Artist's Painting Techniques: Explore Watercolours, Acrylics, and Oils

Artist's Painting Techniques: Explore Watercolours, Acrylics, and Oils

by Colin Allbrook (Author), Colin Allbrook (Author), Grahame Booth (Author), John Chisnall (Author), Hashim Akib (Author), Marie Antoniou (Author), Grahame Booth (Author), Graham Webber (Author)

Synopsis

Whether you're trying your hand at painting for the first time or honing your artistic ability, Artist's Painting Techniques is the handiest guide to teach you how to paint. Starting with the basics such as observational skills and learning how to draw, Artist's Painting Techniques will guide you into working with watercolours, acrylics, and oil paints. Discover everything you need to know about tone, colour, pattern, brushwork, and composition to create your own masterpieces with confidence. Learn a range of key watercolour, acryllic, and oil painting techniques, including laying a flat wash, painting fur, and creating impasto sculptural effects. Embark on exciting artistic exercises and projects to discover your style and grow as an artist. Follow the fully illustrated step-by-step guides and get inspiring advice and encouragement from practising artists. Kickstart your creativity and develop your own style with Artist's Painting Techniques.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Edition: 1
Publisher: DK
Published: 01 Aug 2016

ISBN 10: 0241229456
ISBN 13: 9780241229453
Book Overview: Kickstart your creativity and develop your own painting style.

Author Bio
Louise Diggle is a London-based plein air painter, educated at the City and Guilds of London Art School and the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology. She is a member of the Small paintings Group and a Council member of Chelsea Art Society, exhibits regularly, and has taught art at all levels for nearly 17 years.