Flower Painting in Oil
Author | : Charles Reid |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1976 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSD:31822012180410 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Flower Painting in Oil written by Charles Reid and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Charles Reid offers up a complete course in painting and seeing. He critiques student work and analyzes problem paintings, explaining where the artist went wrong and what they could have done to improve their work. Reid also includes numerous assignments to help guide your practice, and important lessons on values, color and composition. You'll learn to make a contour drawing; how to layer your washes to achieve a desired value; how to mix values for bold statements; how to mix subtle colors and flesh tones; how to paint lights and shadows; how to uses edges to direct the audience's eye; how to integrate the subject with the background; how to loosen and liven up your painting; and much more.