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Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"In Killing Commendatore, a thirty-something portrait painter in Tokyo is abandoned by his wife and finds himself holed up in the mountain home of a famous artist, Tomohiko Amada. When he discovers a previously unseen painting in the attic, he unintentionally opens a circle of mysterious circumstances. To close it, he must complete a journey that involves a mysterious ringing bell, a two-foot-high physical manifestation of an Idea, a dapper businessman...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Watercolor is an exquisite medium but an unforgiving one, and there is nothing that will dampen enthusiasm more quickly than the lack of a good result. The essential techniques and detailed explanations and demonstrations in this beautifully produced book will educate and encourage beginner to experienced artists so that they too can obtain results and have fun in the process. Readers will also discover the widest range of possible watercolor effects...
Author
Publisher
Search Press Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Brusho a highly pigmented watercolour ink powder is a unique and exciting painting medium that is renowned for its versatility. Joanne Boon Thomas demonstrates how adding a spritz of water to Brusho results in a breathtaking and spontaneous fusion of colour on the page. It is an easy method that allows you to produce vibrant, expressive paintings in a loose, bold style. A full range of techniques is included, such as what can be achieved using only...
Author
Publisher
North Light Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Shirley Trevena is renowned for her exciting compositions, unusual perspectives and vibrant color combinations. In this, her fourth book and first retrospective, the artist shares an inspiring annotated chronology of more than 100 of her paintings, including still lifes, portraits and abstracts. You'll gain an intriguing glimpse into Shirley's creative process through accompanying sketches and studies, color and compositional notes, and the stories,...
9) Oil & acrylic workshop: [classic and contemporary techniques for painting expressive works of art]
Publisher
Walter Foster
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
With Oil & Acrylic Workshop, artists of all skill levels will discover how to create beautifully textured, vibrant, and colorful works using traditional as well as creative painting tools in new and surprising ways.
Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Language
English
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Description
Watercolor author, artist, and teacher Ana Victoria Calderon guides you through choosing, mixing, and using color with watercolor and mixed media to create the most expressive and appealing combinations and effects for a wide range of moods and subjects. You'll explore a variety of subjects and themes, including flowers, foliage, landscapes, skies, cities, figures, art movements, and historical eras. Begin with a quick overview of the basics of color,...
Author
Language
English
Description
"1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is the definitive color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists. This user-friendly compendium is color coded for quick-and-easy reference and includes two removable color-mixing grids--one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolor. Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 1,500 color combinations: 1) Look in the Color Index for the subject you want to paint--for example,...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"The technical secrets of a professional painter for the best results and more room for creativity. Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide provides comprehensive guidance for painters of all experience. Realist painter Lorena Kloosterboer, known for her exceptional technical skill, starts with the basics and progresses to advanced techniques and professional practice. The topics include: About Acrylic Paint -- Types of acrylics, comparative...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Unleash Your Creativity with Beautiful Watercolor Blooms. From delicate magnolias and zinnias to exotic hibiscus and tiger lilies, you'll be ready to paint an entire garden with 25 breathtaking projects. Renowned watercolor instructor Cara Rosalie Olsen covers everything you need to know to get started--even if you've never picked up a brush! Learn how to select art supplies, blend Cara's unique colors, prepare a palette, master different brush techniques...
Author
Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"From the author of the classic Watson-Guptill best seller Problem Solving for Oil Painters comes an essential guide demonstrating the universal oil painting techniques that allow artists expand their horizons, break out of ruts, and master a variety of subjects, including figures, portraits, still life, landscapes, and interiors"--
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