This in depth painting demonstration explores a tailored approach in achieving sfumato effects when painting Leonardo da Vinci’s the Mona Lisa in oils.
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A troubleshooting guide for portraiture.
Portraiture is often seen as the last frontier of representational art as every detail has huge consequences upon whether a portrait looks like the person de……続きを見る
The colour of skin has a reputation of being a difficult colour to capture.
But this oil painting guidebook aims to break down this seemingly difficult subject matter into manageable pieces.
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Producing still life art is a popular pastime, for not only is the artist in control of the environment but also the subject matter. But a creative block may occur when it comes to rendering convinc……続きを見る
How do I complete my first oil painting step by step?
This book outlines 20 achievable oil painting demonstrations for the beginner featuring landscape art from the simple to the more challenging (t……続きを見る
YOU HAVE JUST purchased your first set of oil colours. Now what? A blank art surface may reflect an uncertainty of what to paint. Where does the beginner begin? Is an easel needed? What about a mahl……続きを見る
This third book in the series provides ten further step by step demonstrations for the artist wishing to experiment with the versatile medium of oil colours without having to look for inspiration.
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This art instruction tome forms the perfect companion to a new set of oil paints. It will be a long time before the prospecting artist need ever find inspiration on what to paint again.
An amalgamat……続きを見る
A step by step art book that explores the garden as a source of inspiration.
A typical haven yields more than one may first expect, from allotments, deckchairs and swings to pets, hanging baskets an……続きを見る
Portraiture would seem an art form reserved for the most intrepid and experienced of artists.
But this oil painting guidebook aims to break down this seemingly exacting subject matter into manageabl……続きを見る
Learning to paint in oils is an enjoyable and creative process, but from time to time the fledgling artist may hit a creative brick wall, often with a particular issue. This might be with the plague……続きを見る
Leonardo da Vinci’s angel that can be seen within his masterpiece, the Virgin of the Rocks is arguably more difficult to paint than his more renowned piece, the Mona Lisa.
One only has to view this ……続きを見る
What does the artist paint after receiving a set of oil painting materials?
A challenging project may not be sought after, merely simple exercises to get the wheels turning. Such projects may requir……続きを見る
This second book in the series provides ten further step-by-step demonstrations designed to fulfil any newly-acquired set of oil painting materials. Opportunities can be found in the form of bluebel……続きを見る