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Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
A sumptuous, visual guided tour of 66 of the world's greatest paintings, each examined in unrivaled depth. Ranging from works by Zhang Zeduan, a 12th-century Chinese master, to modern masterpieces by Rothko and Anselm Kiefer, this book provides an excellent visual introduction to the history of art in chronological order. Alongside a magnificent gallery of iconic paintings with more than 700 full-color photographs, the story behind each painting is...
Author
Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Guides beginning and intermediate watercolorists through the entire painting process, from selecting materials to fundamental techniques to working with models. Goes beyond the practical application of techniques to help new artists learn to capture not just the model's physical likeness, but their unique personality and spirit.
Author
Series
Slow burn novels volume 3
Language
English
Description
They say young love doesn't last, but a girl from the wrong side of the tracks with unique abilities and the hometown golden boy were determined to defy the odds. For Zack Covington, AnnaGrace--his "Gracie"--was the one. Until one night forever alters the course of their future, when a devastated Gracie disappears without a trace, leaving Zack to agonize over what happened to the girl he loved. As the years pass, his desperate efforts to find her...
Author
Publisher
North Light Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Finally! Artful watercolor painting for beginners! Yes, YOU can do it. YOU can create beautiful watercolor paintings--everything from florals to portraits to landscapes--even if you've never before worked with this exuberant, exciting medium. Fearless Watercolor for Beginners offers a unique, one-on-one workshop--with step-by-step demonstrations, exercises and bonus video content--that teaches you all the basics you need to get started (and then some)--and...
Author
Publisher
North Light Books
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
"Learn the Art of Seeing and tap into the beauty of the everyday! The scenes around you don't have to be perfect to inspire beautiful watercolor paintings. In Painting Beautiful Watercolor Landscapes , Joyce Hicks shows you how to transform ordinary landscapes into gorgeous, lush works of art. First you'll learn to look differently at the world around you by slowing down and seeing beauty in the every day to find settings you can't wait to paint....
Author
Series
Watercolor made easy volume WME1
Publisher
Walter Foster Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Crowood Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Considers the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice. Describes the intricacies of making a portrait not just for the technically minded but also for those who are interested in a painter's perspective on the role and importance of portraiture.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"Paint your way to tranquility with projects featuring soothing tones, simple methods and stress-free, step-by-step instructions from watercolor teacher Angelica Torres. Her emphasis on enjoying the whole process, rather than agonizing over perfection, makes it easy to embrace relaxation. Lose yourself in repetitive strokes and the inherent calm of color flowing across paper; before you know it, you've completed a frame-worthy masterpiece."--page...
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