Oil Painter's Solution Book - Landscapes: Over 100 Answers and Landscape Painting Tips
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (989 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440328501 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The must-have reference for every oil painter!Spend less time reading and more time painting with award-winning artist and instructor Elizabeth Tolley as she answers over 100 of the most pressing questions artists have about painting landscapes in oil. Learn how to:Choose the right materials for you.Prepare indoor and outdoor workspaces.Design spectacular compositions.Select eye-catching color for visual impact.Paint with new brushstrokes and techniques.-Evaluate your own work. Including 10 mini-demonstrations to help refine your technique and 7 complete step-by-step projects, the Oil Painter's Solution Book - Landscapes is one refere
"Oil Painter's Solution Book - Landscapes" according to Sally McCoy. Of the 6Oil Painter's Solution Book - Landscapes Of the 63 art books in my library, this is the best I've run into. It's to the point with skilled illustrations. By isolating one principle at a time and giving examples, it makes it easy for the reader to grasp the issue. It also isn't full of self-serving comments. Too many art books go into the soul searching and emotional aspect of painting. But not all people the same feelings. art books in my library, this is the best I've run into. It's to the point with skilled illustrations. By isolating one principle at a time and giving examples, it makes it easy for the reader to grasp the issue. It also isn't full of self-serving comments. Too many art books go into the soul searching and emotional aspect of painting. But not all people the same feelings. "A nice paced book with helpful information" according to Paul Simone. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I love spiral bound art books. They always get the first star from me automatically.This book did not need a free star however; it is a well thought out work with much useful information in a tight, neat package. I find it a pleasure to go back to and refresh my memory on various points.The information on color appealed to me greatly. The . Great plein air painter's book! Euphemia Wesley I've been painting outside for a couple years and this book really addresses the important issues. Right now I am studying her approach to learning to be really aware of values. She makes it easy to get a real grasp on seeing that.Ms Tolley has a tremendous knowledge of plein air painting and is very generous in sharing. For example when painting water, paint the reflections first
She is also an elected member of the American Artist's Professional League. Her work can be found in many private and corporate collections, and several galleries represent her. Visit Libby at elizabethtolley/.. Libby Tolley has studied with a number of respected painters and is a signature mem
Her work can be found in many private and corporate collections, and several galleries represent her. Her work has appeared in many national exhibits, books (Watercolor Rescue--North Light Books, The Best of Oil Painting--Rockport) and magazines such as The Artist's Magazine and Plein Air magazine. Visit Libby at elizabethtolley/.. She regularly teaches workshops outdoors as well as in her studio. She is also an elected member of the American Artist's Professional League. About the Aut