Lessons in Classical Painting: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier - Hardcover

Juliette Aristides

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1607747898 ISBN 13: 9781607747895

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications, 2016

Synopsis

A companion volume to 'Lessons in Classical Drawing' that breaks down the foundational skills and techniques of painting in a format that is accessible and manageable for all readers.

With the same direct, easy-to-follow approach of Juliette Aristides's previous books, Lessons in Classical Painting presents aspiring artists with the fundamental skills and tools needed to master painting in the atelier style.

With more than 15 years of experience in ateliers and as an art instructor, Aristides pairs personal examples and insights with theory, assignments and demonstrations for readers, discussions of technical issues and inspirational quotes.

After taking a bird's eye look at painting as a whole, Aristides breaks down painting into big picture topics like:

• grisaille
• temperature
• colour
• composition

 

Demonstrating how these key subjects can be applied by all painters.

About this title

About the Author

Juliette Aristides studied at the National Academy of Design, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and various private ateliers. She is the author of Classical Painting Atelier, Classical Drawing Atelier, and Lessons in Classical Drawing. She is currently the instructor of the Aristides Classical Atelier at the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, Washington. In 2003, Aristides was awarded the Elizabeth Greenshields Grant. Her work can be seen at the John Pence Gallery in San Francisco, the Art Renewal Centre Living Masters Gallery and at www.artrenewal.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1607747898
• ISBN 13: 9781607747895
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208