Portfolio: Beginning Color Mixing

Author: Kimberly Adams
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633224910
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Learn the core concepts and techniques for mixing any color your palette needs with Beginning Color Mixing. Perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists, this guide's concept- and technique-driven approach makes this challenging subject approachable for artists of any skill level. Loaded with techniques on how to use and create color for vivid artwork, Beginning Color Mixing explains every key aspect of color mixing. You’ll learn about basic color theory, hue and saturation, value, temperature, and color relationships and discover how to wield color to create mood and atmosphere. Each key concept is clearly explained, allowing you to master the core techniques and put them into practice immediately, whether you’re working in oil, acrylic, or watercolor. Featuring plenty of step-by-step exercises, expert instruction, and inspiring artwork illustrating the techniques,this is a resource no painter’s library should be without. The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that’s perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists. Also available from the series:Beginning Acrylic, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Watercolor, Beginning Pastel, Beginning Colored Pencil, Beginning Color Mixing, Expressive Painting, Beginning Pen & Ink, and Beginning Composition.

Portfolio: Beginning Composition

Author: Kimberly Adams
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633227936
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Learn to create eye-catching, well-composed works of art using acrylic, oil, and watercolor paints. Beginning Composition features quick exercises for getting started in art, primers on the principles of composition and the Rule of Thirds, what to look for when composing artwork, examples of successful (and unsuccessful) compositions from a selection of artists, and customizable painting projects. The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that’s perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists. From this concept- and technique-driven series comes Beginning Composition, which details how to compose a work of art so that it draws in—and then holds—the viewer’s attention. Written and illustrated by Kimberly Adams, an experienced author and professional artist with years of experience in creating versatile, stunning works of art, Beginning Composition teaches you how to create successful compositions in acrylic, oil, and watercolor paints. After an introduction to the essentials of composition and some examples of composition in action, you are then invited to create your own artwork on a range of subjects, including landscapes, florals, animals, and more. The painting projects encourage personalization and creativity. Other topics covered include conveying mood and emotion through composition, the Golden Ratio, focal points, and more. With Portfolio: Beginning Composition, artists of all skill levels can learn to create engaging compositions in a range of art media.

Portfolio: Expressive Painting

Author: Joseph Stoddard
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1633224686
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Learn to paint colorful watercolors full of mood and emotion with Portfolio: Expressive Painting.

Portfolio

Author: Kimberly Adams
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Learn the key aspects of color mixing and create vibrant, cohesive paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor.

Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink

Author: Desarae Lee
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633227685
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink will teach you everything you need to know about the fundamentals of drawing with pen and ink. From the beloved and best-selling Portfolio art series by Walter Foster Publishing comes Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink, a book that invites you to explore this classic art medium in new and refreshing ways. This comprehensive guide is packed with valuable resources for artists of all skill levels, starting with the basics and ending with intricate, original step-by-step projects that are sure to impress—and inspire. Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink introduces drawing basics, including stippling, hatching, and crosshatching; how to master the fundamentals of mark-making and line work; and helpful exercises for contour drawing, gesture drawing, perspective, and more. Chapters on value, tone, mood, light and shadow, and texture follow, ensuring that artists gain the drawing knowledge they need before working on the step-by-step projects featured in the book. Artists can even learn to add color to their black-and-white art using watercolor for a fresh, modern take on an age-old art form. Whether you're a new artist looking to try a celebrated art technique, a pen-and-ink enthusiast, a mixed-media master, or a graphite-pencil fan looking to branch out to new mediums, Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink will teach you everything you need to know. The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that’s perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists. Also available from the series: Beginning Acrylic, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Watercolor, Beginning Pastel, Beginning Colored Pencil, Beginning Color Mixing, Expressive Painting, Beginning Color Mixing, and Beginning Composition.

