Author: Marylin ScottPublisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785833811
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
"Learn to use and enjoy this wonderful but underrated painting medium."--Back cover.
Author: Claire BrownThe Watercolour Artist's Bible
Author: Marylin ScottPublisher: Search
ISBN: 9781844480937
Category : Watercolor painting
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
With over 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrating how to paint a wide range of subjects using watercolours, Marilyn Scott provides techniques from composition, brushwork and blending, to special effects like stippling and adding lustre.
The Sketching and Drawing Bible
Author: Marylin ScottPublisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1610583752
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
An essential and extensively illustrated reference for the practical artist, covering materials, techniques, and subjects. This complete guide to drawing media, from pencils and charcoal to pastels and colored inks, also features: Information on how to achieve exciting and unusual effects by combining two or more drawing media Over 100 step-by-step demonstrations showing ways of tackling tricky subjects Sections covering figure, landscape, nature, urban, and still life drawing Tips on how to professionally present your work and get it into the marketplace
The Acrylic Painter
Author: James Van PattenPublisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0385346123
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A complete course on acrylic painting for beginners and experienced artists that covers classic approaches and new innovations Embraced for versatility, quick-drying properties, and non-toxicity, no medium offers a wider range of effects forcreating highly expressive art than acrylics. With its flexibility and ease of use, acrylic paint is a must-try for painters—no matter your skill level. Here noted artist and School of Visual Arts instructor James Van Patten draws from years of experience to show you how to use acrylics to achieve a variety of results—from watercolor-like transparency and the flatness of tempera and gouache to the buttery quality of oils. He presents an insider’s look at the most up-to-date tools, materials, and techniques used by top painters in the medium to produce highly expressive art. Van Patten offers guidance on materials, processes, balance, and composition, and focuses on effectively using color in painting. Replete with detailed step-by-step technical demonstrations and a catalog of inspiring works by notable past and contemporary artists, as well as the author himself and his students, The Acrylic Painter provides a complete, classic art instruction manual for painters of all abilities in one of today’s most popular types of paint.
Colour Mixing Bible
Author: Ian SidawayPublisher: Gardners Books
ISBN: 9780715318232
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
This book helps artists understand how to mix colours in different mediums and how colour can help to develop their work. Artworks illustrate how to put theory into practice and it is suitable for beginners or professional artists.
Author: Marylin ScottThe Fantasy Art Bible
Author: Quarto Publishing GroupPublisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1610583590
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
A guide to drawing and coloring fantasy and science fiction art, with techniques and tools to bring your ideas to life. With photographs, illustrations and diagrams, The Fantasy Art Bible makes the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers. With a thorough description of the tools and techniques used in fantasy and science fiction drawing, painting, and digital design, this book is a must-have for anyone who desires to transfer the characters and settings in their imagination onto paper or canvas. Instructions show readers how to use pencils, graphite, charcoal, conte, colored pencils, inks, pens, markers, inks, watercolors, and paints, any style of artist can find guidance and detailed advice in this book. Drawing concepts and inspirational images like swords, sorcery, dragons and beasts will hold the interest of any artist. Tips on drawing anatomy and using body language and anthropomorphic qualities will help readers challenge their creativity to draw amazing fantasy and science fiction artwork.
The Pastel Artist's Bible
Author: Claire Waite BrownPublisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1610583728
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to one of the most popular painting media—including materials, color, techniques, and subjects from still lifes to animals. Discover the unique joys of pastel painting with this easy-to-use guide to one of the most versatile and forgiving mediums. More than one hundred visual sequences reveal key techniques such as mixing, blending, scumbling, sgraffito, hatching and feathering. Includes tips on composing your painting, using color, adding highlights and shadows, and creating textured effects. Step-by-step demonstrations show how to approach a range of subjects from landscapes and flowers to portraits and still life. Over 65,000 copies sold worldwide.
Teaching the Bible through Popular Culture and the Arts
Author: Mark RoncacePublisher: Society of Biblical Lit
ISBN: 1589836758
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
This resource enables biblical studies instructors to facilitate engaging classroom experiences by drawing on the arts and popular culture. It offers brief overviews of hundreds of easily accessible examples of art, film, literature, music, and other media and outlines strategies for incorporating them effectively and concisely in the classroom. Although designed primarily for college and seminary courses on the Bible, the ideas can easily be adapted for classes such as “Theology and Literature” or “Religion and Art” as well as for nonacademic settings. This compilation is an invaluable resource for anyone who teaches the Bible.
