Rolf on Art: My approach from first steps to finished paintings - Hardcover

Harris, Rolf

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0563488522 ISBN 13: 9780563488521

Publisher: BBC Books, 2002

Synopsis

With over 7 million viewers, Rolf on Art was watched by more people than any other BBC arts programme in 2001. In his own inimitable way Rolf brought the lives and works of the some of the worlds best-loved artists to life, exploring their methods and techniques and then painting his own pictures in their style. Now, in this book to accompany his new series, you can share Rolfs boundless enthusiasm at first-hand by looking over his shoulder as he produces a series of paintings to demonstrate his own easy-to-follow painting methods in close-up detail. Containing all his paintings from the series as well as many previously unseen originals, the book will delight anyone who is interested in art and inspire amateur artists everywhere. Applying that first stroke of paint may seem a very frightening step but it doesnt have to be. In Rolfs own words, Anyone can do it, so let him show you how and share his excitement at the endless possibilities painting offers.

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Review

Watched by over 7m viewers, Rolf on Art brought the lives and work of some of the world's best-loved artists to life through exploring their methods and techniques. To accompany the second series, Rolf shows you in his own easy-to-follow style how to produce your own works of art.

Synopsis

Based on the TV series, "Rolf on Art", this book shows how you can start to produce your own paintings, using either oils or acrylics. Aiming to encourage anyone who has ever dabbled to pick up their brushes again, the approach is designed to give you confidence, step-by-step.

Edition details

• Publisher: BBC Books
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0563488522
• ISBN 13: 9780563488521
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128