Still Lifes: Master the basic theories and techniques of painting still lifes in acrylic (Acrylic Made Easy) - Softcover

Harmon, Varvara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 160058389X ISBN 13: 9781600583896

Verlag: Walter Foster, 2014

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In this follow-up to Getting Started, the first title in this technique and project-driven Acrylic Made Easy Series, Still Lifes offers a fresh and simple approach for beginning and intermediate artists to learn the essentials of rendering beautiful still lifes in acrylic. Beginning with an introduction to a variety of tools and materials, artists will learn how to select the right brushes, palettes, paints, paper, and surfaces for their work. Acrylic Made Easy:Still Lifes also provides artists with an overview of basic color theory and information for how to mix colors effectively, as well as how to plan a composition and achieve proper perspective. Additionally, artists will learn a range of basic painting techniques, including glazing, scumbling, stippling, and more. Included in this helpful guide are useful tips and techniques for mastering a range of concepts, such as color theory, composition, lighting, and painting from photographs. Through simple step-by-step projects, aspiring artists will discover how to approach a still life painting, beginning with a sketch and progressing to a beautiful finished piece of acrylic artwork. Covering a breadth of subject matter, from florals and tablescapes to fruits and vegetables, readers will find helpful information that not only instructs but also inspires.

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Learn the essential concepts for rendering beautiful still

life artwork in acrylic with Still Lifes. Beginning with a

guide to tools and materials, you will discover how to

select the right brushes, paints, and surfaces for your

work. This comprehensive book includes an overview of

painting techniques and basic color theory, including

how to use complementary colors and work with

different values. Through a range of easy-to-follow, stepby-

step projects, expert artist Varvara Harmon guides

you in putting your painting skills to use, covering a

variety of subjects, including flowers, fruit, vegetables,

and more. With inspiration, instruction, and professional

tips and tricks on virtually every page, Still Lifes is the

perfect resource for aspiring acrylic artists.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Walter Foster
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• ISBN 10: 160058389X
• ISBN 13: 9781600583896
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 64