The Botanical Palette: Color for the Botanical Painter - Rilegato

Stevens, Margaret; Society Of Botanical Artists

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ISBN 10: 0061626678 ISBN 13: 9780061626678

Casa editrice: Smithsonian Books, 2008

Riassunto

Demonstrates how to apply essential color principles to botanical paintings, in an authoritative reference that provides twenty step-by-step demonstrations by top artists on how to achieve specific colors by utilizing overlaying washes and other techniques. 10,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“...You do not need to be an artist or have artistic tendencies to appreciate this gift. Enjoy it simply for its visual thrills and for its insights into ‘the harmonious and often calming link that pulls a picture together.’” (Maureen Mackey, ReadersDigest.com)

L'autore:

Margaret Stevens, who wrote and coordinated this book, is the Society's president and a founding member. She holds numbers RHS medals, including the prestigious Gold Medal. While working as a freelance artist and illustrator she has also taught botanical painting to adult students for more than 20 years, and this book reflects her awareness of their challenges when using color and purchasing paints. Previous publications include a practical guide to drawing flowers, as well as The Art of Botanical Painting.

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• Editore: Smithsonian Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061626678
• ISBN 13: 9780061626678
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 144