How to Paint & Draw
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- 9 hodin čtení
A practical reference for every amateur artist looking to hone their skills in oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolours, charcoals or coloured pencils






A practical reference for every amateur artist looking to hone their skills in oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolours, charcoals or coloured pencils
A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia of acrylic painting by professional artist Hazel Harrison.
Mastering the use of water paints, oils, acrylics, pencils and pastels, with step-by-step techniques and projects. Advice for the beginner on getting started, and inspiration for more experienced artists to expand and improve their style.
An illustrated course on practical and creative techniques using a wide range of media, with demonstrations, exercises and projects to follow.
A step-by-step course in a popular painting medium, with advice for beginner and inspiration for more experienced artists. Practical projects help you refine your skills, and examples by contemporary artists show different approaches.
Everything you ever wanted to know about watercolour is here, including many different techniques that can be used, materials, how to capture light, atmosphere, detail and much more. Step-by-step photography offers demonstrations of more than 35 techniques.
Detailed photographic sequences explore pencil, charcoal, pen and technical pen techniques, including shading, building up, blending, hatching, highlighting, stippling and more. Coloured pencils, chalks, pastels, and pen and ink are also covered with inspirational pictures across a full range of subject matter, including landscapes, buildings, figures, animals, flowers and still life. Techniques are discussed in detail including layering, feathering, burnishing, linear marks and pointillism. The use of paint and brushes is less obvious in a book on drawing, but there are some techniques in which the brush is used to create a line, or to infill a linear shape. These techniques are discussed as well with Gallery examples shown throughout to act as inspiration for the practising artist. Sequences on mixed media, keeping a sketchbook and digital drawing are included too, making this book an invaluable addition to any artists book shelves.
This manual serves as a thorough guide for artists, covering various mediums including drawing, watercolor, oil, acrylic, and pastel. It features numerous examples showcasing diverse styles and techniques, providing inspiration and insight. Additionally, the book includes a blank section for readers to apply their skills and practice their artistry, making it both instructional and interactive.
Praktisches Handbuch mit über 500 Abbildungen, das ins Zeichnen und Malen von Landschaften einführt. Es bietet Informationen zur Zeichenausstattung, Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen für Techniken, Tipps zur Perspektive und eine Galerie mit professionellen Landschaftszeichnungen als Inspirationsquelle.