Title
Painting What You Want To See
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If You'Ve Ever Wanted To Control Your Art So That You Can Paint Anythingand Paint It Wellthis Is The Book For You!The Mediums Are Oil, Watercolor, And Contour Drawing But This Is A Book About Making Good Paintings, Not Learning A Particular Medium. The Subject Matter Is Broad, Ranging From Still Lifes To Figures And Portraits, To Landscapes. Again, The Point Is That If You Can Paint, You Can Paint Anything! But You Must Never Feel Compelled To Paint What Is Before You. You Must Feel Free To Paint Not What You See, But What You Want To Seethe Way You Want It To Lookand This Book Shows You How.Paint What You Want To See Is A Complete Course In Painting And Seeing. It Even Includes Critiques Of Student Work And Problem Paintingsyou Learn Where The Paintings Went Wrong And How They Can Be Improved. There Are Also Numerous Assignments To Practice At Home, With Examples Of How To Do Them, And Valuable Lessons On The Essentials Of Values, Color, And Composition. You Will Learn How To Make A Contour Drawing, How To Layer Your Washes Until You Get The Right Value, And How To Use Local Value And Colorvalues To Make Strong Statements.You Will Also Learn How To Mix Subtle Colors Such As Greens, Grays, Fleshtones, And Darks; Paint With Analogous And Complementary Colors; Paint Light, Shadows, And Negative Shapes; And See Tubed Paint In Terms Of Value. Lessons On Composition Include Directing The Eye With Edges; Vignetting; Placing Darks And Other Colors; Advice On Handling Patterns; Integrating Subject And Background; Subduing Or Emphasizing Contours; And Hints On Loosening Up Your Painting Style. The Book Concludes With A Review Of Famous Artists' Painting, With Suggestions On Applying Their Lessons To Your Own Work.Painting What You Want To See Is For Artists Of All Levels Of Ability, Particularly For Intermediate And Advanced Students Who Already Know How To Paint And Want To Make Better, More Expressive Paintings. The Instructions Are Clear And Simple, With Numerous Examples, Excellent Illustrations, Informative Captions, And Many Useful Assignments To Help You Develop Your Own Style. Except For Sections On Drawing And Values, The Entire Book Is In Color. All In All, A Most Extraordinary Book!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Painting What You Want to See'? A: 'Painting What You Want to See' focuses on teaching artists to express their creativity by painting what they envision rather than just copying what they see. It emphasizes making good paintings across various mediums.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Painting What You Want to See' is Charles Reid, a renowned artist known for his expertise in watercolor painting.
- Q: What types of painting mediums are covered in this book? A: The book covers oil, watercolor, and contour drawing, providing insights into making good paintings across these mediums.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: 'Painting What You Want to See' is primarily aimed at intermediate and advanced students who already have some painting experience and wish to enhance their skills.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about color mixing, composition, creating contour drawings, and improving their painting style through various assignments and critiques of student work.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Painting What You Want to See' contains 144 pages, filled with illustrations and examples to aid learning.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' ensuring it is suitable for reading and learning.
- Q: Does the book include critiques of artwork? A: Yes, the book includes critiques of student work and problem paintings, helping readers understand common mistakes and how to correct them.
- Q: When was 'Painting What You Want to See' published? A: 'Painting What You Want to See' was published on February 1, 1987.
- Q: What topics related to painting composition does the book cover? A: The book covers various composition topics, including directing the eye with edges, vignetting, and integrating the subject with the background.