There are as many meanings to drawing and painting as there are cultural contexts for them to exist in. But this is not the end of the story. Drawings and paintings are made, and in their making embody unique meanings that transform our perception of space-time and sense of finitude. These meanings have not been addressed by art history or visual studies hitherto, and have only been considered …
A step-by-step course in a popular painting medium, with advice for beginner and inspiration for more experienced artists. Practical projects help you refine your skills, and examples by contemporary artists show different approaches.
Learn how to work with oils and acrylics with this simple step-by-step course in techniques and stylistic approaches. From getting started to achieving excellence - perfect for the beginner, as well as providing inspiration for more advanced artists. Packed with useful advice on how to treat the classical subjects, including still lifes, landscapes, figures and portraits.
A step-by-step course in drawing, with practical guidance on how to treat classical subjects, from portraits, figures and animals to buildings and still life. Over 20 how-to projects teach and refine techniques in your own drawings, including an ink-and-wash horse, oil-pastel sgraffito leaves, fruits drawn with charcoal, sketched figures, and a pencil-drawn cat. Includes information about all…
A step-by-step course in pastel drawing and coloration, and instructions for developing your own personal style. Perfect both for the beginner and the more advanced artist, from getting started to achieving excellence with pastels. Projects include charcoal and pastel houses, a bunch of flowers with a textured ground, a sgraffito landscape, and a monochrome portrait of a man's face. Includes in…
The four authors of this book invite you into their artistic worlds and teach you the basics of painting still lifes in oil and acrylic. First you will learn about the materials needed to get started, along with the basics of pain mixing and color theory. Then you will learn how to paint a wide range of still life subjects while mastering techniques for achieving exciting effects. This book mak…
Pablo Picasso redefined twentieth-century art, moving from realistic portrayals and experiments in color to primitivism and cubism, in which he deconstructed the subjects he painted. This engaging first-person biography explores the unique career of this master, who began learning to draw and paint at just seven years old. It delves into Picasso’s training, including at the School of Fine Art…
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