101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic: Practical Techniques for Rendering a Variety of Surfaces - Rilegato

Tavonatti, Mia

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ISBN 10: 1600582990 ISBN 13: 9781600582998

Casa editrice: Walter Foster Publishing, 2013

Riassunto

101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic features step-by-step instructions for mastering a variety of the most common surfaces, including sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, bark, fabrics, stone, grass, and many more. Each page features two similar textures for readers to paint in oil or acrylic using the easy-to-follow steps. Half the battle of achieving precise, realistic results in oil and acrylic painting comes down to one’s ability to accurately render surfaces and textures—a challenging feat for even experienced artists. Although many art instruction books focus on learning to paint specific subjects, many fall short when it comes to offering instruction on techniques that help one capture textures adequately. In 101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic, experienced and talented artist Mia Tavonatti provides artists with the essential skills required to render realistic surfaces in oil and acrylic. Artists will discover tips and tricks for working with both mediums, as well as a variety of techniques, including blending, layering, working with oil and acrylic mediums, creating an underpainting, and more. In addition to valuable step-by-step instructions, general color recommendations offer a helpful “get started quick” guide. This helpful guide includes an index for fast and easy reference, while a short gallery at the end of the book shows how various textures represent in finished works of art. With its breadth of coverage, easy-to-follow instruction, and helpful tips, 101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic is a must-have art instruction book for artists of all skill levels and is sure to be referenced time and again.

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L'autore:

Mia Tavonatti is an artist with a variety of interests, including a strong passion for painting and drawing. She moved from Michigan to California to attend art school at California State University, Long Beach, where she earned her BFA and MFA in illustration. She has also studied painting abroad, and she loves to spend her summers painting in Greece. Mia has exhibited her work extensively, both in Europe and throughout the United States. She is the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards, and her work can be seen on more than 45 book covers and in several magazines. In addition to her illustrative work, she has created a number of murals and commissions for restaurants, private residences, and corporations. She teaches illustration and painting at the Art Institute of Southern California in Laguna Beach and currently resides in Costa Mesa, California.

Contenuti:

Getting Started How to Use This Book Tools & Materials Color Theory Painting Techniques People 1. Smooth Skin 2. Aged Skin 3. Straight Hair 4. Curly Hair 5. Wavy Hair 6. Facial Hair 7. Eye Animals & Insects 8. Smooth Canine Fur 9. Curly Canine Fur 10. Coarse Canine Fur 11. Long Cat Hair 12. Short Cat Hair 13. Horse Coat 14. Horse Mane 15. Dolphin 16. Elephant 17. Snake 18. Leopard 19. Zebra 20. Starfish 21. Feathers 22. Butterfly Wing 23. Spiderweb Fabrics & Textiles 24. Burlap 25. Wool 26. Tweed 27. Plaid 28. Denim 29. Cotton 30. Silk 31. Satin 32. Velvet 33. Leather 34. Patent Leather 35. Sequins 36. Lace 37. Straw Hat 38. Woven Basket Glass, Stone, Ceramics, Wood & Metal 39. Beveled Crystal 40. Clear Glass 41. Amber-Colored Glass 42. Cobalt-Colored Glass 43. Porcelain 44. Shiny Gold 45. Polished Sterling Silver 46. Pewter 47. Copper 48. Hammered Brass 49. Clay Pottery 50. Rusted Steel 51. Smooth Concrete 52. Stucco 53. Brick 54. Cobblestone 55. Marble 56. Pearl 57. Diamond 58. Smooth Wood 59. Aged Wood 60. Wooden Barrel 61.Wrought Iron Foods & Beverages 62. Citrus Fruit Rind 63. Orange Fruit 64. Apple 65. Grapes 66. Coconut 67. Peanut Shell 68. Walnut Shell 69. White Wine 70. Red Wine 71. Black Coffee 72. French Baguette 73. Frosting 74. Dark Chocolate Nature 75. Tree Bark 76. Pine Tree Needles 77. Pinecone 78. Palm Frond 79. Thatched Roof 80. Fern 81. Moss 82. Grass Field 83. Flower Petals 84. Mountain Rock 85. Smooth Rock 86. River Pebbles 87. Sand 88. Seashell 89. Running River 90. Still Lake 91. Rippled Lake 92. Bubbles 93. Smoke 94. Ocean 95. Clouds 96. Rain Drops on a Window 97. Rain Drops from the Sky 98. Snowflakes 99. Snow Powder 100. Frozen Pond 101. Fall Foliage Artist’s Gallery About the Author

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• Editore: Walter Foster Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1600582990
• ISBN 13: 9781600582998
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 128