COLOR MIXING ESSENTIALS

Author: Mate ART
Publisher: Jan Matěják
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
You may be surprised by my subsequent statement right at the beginning, but did you know that colors don’t really exist, and light is invisible? You’re probably wondering now if I’ve lost my mind. How can I write a book about colors and say such nonsense at the same time? No, don’t worry, I’m not crazy, and in the following chapters, I’ll convince you of my claim. In this publication by the Czech artist Jan Matejak (MATE ART) you will find a lot of useful, and practical information that will help you to elevate your art creation to a whole new level. You will gain knowledge about additive and subtractive mixing, you will learn how to choose colors on your palette and you will reveal the secret of light and color, color mixing, and color harmony. The book focuses mainly on oil painting. Thanks to the QR codes that you will find in the book, the whole learning process will be easier, faster, and more fun. If you are an artist or painter who enjoys discovering the secrets of colors and their visually captivating world, this book is just for you!

Beginners Guide to Color Mixing

Author: Johnson Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
A small practical handbook on choosing and mixing colors' successfully. In this book you will learn how to create the maximum color range from the minimum number of paints. Beginning Color Mixing with Tips and techniques on mixing vibrant colors of your choice. Here you get perception into this subject and then you will see the most essential guidelines and hints to mix your colors properly.

Portfolio: Beginning Watercolor

Author: Maury Aaseng
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633223604
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
From the first brushstroke to the finishing touch, let the Portfolio series guide you as you begin your artistic journey in watercolor painting. Beginning Watercolor teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in watercolor. This helpful resource begins with a basic introduction to the essential tools and materials artists need to get started, including choosing the right paintbrushes, watercolor paints, sketchbooks, and canvas. Additionally, artists will learn the fundamentals of watercolor, as well as a variety of painting techniques, including creating washes, mixing colors, creating soft blends, rendering realistic textures, and working wet-into-wet. Beginning Watercolor guides beginners through a series of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects covering a variety of watercolor methods and techniques, including helpful tips and advice when painting landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and more. With helpful tips and detailed, beautiful artwork to guide and inspire, Beginning Watercolor is the perfect resource for watercolor artists just getting started in this colorful medium.

The Moon Thief

Author: Kristine Keck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781636495781
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
Something terrible is happening in a small rural town! A very adventurous little boy with a fantastical imagination discovers that the moon is getting smaller by the day and a mysterious thief must be stealing it! It is up to him and his dog, Luna to bring it back. The Moon Thief ignites our children's imaginations to ponder the wonders of the world in which they live. When a courageous young boy becomes fascinated with the changing moon, he discovers a dark and mystifying land of shadows, dancing and laughter. It is here he is faced with The Moon Thief. At the story's end you'll find an educational explanation and diagram on why the moon really changes, along with a fun calendar to track the moon's phases. When we bring mystery, intrigue and excitement to education today, we nurture the curiosity that creates the discoverers of tomorrow. The Moon Thief targeting kids ages 6-12, does just that, encouraging them to read, explore and wonder!

Modern Watercolor

Author: Kristin Van Leuven
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633225623
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
From beautifully dynamic leaves, flowers, and trees to simple geometric shapes and patterns, Modern Watercolor provides a colorful and fun approach to working with watercolor. It’s time to get your feet wet with watercolors! This dynamic and inspirational guide will set you down a path of exploration as you learn to play with watercolors. Learn to use basic techniques and principles to create beautiful, expressive works of art. With Modern Watercolor, discover how to paint in watercolor by harnessing the medium's unique transparent qualities to create stunning works of art, stationery, gifts, and more. From selecting your first watercolor paints to learning to blend colors into a unique palette, we are here to guide you as you begin your journey. By the end, your paintings will be cohesive and rich. The easy-to-follow lessons explore using watercolor on different surfaces, how to create basic shapes using fun techniques, and how to create myriad gorgeous effects that can be achieved with different brushes and strokes. You can even learn how to add layers of dimension and texture, as well as how to work with resist techniques to create pretty patterns and gorgeous backgrounds. Whether you're an experienced artist seeking a playful escape or a beginner who has never held a paintbrush, there's something for everyone in Modern Watercolor.