Flower Painting In Oil

Author : Charles Reid
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN 13 : 9781626543805
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flower Painting in Oil written by Charles Reid and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2015-12-10 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Reid says you don't have to be a botanist to paint flowers beautifully. Rather than produce anatomical paintings, it's far more important to capture the quality, the feeling, and the spirit of the flowers. In this book, Reid turns his skillful eye and clear, helpful teaching methods to painting flowers in oil paints. Beginning with a detailed discussion of materials and palettes, you will go on to learn a bit about flowers and flower parts in general, as well as brush techniques like drybrushing, scumbling, and pointillism. Then, with plenty of examples and guided assignments, you will learn to paint a wide variety of leaf forms before moving on to specific flower types and arrangements. As the chapters progress, you'll learn to properly mix values and colors for specific effects; compositional lessons about boundaries, lessons on subject placement and horizons; and how to uses edges, lighting, and patterns to bring your flower paintings to life. From formal still-life arrangements to wildflower landscapes, this book has everything you need to know about painting flowers. Accessible to students of all skill levels, Flower Painting in Oil is ideal for intermediate or advanced students who are interested in studying the forms, colors, and textures of flowers. By learning to truly "see" flowers, you'll learn to paint them like never before. Readers interested in related titles from Charles Reid will also want to see: Painting by Design (ISBN: 9781626543218), Painting What (You Want) to See (ISBN: 9781626543782), Pulling Your Paintings Together (ISBN: 9781626543843), The Natural Way to Paint (ISBN: 9781626543829).

Author : David Lloyd Glover
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1627889256
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic written by David Lloyd Glover and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn everything you need to know to create beautiful floral works of art in oil and acrylic! This comprehensive book opens with a guide to essential information on the necessary tools and materials for both sketching and painting, including pencils, paints and brushes, palettes, supports, and mediums. In addition to learning about basic drawing and painting techniques and color theory, readers will learn how to create compelling compositions, achieve depth, and render realistic textures. In The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic, several talented and experienced artists guide readers through easy-to-follow lessons covering a variety of floral and plant life, including tulips, dahlias, hibiscus, roses, daisies, freesia, water lilies, bird of paradise, and more. With sections devoted to both mediums, readers will learn everything they need to know to create beautiful floral works of art in oil and acrylic. Along the way, aspiring artists will discover helpful tips and tricks for mixing vibrant colors, working from photographs, working outdoors, and creating volume and dimension.

Author : Annette Kowalski
Publisher : Bob Ross
ISBN 13 : 9780924639371
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bob Ross, TV's Favorite Artist, Presents Annette Kowalski's The Joy of Painting Flowers written by Annette Kowalski and published by Bob Ross. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Richard Schmid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780966211702
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alla Prima written by Richard Schmid and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Todd M. Casey
Publisher : The Monacelli Press, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1580935486
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Still Life written by Todd M. Casey and published by The Monacelli Press, LLC. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have reference book for today's artists and art students. Every artist needs to learn and master the still life. Written by a well-known artist and expert instructor, The Art of Still Life offers a comprehensive, contemporary approach to the subject that instructs artists on the foundation basics and advanced techniques they need for successful drawing and painting. In addition to Casey's stunning paintings, the work of over fifty past and present masters is included, so that the book will do double duty as a hardworking how-to manual and a visual treasure trove of some of the finest still life art throughout history and being created today.

Author : Trudy Friend
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1781266824
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drawing & Painting Flowers with Coloured Pencils written by Trudy Friend and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trudy Friend's watercolour pencil work is breathtaking, and she invites you to share her love of drawing and painting flowers in this book. Covering flowers in all their glory, you will learn how to draw luminous, convincing flowers in a variety of settings, from garden chrysanthemums to sunflower-thronged landscapes. Watercolour pencils are a creative and rewarding art medium, with many exciting ranges, each with their own distinct techniques and effects. Trudy shows you exactly what you can achieve with each type, and how to combine them in vibrant multi-media pencil paintings.

Author : Marcia Baldwin
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1633228495
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oil & Acrylic: Flowers written by Marcia Baldwin and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With comprehensive instruction, plenty of artist tips and tricks, and beautiful artwork to inspire, Oil & Acrylic: Flowers is the perfect resource for any aspiring painter. Award-winning artist Marcia Baldwin teaches aspiring artists how to paint stunning floral scenes in Oil & Acrylic: Flowers. Inside, find information about the painting tools and materials you need to get started, as well as painting techniques specific to creating beautiful flower portraits and arrangements that burst with vibrant color. In this 10.25 × 13.75–inch book, learn about color theory, working from photographs, beginning with sketches, applying an underpainting, taking artistic liberties, enhancing backgrounds, and creating texture. With each step-by-step project focusing on a specific technique, learn to paint six beautiful flowers. Throughout the book, artist Marcia Baldwin demonstrates how the principles and elements of art and design can be explored and experienced when painting flowers. She also shares her tips for creating an underpainting and arranging compelling compositions. With Oil & Acrylic: Flowers, you’re just steps away from becoming a master in painting beautiful flowers! Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers easy-to-follow guides that introduce artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. With comprehensive instruction, plenty of artist tips and tricks, and beautiful artwork to inspire, Oil & Acrylic: Flowers is the perfect resource for any aspiring painter.

Author : Charles Reid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flower Painting in Oil written by Charles Reid and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Charles Reid offers up a complete course in painting and seeing. He critiques student work and analyzes problem paintings, explaining where the artist went wrong and what they could have done to improve their work. Reid also includes numerous assignments to help guide your practice, and important lessons on values, color and composition. You'll learn to make a contour drawing; how to layer your washes to achieve a desired value; how to mix values for bold statements; how to mix subtle colors and flesh tones; how to paint lights and shadows; how to uses edges to direct the audience's eye; how to integrate the subject with the background; how to loosen and liven up your painting; and much more.

Author : Joe Anna Arnett
Publisher : Northlight
ISBN 13 : 9780891347705
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting Sumptuous Vegetables, Fruits & Flowers in Oil written by Joe Anna Arnett and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers practical advice on painting still lifes, and demonstrates techniques for portraying specific flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

Author : Sherry Nelson
Publisher : North Light Books
ISBN 13 : 9780891349389
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting Flowers A to Z with Sherry C. Nelson, MDA written by Sherry Nelson and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stop and paint the roses! And the tulips, and the sunflowers, and the pansies, and... When it comes to painting flowers, Sherry C. Nelson definitely has a green thump. In this book, she shares her secrets to painting lovely, realistic looking flowers. Just follow the step-by-step lessons to create 50 blooming beauties—from amaryllis to zinnia and every blossom in between. Once you learn the basics—like how to create textures and common leaf shapes—you'll be able to paint any flower that grows! Sherry even offers tips for creating your own, unique floral designs. Although she works primarily in oils, Sherry includes information and color charts for acrylic and watercolor artists, making this a must-have reference for every flower painter.