Drawing & Painting : Fantasy Landscapes & Cityscapes

Offers an introduction to the basics of art and the elements of landscape, shows how to create fantasy realms, and showcases the work of several prominent fantasy artists.

Color and light : a guide for the realist painter

Unlike many other art books only give recipes for mixing colors or describe step-by-step painting techniques, *Color and Light* answers the questions that realist painters continually ask, such as: "What happens with sky colors at sunset?", "How do colors change with distance?", and "What makes a form look three-dimensional?" Author James Gurney draws on his experience as a plain-air painter an…

Oil painting techniques and materials. Dover edition

"In any exhibition of amateur work . . . it is not at all unusual to find many charming water-colour drawings, but . . . it is very rarely that the work in the oil medium is anything but dull, dead, and lacking in all vitality and charm." — Harold Speed Such provocative assertions are characteristic of this stimulating and informative guide, written in a highly personal and unique style by a …

Traditional oil painting

"Traditional Oil Painting is that rare sourcebook that comprehensively covers the most advanced techniques and concepts of oil painting"--P. [2] of cover.

Art history for filmmakers : the art of visual storytelling

La 4e de couv. porte : "Since cinema's earliest days, literary adaptation has provided the movies with stories. But there is another way of looking at film, and that is through its close relationship with the visual arts. Art History for Filmmakers shows how images from art can be used by filmmakers to establish period detail, and to demonstrate composition, color theory and lighting. It reveal…

The story of the worlds greatest paintings

An introduction for young readers to some of the greatest paintings of all time. Here are twenty world-famous artworks featured in easy-to-follow chronological order, including: Jan Van Eyck’s The Arnolfini Portrait, Paolo Uccello’s The Battle of San Romano, Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s Children’s Games, Jan Vermeer’s The…

Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop. Second Edition

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Second Edition

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9781909414945

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The Journey of Indonesian Painting : The Bentara Budaya Collection

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9789799101204

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304 p. ; 28 cm.

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759.9598 Mul j

Mekong : exploring the source = Meigong : tan suo sheng ming de yuan tou

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9789839389203

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85 p.

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750 Min m

Budi Ubrux

One of the most progressive and radical new artists to emerge in Asia, Budi Ubrux (b.1968) is less a visionary than an acerbic social reactionary. Prior to winning the Philip Morris Indonesian Art Award in 2000, Budi Ubrux was a billboard artist and painter in Switzerland. His paintings are powerful satirical observations on social degeneration through the alarmingly haunting aesthetic of facel…

Art fundamentals : light, shape, color, composition, perspective, depth & ana…

This book is written by industry experts who thoroughly address key basics including colour and light, composition, perspective and depth, and anatomy in a series of insightful chapters. Glossary : page 276-277. Index : page 282-284.

Art history for filmmakers : the art of visual storytelling

What makes a magazine into a design classic? Horst Moser has selected a huge range of examples from his amazing collection of international magazines and uses them to illustrate the principles of classic editorial design. He discusses the design challenges that face today’s art directors, and showcases the most successful solutions, from the cutting edge of modern style to classic techniques …

The practical encyclopedia of watercolour

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9781782143895

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Ref 751.42 Jel p

Realism in watermedia : 18 painting techniques for achieving realistic results

Uncover a new range of creative possibilities for your realistic paintings by tapping into the transformative power of mixed watermedia: watercolors, gouache, acrylics, colored pencil and pastels. In beautifully illustrated, step-by-step demonstrations, artist Christopher Leeper details how to effectively use each medium. He covers common challenges in an easy problem/solution format and uses b…

Watercolour landscapes step-by-step

This comprehensive guide to painting landscapes in watercolour features the expert tuition of 6 renowned watercolourists - Geoff Kersey; Ray Campbell Smith; Wendy Jelbert; Barry Herniman; Arnold Lowrey; Joe Francis Dowden. It covers materials, colour, watercolour techniques such as wet into wet, spattering, dry brush, lifting out and using salt, composition, planning a paintingk sketching, pers…

Artschool how to paint & draw : drawing, watercolour, oil & acrylic, pastel

A complete guide to artists' techniques and materials. Sections on drawing, watercolour, oil, acrylic and pastel. Packed with practical guidance on how to treat the classical subject - portraits, figures, buildings, landscapes and flowers - in the most popular mediums.

50 Robots to Draw and Paint

Includes index

Paint Watercolors that dance with light

Simple step-by-step demonstrations guide the artist to create incredible paintings using bright watercolours. By following a selection of basic techniques, suitable for any artist, the reader can discover how to use watercolours to create loose and realistic paintings. Elizabeth's incredibly effective techniques use masking fluid and layers of paint to create crisp edges and stunning colours.

Watercolor secrets : over 200 tips and techniques for painting the easy way

"Just like having a painting tutor on call 24 hours a day, this book is packed with inspiration and know-how for both beginners and more experienced painters alike.

Flora photographic:; masterpieces of flower photography

A stunning presentation of more than 180 masterpieces from Ansel Adams to Robert Mapplethorpe. Flora Photographica offers an unparalleled display and celebration of the flower in its various colors and forms. 56 full-color and 127 duotone photographs.