Kategoria BISAC: Art >> Techniques - Oil Painting

This instructive volume introduces not only the techniques of oil painting but also the underlying principles of figure drawing. Written by a distinguished Pre-Raphaelite painter, portraitist, and book illustrator, the treatment begins by explaining the construction of the figure, head, and limbs. Succeeding chapters illustrate these teachings with examples of images by the Old Masters, including paintings from the Italian, Dutch, Spanish, French, and British schools.
The Birmingham Daily Post pronounced this volume "probably the most useful handbook for art students that has yet...

Finally - a book to help you solve all your painting problems
Inside you'll learn how to study a painting and correct problematic areas. Study topics include:
Ideas
- Is there a good abstract idea underlying the picture?
- What details could be eliminated to strengthen the composition?
- Does the painting have a focus?
- Are the unessential parts subbordinated?
- Does the painting -read-?
- Could you finish any part of the painting?
Shapes
- Are the dominant shapes as strong and simple as possible?
- Are the shapes too similiar?...

This practical book puts the joy of painting with oils within reach of all who want to develop their skills

Oils give a rich, majestic quality to a painting, but may often be deemed too tricky or ambitious to try. Examples of landscape, marine, nude, and equestrian paintings will inspire and show the rich diversity, texture, and depth that oil painting can achieve. Written by a professional painter, this volume encourages artists of all levels to experiment with the medium and to develop their art. Included is information on the importance of drawings, and a guide to oil paints, suggesting...

Move beyond the color wheel and pick your colors with passion

More than any other single tool at your artistic disposal, color has the potential to command the eye, quicken the pulse and elicit a response from your viewer. Mastering Color takes you beyond the color wheel, teaching you to paint with passion, follow your intuition and color "outside the lines." In this engaging and unique color workshop, Vicki offers insight for artists of every level and explains the basics of selecting a palette to designing with color. You will learn about mother colors, transition colors,...

A landscape painting guide for oil painters that breaks landscapes down into component elements from nature, and showcases tools and techniques used by classic and modern oil painters for bringing these scenes to life.
Landscape painting is one of the most popular subjects for painters working in the medium of oils--from classic masters to contemporary artists. In The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting, established Watson-Guptill author and noted instructor/painter Suzanne Brooker presents the fundamentals necessary for mastering landscape oil painting, breaking landscapes...

One of the best things about attending a workshop led by a skilled instructor is that you're a better artist by the end of the week. Don't expect anything less from this workshop-in-print. If you want to learn how to capture your subjects in an expressive and colorful style, this book is the next best thing to attending a Ted Goerschner workshop. Get the workshop experience in the comfort of your own studio, at whatever pace that is right for you

• Day 1: Ted shares his secrets to obtaining fresh, bright color
• Day 2: Find out how to build a perfect scene
• Day 3: Ted shows...

One of the best things about attending a workshop led by a skilled instructor is that you're a better artist by the end of the week. Don't expect anything less from this workshop-in-print. If you want to learn how to capture your subjects in an expressive and colorful style, this book is the next best thing to attending a Ted Goerschner workshop. Get the workshop experience in the comfort of your own studio, at whatever pace that is right for you

• Day 1: Ted shares his secrets to obtaining fresh, bright color
• Day 2: Find out how to build a perfect scene
• Day 3: Ted shows...

You Can Paint With Oils
An easy and fun introduction to landscape painting.

Discover Oil Painting is a complete course on painting landscapes in oils. This fun and easy guide is loaded with time-honored methods, techniques and tutorials along with ways to tweak those ideas to suit your own painting personality.

No matter what your experience (or lack of experience ) you will learn how to paint beautiful works of art in no time.

• 21 step-by-step painting demonstrations tackle skies, foliage, wildflowers, water, rocks and...

An essential guide to the oil painting techniques that will allow artists to master a variety of subjects, including figures, portraits, still life, landscapes, and interiors.
Many painters limit themselves to one type of subject matter, but in "Oil Painting Essentials," artist and art instructor Gregg Kreutz shows how a multi-genre approach can dramatically improve your painting skills. Arranged by category, each chapter covers both the essentials specific to that subject matter and those that apply to all genres.
Through step-by-step lessons and examples from his own oil paintings,...

