Timeless Techniques for Better Oil Paintings
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (968 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 162654493X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 146 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"It is beautifully illustrated, and full of useful information" according to Laurel Knight. I ordered this book as a painter wanting to learn from a master painter. It is beautifully illustrated, and full of useful information, as well as demonstrations covering a multitude of problems. What a great bounty of information in one book! A must have for anyone that is looking to improve their techniques, or just to review and learn from.. The best book for beginners and advanced painters alike. Tom Browning, in his book Timeless Techniques for Better oil painting, explains his straightforward and basic approach to oil painting. He explains his working process in a very logical and understanding manner. With no frills or ego Mr. Browning teaches the basics of representational painting and how to put a painting together from start to finish. I have been painting for. Vonnie Kohn said Browning gives good information on art basics based on his career as. Tom Browning's paintings are exceptional and many of his newer works are included in this edition. Mr. Browning gives good information on art basics based on his career as a trained artist.
If you’ve ever struggled with identifying the problems in your oil paintings—and how to fix them—then this book is for you. Not only will you learn to solve those pesky painting problems, you’ll learn how to avoid them in the first place.Here you’ll get to know the right way to put a painting together from the start, beginning with the essential elements of successful oil painting:CompositionValueColorTemperatureEdge qualityDrawingAfter a brief review of materials and techniques, you’ll learn to make good choices before taking your brush to the canvas:Control the way the viewer’s eye scans your compositionAttract and retain the viewer’s attentionCreate a sense of depthSelect or set up subject matter, with an emphasis on the still lifeUse light to create formSimplify values for stronger paintingsPaint edges that attract the eye and create depthUse color to create mood and enhance realismDraw with a brush and simplify your brushworkAll of these techniques are illustrated throughout the boo k with Browning’s work, often showing a flawed “before” painting, followed by an example showing how he corrected the error using the elements discussed.No matter your current skill level, you’ll find valuable advice and inspiration in the pages of this book—advice that will immediately improve your oil paintings!