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por John F. Carlson

Written by a famous American painter and teacher, whose landscapes are found in many of the world's most noted museums, this book is known as one of the art students' most helpful guides. It provides a wealth of advice on the choice of subject; it tells what to look for and aim for, and explains the mysteries of color, atmospheric conditions, and other phenomena to be found in nature.
Through his profound understanding of the physical nature of landscapes and his highly developed see more artistic sense, John Carlson is able to explain both the whys and the hows of the various aspects of landscape painting. Among the subjects covered are angles and consequent values (an insightful concept necessary for strong overall unity of design), aerial and linear perspective, the painting of trees, the emotional properties of line and mass in composition, light, unity of tone, choice of subject, and memory work. In the beginning chapters, the author tells how to make the best of canvas, palette, colors, brushes, and other materials and gives valuable advice about texture, glazing, varnishing, bleaching, retouching, and framing. Thirty-four reproductions of Mr. Carlson's own work and 58 of his explanatory diagrams are shown on pages adjoining the text.
As Howard Simon says in the introduction: "Crammed into its pages are the thoughts and experiences of a lifetime of painting and teaching. Undoubtedly it is a good book for the beginner, but the old hand at art will appreciate its honesty and broadness of viewpoint. It confines itself to the mechanics of landscape painting but, philosophically, it roams far and wide. . . . This is a book to keep, to read at leisure, and to look into for the solution of problems as they arise, when the need for an experienced hand is felt."

por Alyona Nickelsen

Learn to paint with groundbreaking new techniques for a favorite medium!

• Dazzling colors, incredible realism—with simple step-by-step demonstrations
• Easy-to-follow instructions from a top colored-pencil artist
• Master the wide range of colored pencil effects possible, including blending, layering, translucent effects, and more

Radiant color…painterly finishes…astonishing realism…with colored pencils! Achieve rich, luminous color and eye-popping see more ultra-realistic effects. Artists of every level will be inspired by the amazing new techniques created by Alyona Nickelsen, presented in Colored Pencil Painting Bible for the very first time.

Nickelsen’s innovations will delight readers and detailed you-can-do-it processes bring her striking results within reach for every artist. Take colored pencils beyond the ordinary with Colored Pencil Painting Bible!

por Carol Marine

A unique system for jump-starting artistic creativity, encouraging experimentation and growth, and increasing sales for artists of all levels, from novices to professionals.
 
Have you landed in a frustrating rut? Are you having trouble selling paintings in galleries, getting bogged down by projects you can’t seem to finish or abandon, or finding excuses to avoid working in the studio? Author Carol Marine knows exactly how you feel—she herself suffered from painter’s block, until see more she discovered “daily painting.” The idea is simple: do art (usually small) often (how often is up to you), and if you’d like, post and sell it online. Soon you’ll find that your block dissolves and you’re painting work you love—and more of it than you ever thought possible!

With her encouraging tone and useful exercises, Marine teaches you to:
-Master composition and value
-Become confident in any medium including oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolors, and other media
-Choose subjects wisely
-Stay fresh and loose
-Photograph, post, and sell your art online
-Become connected to the growing movement of daily painters around the world

por Matthew Olckers

Painting Cape Town: Graffiti from South Africa provides the reader with an insider view into the graffiti subculture in this well-known South African city. The book includes interviews with 29 of Cape Town's most prominent graffiti artists. Each story provides a unique insight into the rationale behind the artist's passion and obsession for spreading their names. The history of the graffiti scene is traced from its beginnings on the Cape Flats in the 1980s and its roots within hip hop see more culture to the current graffiti scene polarised by contempt and praise. Painting Cape Town is the first publication of its kind and the reference text on the subject. The text is coupled with over 150 full colour illustrations.

por Leslie A. Carlyle

Bridging the fields
of conservation, art history, and museum curating, this volume contains the
principal papers from an international symposium titled "Historical
Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice" at the University of
Leiden in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 26 to 29, 1995. The
symposium—designed for art historians, conservators, conservation scientists,
and museum curators worldwide—was organized by the Department of Art History at
the see more University of Leiden and the Art History Department of the Central Research
Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science in Amsterdam.


