Dynamic Still Life for Artists takes a modern approach to a classic genre of drawing and painting, a "gateway" genre that's accessible to beginners and offers more experienced artists a way to show their skill at depicting a variety of light and surface e
"Dynamic Still Life for Artists takes a modern approach to a classic genre of drawing and painting, a ""gateway"" genre that's accessible to beginners and offers more experienced artists a way to show their skill at depicting a variety of light and surface effects. Noted artist and instructor Sarah Sedwick presents detailed, step-by-step instruction and insights on the many creative possibilities that drawing and painting still lifes can offer. - Develop observational skills by setting up and assessing various arrangements, groupings, and formats. - Evaluate an arrangement's abstract shapes by creating black-and-white value studies. - Learn the process of alla prima painting, from underpainting to color mixing to applying color. Featuring inspiring examples by other distinguished artists working in a variety of mediums, Dynamic Still Life for Artists will encourage all artists, from aspiring to accomplished, to explore this timeless genre through new arrangements, styles, and visual studies, empowering them to develop and expand their creative and technical skills. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art."
"Dynamic Still Life for Artists takes a modern approach to a classic genre of drawing and painting, a ""gateway"" genre that's accessible to beginners and offers more experienced artists a way to show their skill at depicting a variety of light and surface effects. Noted artist and instructor Sarah Sedwick presents detailed, step-by-step instruction and insights on the many creative possibilities that drawing and painting still lifes can offer. - Develop observational skills by setting up and assessing various arrangements, groupings, and formats. - Evaluate an arrangement's abstract shapes by creating black-and-white value studies. - Learn the process of alla prima painting, from underpainting to color mixing to applying color. Featuring inspiring examples by other distinguished artists working in a variety of mediums, Dynamic Still Life for Artists will encourage all artists, from aspiring to accomplished, to explore this timeless genre through new arrangements, styles, and visual studies, empowering them to develop and expand their creative and technical skills. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art."
NEW EDITION. From the author of the bestselling POWER OF NOW comes a collection of wisdom on reflection and stillness. Bestselling author of the ground-breaking phenomenon THE POWER OF NOW brings us...
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Take a look inside the homes of some of your favourite artists and explore how each one reflected their spirit and creativity. From William Morris and Pablo...
The one-stop handbook of everything you need to know to get the most out of your passion for art. This book delivers what you need to become a more confident, creative artist - whatever your level...
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