Still Life Painting Atelier: An Introduction to Oil Painting

Still Life Painting Atelier: An Introduction to Oil Painting

The equivalent of a foundation course in traditional oil painting for beginning to intermediate level artists, this in-depth book uses the still life as a practical way to master oil techniques. The still life is a practical, forgiving genre as it does not require the likeness of a portrait or the accurate proportions of the figure and, unlike the landscape, it doesnâ€™t change with the weather. Instead, it gives aspiring artists ample time to study and the opportunity to look closer. It can be used as a purely formal subject for drawing and painting techniques, or a platform for emotional expression using personal symbolism and imagery.
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However, though the still life is used throughout as a teaching tool, this is first and foremost a book aboutÂ oil painting. It begins with simple compositions that build to more complex arrangements. Starting with essential information on how to best set up your studioâ€”including lighting, equipment, materials (paints, solvents, brushes, mediums), and preparing your canvas and paper for oil paintingâ€”Still Life Painting Atelier then offers concrete lessons in a logical progressive sequence, with step-by-step illustrations, finished paintings, diagrams and tips. Chapters cover:
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Â Â Â â€¢Â How to address composition through thumbnail sketches and line drawings
Â Â Â â€¢Â Using underpainting to study the characteristics of light and shade
Â Â Â â€¢Â The basics of color theory and color mixing
Â Â Â â€¢Â How to use a variety of brushes to create sharp and soft edges
Â Â Â â€¢Â Techniques that are helpful when painting metal and glass
Â Â Â â€¢Â How to apply glazing and scumbling to bring luminosity and texture
Country USA
Brand Watson-Guptill
Manufacturer Watson-Guptill
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780823034086
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2010-09-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780823034086

Country	USA
Brand	Watson-Guptill
Manufacturer	Watson-Guptill
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780823034086
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2010-09-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780823034086

Still Life Painting Atelier: An Introduction to Oil Painting

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