Author: Johannes Vloothuis
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 144033627X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Secrets to Painting Beautiful Landscapes Painting the landscape can be fun and rewarding--if you make the right decisions as you paint. After all, it is the artist's greatest challenge to somehow capture a sense of it all--the grandness, the majesty, the splendor of nature--with just a few strokes of paint on a canvas. Popular art instructor Johannes Vloothuis makes the process a whole lot easier with the essential techniques, key concepts and expert advice he shares in this book. • Learn straightforward strategies to make your paintings more interesting and dramatic, such as simplifying the foreground, composing with abstract shapes and harmonizing colors. • Discover speci?c techniques for painting landscape elements including mountains, water, foliage, snow and more. • 9 step-by-step demonstrations walk you through all the techniques necessary to create successful landscape paintings. Landscape Painting Essentials is packed with practical information. You'll make the critical shift from painting what you see to painting as an artist sees. You'll learn to strategically edit shapes, rearrange elements and enhance color. You'll gain a better understanding of what to include in your painting, what to change and what to leave out. Most importantly, you'll gain the skills necessary to turn nature's bounty of inspiration into original, stunning landscape paintings.
Landscape Painting Essentials with Johannes Vloothuis
Author: Johannes Vloothuis
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 144033627X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Secrets to Painting Beautiful Landscapes Painting the landscape can be fun and rewarding--if you make the right decisions as you paint. After all, it is the artist's greatest challenge to somehow capture a sense of it all--the grandness, the majesty, the splendor of nature--with just a few strokes of paint on a canvas. Popular art instructor Johannes Vloothuis makes the process a whole lot easier with the essential techniques, key concepts and expert advice he shares in this book. • Learn straightforward strategies to make your paintings more interesting and dramatic, such as simplifying the foreground, composing with abstract shapes and harmonizing colors. • Discover speci?c techniques for painting landscape elements including mountains, water, foliage, snow and more. • 9 step-by-step demonstrations walk you through all the techniques necessary to create successful landscape paintings. Landscape Painting Essentials is packed with practical information. You'll make the critical shift from painting what you see to painting as an artist sees. You'll learn to strategically edit shapes, rearrange elements and enhance color. You'll gain a better understanding of what to include in your painting, what to change and what to leave out. Most importantly, you'll gain the skills necessary to turn nature's bounty of inspiration into original, stunning landscape paintings.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 144033627X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Secrets to Painting Beautiful Landscapes Painting the landscape can be fun and rewarding--if you make the right decisions as you paint. After all, it is the artist's greatest challenge to somehow capture a sense of it all--the grandness, the majesty, the splendor of nature--with just a few strokes of paint on a canvas. Popular art instructor Johannes Vloothuis makes the process a whole lot easier with the essential techniques, key concepts and expert advice he shares in this book. • Learn straightforward strategies to make your paintings more interesting and dramatic, such as simplifying the foreground, composing with abstract shapes and harmonizing colors. • Discover speci?c techniques for painting landscape elements including mountains, water, foliage, snow and more. • 9 step-by-step demonstrations walk you through all the techniques necessary to create successful landscape paintings. Landscape Painting Essentials is packed with practical information. You'll make the critical shift from painting what you see to painting as an artist sees. You'll learn to strategically edit shapes, rearrange elements and enhance color. You'll gain a better understanding of what to include in your painting, what to change and what to leave out. Most importantly, you'll gain the skills necessary to turn nature's bounty of inspiration into original, stunning landscape paintings.
The Practice & Science of Drawing
Author: Harold Speed
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott
ISBN:
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott
ISBN:
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Painting Without Paint
Author: Palmer
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781263132
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
"Popular and innovative artist Matthew Palmer's new book shows you just how easy it is to produce fantastic landscapes on your tablet. Using clear, no-nonsense instruction and plenty of helpful, practical advice, you will quickly learn everything you need, from preparing your colors to adding atmosphere to your landscapes. The book shows you simple exercises to practice essential techniques in handling your tablet, then leads you into 6 full and varied landscape projects. Packed with variety and inspiration, you'll be painting with your tablet in no time."--provided by Amazon.com.
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781263132
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
"Popular and innovative artist Matthew Palmer's new book shows you just how easy it is to produce fantastic landscapes on your tablet. Using clear, no-nonsense instruction and plenty of helpful, practical advice, you will quickly learn everything you need, from preparing your colors to adding atmosphere to your landscapes. The book shows you simple exercises to practice essential techniques in handling your tablet, then leads you into 6 full and varied landscape projects. Packed with variety and inspiration, you'll be painting with your tablet in no time."--provided by Amazon.com.
To Paint is to Love Again
Author: Henry Miller
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aesthetics
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aesthetics
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
I Just Want to Paint!
Author: Carol McIntyre
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732628007
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
How-to art instruction book teaching painters how to mix color.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732628007
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
How-to art instruction book teaching painters how to mix color.
