Grab your paintbrush and discover all the fundamentals of successful painting.
A comprehensive overview, "The American Artist Guide to Painting Techniques" shows you all the techniques you need to know to paint in watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel. From clear instruction to new painting ideas, this a four-in-one foundation book for every artist interested in improving fundamental painting skills.
First, you'll learn 45 painting techniques step-by-step through photographs and valuable tips. Each technique includes specific details for use in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastels. Next, you'll discover how to apply the techniques to subjects of particular difficulty, including landscapes, animals, portraits, still lifes, and more. Beginning painters will love the specifics on the unique properties of each painting skill, while intermediate painters will rely on the tips and reference materials to produce outstanding results.
An easy-to-navigate resource manual, "The American Artist Guide to Painting Techniques" provides clear instruction, new painting ideas, and inspiration in encyclopedic detail for any artist picking up a brush.
- ISBN10 1596682795
- ISBN13 9781596682795
- Publish Date 15 February 2011
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Interweave Press Inc
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 208
- Language English