Skies (Painter's pocket reference)

by PatriciaSeligman (Author)

• Used

  Spiral-bound
  1998

  $3.25

  For many artists who paint the world around them, the sky is one of the most important factors in their work. Light eminates from the sky and so this sets the tone and the overall colour of the rest of the painting. The sky can also set the temperature and the mood of a painting. Clouds too can dominate or complement the composition. This pocket guide offers a step-by-step approach to painting sky. Working from examples of the various celestial conditions which a painter can be faced with, the book assembles a variety of techniques and approaches for the reader to work through. Demonstrations across all media show how to achieve realistic, lively clouds and light effects. Suggestions are given for colour palettes from sunrise to sunset along with tips on classic painting techniques for skyscapes.

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $3.25

  This is a user-friendly guide to painting trees, aimed at both the beginner and the more experienced painter. Taking a step-by-step approach to the subject matter, it leads the reader through a range of techniques that are illustrated by examples executed by professional artists. Beginning with a section on understanding the basics of how to visualize and differentiate the characteristics of different trees, the main body of the guide takes the form of a seasonal directory, which takes a species of tree at a time and explains methods for rendering its ever-changing appearance. The book demonstrates across all media to show how to achieve life-like trees and forests and offers suggestions for colour palettes for spring, autumn, summer and winter.