The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions
Author: Jonathan Stephen Harris
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1633223558
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
From impossible shapes to three-dimensional sketches and trick art, you won't believe your eyes as you learn to draw optical illusions in graphite and colored pencil. Perfect for beginning artists, The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions begins with a basic introduction to optical illusions and how they work. Jonathan Stephen Harris then guides you step-by-step in creating mind-blowing pencil drawings, starting with basic optical illusions and progressing to more difficult two- and three-dimensional trick art. Perspective and dimension are difficult to capture for both beginning and established artists, but now you can hone those skills in the most unique way possible, while also exercising your mind with these brain-boosting, unbelievable tricks!
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1633223558
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
From impossible shapes to three-dimensional sketches and trick art, you won't believe your eyes as you learn to draw optical illusions in graphite and colored pencil. Perfect for beginning artists, The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions begins with a basic introduction to optical illusions and how they work. Jonathan Stephen Harris then guides you step-by-step in creating mind-blowing pencil drawings, starting with basic optical illusions and progressing to more difficult two- and three-dimensional trick art. Perspective and dimension are difficult to capture for both beginning and established artists, but now you can hone those skills in the most unique way possible, while also exercising your mind with these brain-boosting, unbelievable tricks!
The Art of Creative Watercolor
Author: Danielle Donaldson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 144035104X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Welcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness. In this book, you'll learn how to partner with the wonderfully spontaneous medium of watercolor to create your own brand of magic. Start by creating a handmade journal, then follow exercises and start-to-finish projects to fill it with illustrations that are small in size but big on color. Along the way, Danielle shares her fresh takes on color theory, perspective, composition and more. Designed to get your brush moving, this book makes practice feel like play. It's a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the utter joy of watercolor painting and make it a cherished part of your daily life. Inside you'll find: • Imaginative techniques that help you override perfectionist tendencies while making the most of watercolor's unpredictable nature • An inventive approach (using scraps of paper, ribbon and other ephemera) for more creative color choices • A simple strategy that makes drawing new subjects less intimidating and more fun • Sweet ways to add hand lettering to your artwork • Inspirational exercises that make finding subjects to paint as easy as A-B-C "Don't underestimate the giddiness you feel when you mindlessly grab a color and mix it with another and create the most beautiful wash ever!" --p43
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 144035104X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Welcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness. In this book, you'll learn how to partner with the wonderfully spontaneous medium of watercolor to create your own brand of magic. Start by creating a handmade journal, then follow exercises and start-to-finish projects to fill it with illustrations that are small in size but big on color. Along the way, Danielle shares her fresh takes on color theory, perspective, composition and more. Designed to get your brush moving, this book makes practice feel like play. It's a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the utter joy of watercolor painting and make it a cherished part of your daily life. Inside you'll find: • Imaginative techniques that help you override perfectionist tendencies while making the most of watercolor's unpredictable nature • An inventive approach (using scraps of paper, ribbon and other ephemera) for more creative color choices • A simple strategy that makes drawing new subjects less intimidating and more fun • Sweet ways to add hand lettering to your artwork • Inspirational exercises that make finding subjects to paint as easy as A-B-C "Don't underestimate the giddiness you feel when you mindlessly grab a color and mix it with another and create the most beautiful wash ever!" --p43
Frederick Hammersley
Author: Alan Phenix
Publisher: Huntington Library Press
ISBN: 9780998681719
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
"This catalogue is published in conjunction with the exhibition Frederick - Hammersley: To Paint without Thinking, at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens from October 21, 2017-January 22, 2018."
Publisher: Huntington Library Press
ISBN: 9780998681719
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
"This catalogue is published in conjunction with the exhibition Frederick - Hammersley: To Paint without Thinking, at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens from October 21, 2017-January 22, 2018."
The Young Picasso
Author: Robert J. Boardingham
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Dist. by St. Martin's Press, Exhibition catalog.
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Dist. by St. Martin's Press, Exhibition catalog.
Painting Without Paint
Author: Matthew Palmer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782212841
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
'The feel of painting on the tablet screen is surprisingly similar to traditional painting. Tablet art is addictive. You can produce a painting using no water, no paint and creating no mess - its great!' Matthew Palmer demystifies tablet painting so that you can create beautiful landscapes on your iOS or android tablet with no prior knowledge. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists, this book is a gateway into the exciting emerging world of digital painting. With a close look at the medium's advantages and unique techniques, along with information on how to use traditional painting skills, you will quickly find yourself immersed in enjoyable and rewarding artwork.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782212841
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
'The feel of painting on the tablet screen is surprisingly similar to traditional painting. Tablet art is addictive. You can produce a painting using no water, no paint and creating no mess - its great!' Matthew Palmer demystifies tablet painting so that you can create beautiful landscapes on your iOS or android tablet with no prior knowledge. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists, this book is a gateway into the exciting emerging world of digital painting. With a close look at the medium's advantages and unique techniques, along with information on how to use traditional painting skills, you will quickly find yourself immersed in enjoyable and rewarding artwork.