101 Top Techniques for Artists: Step-by-step Art Projects from over a Hundred International Artists

Artists, The Society For All

ISBN 10 : 1446303802 ISBN 13 : 9781446303801

Editeur : David & Charles, 2014

Synopsis

For artists by artists - the very first SAA publication - showcasing the many talents of 101 SAA Professional Associate artists.

Whether you're a beginner, improver or professional and looking to learn new techniques or experiment with different mediums then this book promises to provide the perfect source of artistic inspiration, ideas and knowledge to give you the encouragement to try something new.

Packed with 101 top tips and helpful techniques this book is bursting with easy to

follow, colourful advice, clear illustrations and step-by-step demonstrations, from all the

leading artists you know and trust, covering a wide range of subjects - including

animals, people, seascapes, landscapes, flowers and trees.

An accompanying DVD is also availible, which features 3 of the most popular artists demonstrating their projects in greater detail - join Geoff Kersey as he reveals some simple, practical advice for creating an atmospheric golden landscape in watercolour, Marion Dutton shares her top tips for using oils to paint a stunning red rose and Jeremy Ford takes us on a beautiful pastel journey to create a sparkling Mediterranean beach scene.

David & Charles - 128 pages - Colour Throughout

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

How do you paint realistic clouds? What is the best way to capture a crashing wave on a beach? How do you draw animal fur? Which colours do you use for realistic skin tones?

You will find the answer to these questions and many more in this colourful compendium, packed full of practical tips and techniques by 101 of today s most popular leading artists. Each technique is presented in clear, simple step-by-step instructions that describe how to complete the project yourself, including a full list of materials and detailed images to guide you along the way.

Divided into seven chapters that cover watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels, drawing and mixed media, this handy book is bursting with some of the most popular styles and subjects, designed to showcase the very best of artistic abilities available to help develop your own creative streak.

All contributors featured in this book are professional artists belonging to the SAA, who together with a global community of over 46,000 other members, make up the world s largest and friendliest art society. Whether you re a beginner, an improver or a professional, there s something new to learn for everyone in this comprehensive collection.

Biographie de l'auteur :

The Society for All Artists (SAA) is for everyone with a love of painting, encouraging everyone, from complete novices and hesitant beginners to the legions of leisure painters and beyond. The SAA supplies inspiration, information, help and advice on a whole host of practical painting issues. The SAA is the most far-reaching society of its kind in the world, with an ever growing family of enthusiastic and eager artists (over 46,000 members worldwide). Each year they hold the Artist of the Year competition, which is open to everyone with a passion for painting, irrespective of age, ability, medium or subject matter. www.saa.co.uk

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: David & Charles
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1446303802
• ISBN 13: 9781446303801
• Reliure: Livre broché
• Nombre de pages: 128