How to Paint: A Course in the Art of Oil Painting
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (666 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823024563 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This section features colour mixing assignments and step-by-step still-life lessons using limited colour combinations. The book has three parts. Every chapter features assignments, as well as "right" and "wrong" illustrations to show readers the pitfalls of ignoring basic rules. This work presents a course in the fundamentals of light, shadow, modeling and colour. Only with a firm understanding of how light and shadow logically define form - mastering what Foss calls the "form-building formula" - are students prepared to work with colour. Part thre
Beautifully written illustrated explained vincent buonora Most complete Oil Painting Course on fundamental to advanced principals and techniques. Well organized. I have read it over and over and underlined much! So I purchased another copy.. Alaskaguy said Exceptionally thorough. This is not your run-of-the-mill how to paint book. It's fine for beginners who want a really good thorough introduction, but it also provides the depth desired for more advanced painters. Gloria Foss has provided a very well organized, detailed, and exceptionally thorough reference. I'd be thrilled to take a class that covers so much so well, but to find so much in one book is a real treat. Yes, you can find good advice in many places (see my other reviews for suggestions), but few authors go to the trouble of explaining things as well as this. Her examples. Wyota said A wonderful book. I bought this based on a handful of Internet recommendations I found, but I worried that it would be yet another generic oil painting book that touched on everything and taught nothing.It's a wonderful book. It does indeed cover just about everything, but it doesn't just touch on subjects, it covers them in depth. Important subjects, very readable and understandable writing, I'd have to rate this a must have. If you're to have one book on concepts then this is it. Get others with painting demonstrations if you want, or if you need to explore a particular top