Ever wanted to paint like a neo-classical master? With this book now you can. Fine Artist Jeremiah Jolliff gives away so many secrets that the great baroque masters of the past would roll over in the graves Really? This book is a simple and straightforward guide that helps the Portrait Painter gain instant fluency in painting the contemporary portrait. It is designed with both the beginner and veteran in mind. It is simple enough for the beginner to gain traction and understand the process of portrait painting immediately. The veteran Portrait Painter will find pleasure in the directness and...

Ever wanted to paint the bright blue sky? With this book now you can. Fine Artist Jeremiah Jolliff gives away so many secrets that the great impressionists of the past would roll over in the graves Really? This book is a simple and straightforward guide that helps the Landscape Painter gain instant fluency in painting the contemporary landscape. It is designed with both the beginner and veteran in mind. It is simple enough for the beginner to gain traction and understand the process of landscape painting immediately. The veteran landscape Painter will find pleasure in the directness and...

Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan has distilled her teaching into a concise guide that focuses on the things that matter most to aspiring painters. Not only can oil painting techniques be picked up relatively quickly, but the medium is relatively forgiving, allowing novices to easily correct their mistakes. Soan offers advice on materials (keeping things to a minimum), mixing colors, basic brush techniques, and using a palette knife. With the easy-to-follow exercises and demonstrations to hone your skills, you'll soon move on to still lifes, flowers, animals, landscapes, figures, and...

Do You Want to Learn How to Paint Do you have an interest in oil painting? Have you always wanted to learn how to get better at painting? Do you want to know the best techniques to making stunning paintings? These fun and easy tips will transform your paintings into masterpieces. You'll be proud to show off your artwork and skills whenever friends, family and customers see it.This book breaks training down into easy-to-understand modules. It starts from the very beginning of oil painting, so you can get great results - even as a beginner

Ever wanted to paint a fantastic Still Life? With this book now you can. Fine Artist Jeremiah Jolliff gives away so many secrets that the great Flemish Masters of the past would roll over in their graves Really? This book is a simple and straightforward guide that helps the Still Life Painter gain instant fluency in painting the contemporary Still Life. It is designed with both the beginner and veteran in mind. It is simple enough for the beginner to gain traction and understand the process of Still Life painting immediately. The veteran Still Life Painter will find pleasure in the...

Finally back in print for the 21st Century, this edition of Joan Cornish Willies' Miniature Painting is the definitive guide to the techniques, materials, and mediums used in the elegant and ancient art of miniature painting. An internationally regarded master of miniature art, Joan Willies is qualified like no other to instruct you in this sophisticated and nuanced art form

Covering all aspects of the miniature painting process, Miniature Painting is well suited for both beginners striving to master the fundamentals and experienced painters who would like to refine...

Finally back in print for the 21st Century, this edition of Joan Cornish Willies' Miniature Painting is the definitive guide to the techniques, materials, and mediums used in the elegant and ancient art of miniature painting. An internationally regarded master of miniature art, Joan Willies is qualified like no other to instruct you in this sophisticated and nuanced art form

Covering all aspects of the miniature painting process, Miniature Painting is well suited for both beginners striving to master the fundamentals and experienced painters who would like to refine...

The nude has inspired artists for centuries and continues to inspire us today. Alongside a historical study of the nude in painting, this book introduces oil paint and gives advice on techniques when using this challenging and rewarding medium.

Those of us lucky enough to lay eyes on Joe Anna Arnett's paintings have been blessed with the opportunity to appreciate first-hand the rich and varied textures, bold colors, and dramatic lights and shadows that contribute to the striking beauty and realism of her still lifes. With this book, you too will learn to wield your brush and palette to create breath-taking artworks that vibrate with spirit and allure.

Joe Anna includes clear and engaging instructions for painting a wide array of still life subjects, including tulips, lilacs, onions, grapes, lemons, peonies and more ...