Practical Guide to Painting - Softcover

Ballestar, Vincenc B.; Vigue, Jordi

 
9780823040896: Practical Guide to Painting

Synopsis

Everything the beginning artist needs to know about painting in one easy-to-use, portable reference. "Practical Guide to Painting" explains art theory and technique, with scores of step-by-step lessons that gradually increase in difficulty, allowing the novice artist to build skills and learn by doing. Over 40 chapters offer hands-on help in painting basics, colour theory, composition, light and shade, and sketching out a rough. Then, the guide examines each painting medium in depth: gouache, pastel, watercolour, oil, acrylic, mixed media, and collage. Finally, more than 800 illustrations show each technique in detail, making everything easy.

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