{"product_id":"timeless-techniques-for-better-oil-paintings-hardcover","title":"Timeless Techniques for Better Oil Paintings - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Browning\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever struggled with identifying the problems in your oil paintings--and how to fix them--then this book is for you. Not only will you learn to solve those pesky painting problems, you'll learn how to avoid them in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere you'll get to know the right way to put a painting together from the start, beginning with the essential elements of successful oil painting: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComposition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTemperature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdge quality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrawing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter a brief review of materials and techniques, you'll learn to make good choices before taking your brush to the canvas: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eControl the way the viewer's eye scans your composition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttract and retain the viewer's attention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a sense of depth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect or set up subject matter, with an emphasis on the still life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse light to create form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimplify values for stronger paintings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaint edges that attract the eye and create depth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse color to create mood and enhance realism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraw with a brush and simplify your brushwork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll of these techniques are illustrated throughout the boo k with Browning's work, often showing a flawed \"before\" painting, followed by an example showing how he corrected the error using the elements discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo matter your current skill level, you'll find valuable advice and inspiration in the pages of this book--advice that will immediately improve your oil paintings \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457841545469,"sku":"9781626544932","price":57.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/a2c1TWhYemJ1QTJOcmdMTlZtRGhMUT09.webp?v=1777248505","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/timeless-techniques-for-better-oil-paintings-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}