by Mark Christopher Weber (Author)
Knowing how to use a brush properly is essential for effective oil painting. Brushwork Essentials shows artists everything they need to know to render a variety of elegant strokes, along with other exciting techniques like paint mixing and brush shaping. Weber makes mastering each technique easy. He provides detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, step-by-step demonstrations and complementary artwork that highlights each brushstroke as it appears on the canvas. Readers will also learn how to use different strokes to achieve specific effects, such as lighting, shadowing and more.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Edition: 1st ed
Publisher: North Light Books
Published: 25 May 2002
ISBN 10: 1581801688
ISBN 13: 9781581801682