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Painting by Design: Getting to the Essence of Good PictureMaking (Master Class),Used
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Charles Reid is beloved as a teacher for his ability to guide students beyond the superficial and straight into the heart of what makes good painting good. In Painting by Design he explains how seeing your painting subjects in terms of light, shadow, shape, value, and color, will help you create striking works that embody effective design while capturing the intangible essence of the subject.A firm believer in drawing as an ideal tool for understanding a subject as an abstract form, Reid opens this book with lessons in contour and rhythm drawing, providing photographs for you to work from. Next comes a chapter on effective and reliable ways to treat color and value in your work. With clear and easytofollow pointers on working with oils and watercolors, Painting by Design explains how color functions as an important design element.Reid goes on to cover figure painting and the difficult art of rendering faces with realistic detail and expression, neatly demonstrating how the techniques and strategies learned in earlier chapters can be used to create specific effects. Finally, Reid shares his method of properly balancing a painting. Explaining how to combine what he refers to as 'the effect' (sharpfocus, highcontrast compositional elements) with 'the big blur' (softer edges, lighter values) to create interesting and dynamic artwork.Packed with assignments, detailed demonstrations, and illuminating examples, Painting by Design provides bigpicture strategies and techniques alongside tips for identifying and addressing specific compositional problems. Ideal for any artist who wants to hone their skills and develop their sense of composition, Painting by Design stands out among Reid's impressive catalog of painting books.Readers interested in related titles from Charles Reid will also want to see: Flower painting in oil (ISBN: 1626543801), Painting What (You Want) to See (ISBN: 162654378X), Pulling Your Paintings Together (ISBN: 1626543844), The Natural Way to Paint (ISBN: 1626543828).
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Painting by Design'? A: 'Painting by Design' emphasizes understanding the elements of good painting, including light, shadow, shape, value, and color, to create compelling artwork.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Painting by Design' is Charles Reid, known for his teaching skills and expertise in painting.
- Q: What materials are covered in this book? A: 'Painting by Design' provides guidance on working with both oils and watercolors, detailing effective color and value treatment.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Painting by Design' is ideal for artists at various skill levels, including beginners, as it offers clear instructions and assignments.
- Q: How many pages does 'Painting by Design' have? A: 'Painting by Design' contains 146 pages filled with strategies, techniques, and examples for artists.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: 'Painting by Design' is a reprint edition, published on December 16, 2015.
- Q: Does the book include exercises for readers? A: Yes, the book is packed with assignments and detailed demonstrations to help readers practice and enhance their painting skills.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Painting by Design'? A: 'Painting by Design' is available in a paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: Are there any related titles by Charles Reid? A: Yes, readers may also be interested in titles such as 'Flower Painting in Oil', 'Painting What (You Want) to See', and 'Pulling Your Paintings Together'.
- Q: Where is this book shipped from? A: 'Painting by Design' ships from Vermont, ensuring quick delivery.