Painting Buildings in Oils
€25.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9781785008405 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Publishing Date | 26/04/2021 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €24.43 |
| Tax | €1.47 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €25.90 |
| Availability | 2 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
Painting buildings is an exciting and versatile genre - it allows you to enjoy the lines of architecture but also to add feeling and context to a picture. This practical book explains the full depth of the subject, from first sketches to final presentation. Using a range of examples, it is packed with advice and information, and follows the riches of painting the built landscape. Not just a handy reference, this is a beautiful and inspirational guide for every artist who wants to capture and interpret a scene. Topics covered include: Drawing - practise observation and sketching to identify the principal lines of view. Perspective - understand three-dimensional structures and their position to each other and in space. Oils - use the versatility of the paint to express and experiment with your ideas. Location - develop your paintings outdoors and in the studio. Style - add figures, weather and atmosphere to your work to give it character and mood. Finally, Inspiration - learn new ideas and themes from finished examples by a number of leading artists.