Twenty-five contributors representing
museums and conservation institutions throughout the world provide recent
research on historical painting techniques, including wall painting and
polychrome sculpture. Topics cover the latest art historical research and
scientific analyses of original techniques and materials, as well as historical
sources, such as medieval treatises and descriptions of painting techniques in
historical literature. Chapters include the painting methods of Rembrandt and
Vermeer, Dutch 17th-century landscape painting, wall paintings in English
churches, Chinese paintings on paper and canvas, and Tibetan thangkas. Color
plates and black-and-white photographs illustrate works from the Middle Ages to
the 20th century.

por Barbara Butts

The names Albrecht Dürer and Hans Holbein the Younger evoke
the dazzling accomplishments of Renaissance panel painting and printmaking, but
they may not summon images of stained glass. Nevertheless, Dürer, Holbein, and
their southern German and Swiss contemporaries designed some of the most
splendid works in the history of the medium. This lavish volume is a
comprehensive survey of the contribution to stained glass made by these
extraordinarily gifted draftsmen and the see more equally talented glass painters who
rendered their compositions in glass.

Included are discussions of both monumental church windows
and smaller-scale stained-glass panels made for cloisters, civic buildings,
residences, and private chapels. The subjects of these rarely seen drawings and
panels range from religious topics to secular themes, including love, planets,
hunts, and battles. 


Focusing on stained glass produced in Germany and
Switzerland from about 1495 to 1530, Painting
on Light includes drawings by Dürer, Holbein, Albrecht Altdorfer, Hans
Baldung Grien, Jörg Breu the Elder, Hans Burgkmair, Urs Graf, Hans von
Kulmbach, Hans Leu the Younger, Niklaus Manuel Deutsch, Hans Schäufelein, Hans
Weiditz, and others. This informative book is published in conjunction with an
exhibition at the Getty Museum from July 11 through September 24, 2000, and
from November 7, 2000, to January 4, 2001, at the Saint Louis Art Museum. 

por F. Sehnaz Bac

"A helpful guide for creating mini masterpieces." — Looking for a Good Book
"A fantastic book!" — The Classy Chics
"This is a gorgeous book and I found so much inspiration reading through it." — The Gingerbread House
Transform ordinary stones into colorful works of art with this easy-to-follow guide. Popular stone artist F. Sehnaz Bac, a seasoned archaeologist who markets her painted Sassi dell’Adriatico (Stones of the Adriatic) on Etsy, presents see more step-by-step instructions for creating 30 fantastic designs. Full-color photographs accompany directions for painting themes that range from trees, flowers, and animals to mandalas, geometric patterns, holiday motifs, and more.
Starting with the basics — including finding and choosing stones as well as tools and materials — the guide offers a variety of techniques, including painting stones with colors or inks, painting on natural stone, and sealing the finished work. Projects range from simple to advanced and include suggestions for indoor and outdoor display, as well as instructions on how to style wearable objects such as pendants. A complete selection of templates provides motifs for every project as well as ample inspiration for developing your own designs.
"The instructions are clear and engaging, while the photos are lovely and inspiring. Rock painting has become a really fun family activity for us all." — Sharing Craft Ideas
"This is brilliant, fun, and truly inspirational! Highly recommend it." — splashesintobooks

por Paul Talbot-Greaves

This practical and inspirational guide, in a handy sketchbook format, is aimed at the practised beginner and shows how to achieve successful watercolour landscapes in just 30 minutes – ideal for the busy amateur artist who doesn't have much time to paint. Many people think they don't have enough time to paint, but in this attractive guide Paul Talbot-Greaves encourages quick and simple painting. By working with just a few materials and focusing on the key techniques it is possible to see more achieve successful, realistic landscape paintings in no more than half an hour. And for those artists who already have a little painting experience, learning to work more quickly enables them to free up their style and paint more spontaneously.
All the key topics are covered, from watercolour techniques, colour and tone to learning about creating distance, composing pictures and selecting scenes.