Paint Lab: 52 Exercises inspired by Artists, Materials, Time, Place, and Method (Lab Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (531 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592537820 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 136 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Each lab is based upon a finished piece by either a working contemporary artist or by a 20th-century master such as Frida Kahlo, Paul Klee, or Helen Frankenthaler. Readers can explore painting by following step-by-step exercises in chapters on time, place, unusual materials, and color. "In this latest title, artist and art instructor Forman offers readers 52 exercises designed to open up their painterly thinking and introduce them to a broader range of materials and techniques. VERDICT Beginners and more experienced artists alike will benefit from this guide." - Library Journal. Throughout, Forman emphasizes the value of play in creative endeavors
Anonymous said The most fun, intelligent and yummy book in my collection. I own many DIY art books. I bought then with the firm intention of making whatever they taught, but they always ended up as eye candy, since none was exciting enough to get my paint and brushes and really get involved.This book is different. It focuses on the process, not on the final result. It does not require. Looking forward to playing in my studio Jen D As an artist who tends to be a bit too meticulous and serious about my own work, I look forward to taking the author's advise to play more, without any expectation of the outcome. I'm guessing I am not the only one out there with a stockpile of art supplies collecting dust in my studio, always deferring to the s. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. perfect
The underlying message of this book is that, as an artist, you should learn and gain expertise through experimentation and play. There is no right or wrong result, rather you will find new forms of expression in your work and gain confidence in your skills. Designed to inform and inspire new artists and rekindle passion for painting in experienced artists, this book offers a range of exercises broken down by theme: Who (artist-inspired), What (tools and materials), When (a time-based concept), Where (a sense of place), and How (inspired by a technique or method). Paint Lab is illustrated with brilliant full-color images and multiple examples of each exercise. The labs can be worked on in any order, so that you can flip around to