Painting for the absolute and utter beginner

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Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications
Publication Date
2009.
Language
English

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Based on the author’s successful courses and workshops, Painting for the Absolute and Utter Beginner really does start at the beginning, helping new painters find "what works" while providing information on all the necessary tools, tips, and techniques they’ll need to create a representational painting. The chapters follow a progressive sequence that teaches basic skills through practical, accessible exercises–how to handle a brush, achieve the right paint consistency, mix color, and create dimension–building a solid foundation that readers can rely on as painting projects grow more challenging. A special feature is the artwork and commentary of real students, which helps beginners set realistic goals and shows them how other artists at the same level of experience have worked through inevitable setbacks to achieve success.

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ISBN
9780823099474

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Introduction
Ch. 1. Getting ready : paint, materials, and setup
Ch. 2. Mixing paint : all about consistency
Ch. 3. More paint mixing : creating the colors you want
Ch. 4. Brush handling : what your brushes can do
Ch. 5. Tryout time : creating samplers
Ch. 6. Exploring color relationships : making color charts
Ch. 7. Keys to 3D : creating spatial illusion
Ch. 8. The basic format : still life painting
Ch. 9. Beyond the basics : creating your own still life
Ch. 10. Creating compositions : still life, more than one object
Ch. 11. Elements for your still life : flowers, glass, and fabric
Ch. 12. The human figure : painting the nude
Ch. 13. Portraiture : painting the face
Index.

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This gets an unequivocal thumbs-up as a book for any novice who wants to dive into acrylics without being intimidated by overly sophisticated exercises. Garcia, an accomplished artist and an instructor at the Silvermine School of Art in Connecticut, wisely uses her students' efforts to illustrate her fine text. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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This gets an unequivocal thumbs-up as a book for any novice who wants to dive into acrylics without being intimidated by overly sophisticated exercises. Garcia, an accomplished artist and an instructor at the Silvermine School of Art in Connecticut, wisely uses her students' efforts to illustrate her fine text.

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