over important concepts, focusing instead on how to simply replicate a piece of art, the Artist's Toolbox series breaks down the whats, whens, whys, and hows of each relevant tool or technique, clearly demonstrating its purpose and how to employ it to achieve desired effects. In Painting Tools & Materials, artists will discover the important differences in brush styles, sizes, shapes, and types; how each brush is used to create different types of strokes; and how different types of brushes interact with various paints and supports. Artists will learn how to properly load brushes with paint, how to shape brushes to create specific strokes and effects, when to choose synthetic-hair over natural-hair, and much more. Experienced art instructors focus on the key concepts and practical aspects of working with specific tools, materials, and mediums to impart a complete understanding for those seeking to learn the fundamentals of painting.
Download or read book 1 500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil Acrylic Watercolor written by William F Powell and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just when you thought there was no hope of ever finding a comprehensive color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists, along comes the 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor! This collection of Walter Foster's bestselling Color Mixing Recipes books, including Color Mixing Recipes for Oil and Acrylic, Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits, Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor, and the most recent addition, Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes. This incredible collection comes in a user-friendly concealed spiral-bound format that is tabbed for quick and easy reference. Aspiring artists will also find two removable color mixing grids--one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolor.
