A researched study on two of art's most fundamental themes, Color and Lightbridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it in the light of science and observation. A glossary, pigment...
This is the first in a brand-new series, each focusing closely on a specific faux finish. Whisper Painting is a popular style that's soft, subtle, and easy to do, and with these ample photos as a guide, anyone can give plain walls, furniture, and home accessories beautifully understated decorative finishes. The projects showcase 30 different techniques, and cover tracing, decoupaging, ragging, and dragging, dimensional paint; antique a brand-new mirror so that it looks like a Renaissance work of...
A Hand-Book of the History of Painting, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
by Dr Franz Kugler
Emmy Award-winning PBS host Mark Kistler's new book takes the adult coloring book craze to the next level-now hobbyists can easily create their own drawings using Mark's groundbreaking and accessible new system. For every serious artist, there are five people who want to be able to create a complete drawing in one sitting. You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes offers easy-to-follow, clearly illustrated lessons to draw objects from everyday life. Perfect for both the aspiring artist and for anyone w...
Coloring Book Ages 2-4 (Sport World, #12) (Holy Night, #5)
by J K Mimo
Are you getting the most from your brushes? Whether you work with watercolor, oil, acrylic, or ink, on canvas, paper, wood, or fabric, your choice of brushes is crucial to achieving the results you want. No longer do you have to buy and hope for the best. With Brushes there's no guesswork involved in selecting the perfect brush for every project. This comprehensive guide will tell you: why the origin of the hairs or bristles in a brush is so important to the finished quality of your work; why so...
A complete guide to medical and scientific illustration Scientific Illustration: A Guide to Biological, Zoological, and Medical Rendering Techniques, Design, Printing, and Display provides comprehensive guidance toward creating graphics that meet the rigorous needs of the scientific community. Starting from the very beginning, this book covers the basics of perspectives, light and shadow, color, tone, and technique before delving into the more specialized methods used to create accurate represen...
