Art School

Art School
Author: Patricia Monahan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 432
Release: 1997
Genre: Painting
ISBN: 9780600592662

Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci
Author: Laura Layton Strom
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Artists
ISBN: 9780531177716

A short look at the life of a genius.

Vermeer

Vermeer
Author: Walter A. Liedtke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9789461300416

Johannes Vermeer (16321675) has been one of the most widely admired European painters since his so-called rediscovery in the second half of the nineteenth century. Until quite recently, the Romantic roots of writing on the Sphinx of Delft have encouraged the image of him as an isolated genius; the artists private life and religion, his supposed use of a camera obscura, and the fact that his teacher has not been identified have all contributed to an air of mystery. As this new monograph demonstrates, Vermeers life is actually well documented and his work may be more appropriately understood by placing the painter in the context of the Delft school as a whole and of Delft society. The fact that one local patron acquired about twenty pictures by the artist (only thirty-six are known today) must have been significant for Vermeers subtleties of meaning and refinements of technique and style. In the end, however, the most historical approach to Vermeer still leaves us with a master whose rare sensibility and extraordinary powers of observation may be described but not explained.

The Artist's Way

The Artist's Way
Author: Julia Cameron
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2002-03-04
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1101156880

"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times "Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue Over four million copies sold! Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery. The program begins with Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – The Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and The Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. From there, she shares hundreds of exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. She also offers guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors. A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.

The Complete Guide to Improving Your Painting and Drawing

The Complete Guide to Improving Your Painting and Drawing
Author: Jill Tisbury
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-02-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781912918119

Creating a piece of art is a rewarding, challenging and very personal endeavour - The Complete Guide to improving your Painting & Drawing is here to take you through that journey from start to finish. Whether you are interested in oil painting, watercolours, pencil sketching or pastel work, The Complete Guide to improving your Painting & Drawing has something for you. The book will guide you from your initial sketch to your finished piece and teach you how to develop your skills and produce your best work yet. You'll be able to experiment with an unfamiliar medium thanks to the step-by-step workshops that cover everything from essential pencil shading techniques to getting the most out of plein air painting.

The Complete Book of Textures for Artists

The Complete Book of Textures for Artists
Author: Denise J. Howard
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2020-03-24
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1633228703

Learning to render a variety of textures is a fundamental skill for any fine artist, no matter the chosen media or subject matter. The Complete Book of Textures for Artists features more than 275 step-by-step lessons, tips, and techniques for rendering a wide range of textures in a variety of media, including graphite pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, oil, and acrylic. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, The Complete Book of Textures for Artists features a wide variety of both traditional and contemporary techniques. After an introduction to the basic tools and materials, discover a variety of drawing and painting techniques, such as hatching, crosshatching, shading, blending, layering, burnishing, and more. Organized into sections based on subject matter and media, each page features easy-to-follow steps demonstrating how to create each specific texture. Not only will you learn a variety of techniques, but you’ll also discover new ideas and inspiration for using the techniques in your own projects. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of helpful artist tips, The Complete Book of Textures for Artists is the perfect resource for beginning and established artists who are ready to master the intricacies of rendering realistic texture in their artwork.

The Landscape Painter's Workbook

The Landscape Painter's Workbook
Author: Mitchell Albala
Publisher: For Artists
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2022-01-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0760371350

"The Landscape Painter's Workbook takes a modern approach to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting, from accomplished artist, veteran art instructor, and established author Mitchell Albala"--

Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings

Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings
Author: TASCHEN
Publisher: Taschen
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2021-05-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9783836574204

Frida Kahlo, Mexican artist and champion of justice and women's rights, transformed the pain and suffering of her life into enduringly powerful paintings. This XXL monograph brings together all of Kahlo's 152 paintings in stunning reproductions.

Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh
Author: Ingo F. Walther
Publisher:
Total Pages: 748
Release: 2001
Genre: Impressionism (Art)
ISBN:

Combines a detailed monograph on his life and art with a complete catalogue of his paintings.