The Natural Way To Paint

Download or read book The Natural Way to Paint written by Charles Reid and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-31 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to figure paint in watercolor with a world-renowned instructor! The Natural Way to Paint will teach you a natural approach to seeing and painting the human form in watercolor. By learning to carefully observe and capture the basic shapes and subtle nuances in human figures, you'll be able to infuse your work with newfound life and energy. Reid begins with lessons and practical exercises in contour and gesture drawing, which will help you learn to see and capture the essence of your subject. Once you've established a strong foundation of drawing skills, it's time to pick up your brush! Reid will guide you through detailed lessons on:* Painting technique and color theory* Moving from silhouettes to three-dimensional forms* Capturing and rendering facial features* Composing and designing a variety of figure paintingsPacked with examples, demonstrations, and detailed assignments, The Natural Way to Paint is the ultimate guide to beautiful figure painting in watercolor.

Download or read book The Natural Way to Paint written by Charles Reid and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 1994 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In detailed, progressive lessons, Watson-Guptill's most popular author provides the keys to interpreting the figure in a natural-looking, painterly style.

Download or read book The Organic Artist written by Nick Neddo and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an art book which highlights the possibility of using natural, organic materials as art supplies and inspiration.

Download or read book Color and Light written by James Gurney and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike many other art books only give recipes for mixing colors or describe step-by-step painting techniques, *Color and Light* answers the questions that realist painters continually ask, such as: "What happens with sky colors at sunset?", "How do colors change with distance?", and "What makes a form look three-dimensional?" Author James Gurney draws on his experience as a plain-air painter and science illustrator to share a wealth of information about the realist painter's most fundamental tools: color and light. He bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge for traditional and digital artists of all levels of experience.

Download or read book The Natural Way to Draw written by Kimon Nicolaïdes and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1941 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An approach to drawing technique based on observation covering contour and gesture, model drawing, memory in ink and watercolor; anatomy study, drapery, shade, structure, and other topics in drawing.

Download or read book Painting What You Want to See written by Charles Reid and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1987 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've ever wanted to control your art so that you can paint anything—and paint it well—this 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 see—the way you want it to look—and this book shows you how. Paint What You Want to Seeis a complete course in painting and "seeing." It even includes critiques of student work and problem paintings—you 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 color-values to make strong statements. You will also learn how to mix subtle colors such as greens, grays, flesh-tones, 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 Seeis 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!

Download or read book Figure Painting in Watercolor written by Charles Reid and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 1972 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""The fluid, spontaneous, often unpredictable medium of watercolor is always a challenge--and for the watercolorist, the human form is the most challenging of all. This book shows how to paint nude and clothed figures in an easy to follow series of projects, from the first preliminary lines to the finishing touches of a completed watercolor. Direct language, clewar and specific step-by-step demonstrations, and over 170 illustrations, 56 of them in full color, combine to offer the reader a stimulating guide to painting the figure in watercolor."--Jacket.