Brushwork for the Oil Painter
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (912 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823005267 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This new edition is now almost entirely in color, and filled with nearly all new paintings. There are also strokes that encircle objects, strokes that describe various textures, and strokes that convey mood or lighting effects. Finally, we look at brushstrokes that reveal the qualities of specific subjects: buildings, harbors, boats, skies, water, trees and flowers, and figures - 95 different themes in all. Even if you already own a copy of the first edition, you'll find a wealth of new information in this one. And if you paint in oil and have never read Brushwork before, this new edition will offer you a host of ways to create expressive brushwork, brushwork that will infuse your paintings with a lively vitality and personality. When Brushwork was first published in 1977, it contained only 24 pages of color. there is also a demonstration showing painting sequence; and expanded description of materials - including advice on selecting a brush and caring for it; review of the basic purposes of brushstrokes; and pages of paintings showing when to use various types
Emile Gruppe tells us how he did it Emile Gruppe was a very successful Massachusetts painter and art instructor. Due to his prodigious output, there are literally thousands of his works in existence and they frequently appear at auctions and art galleries. I doubt anyone would say that . More "how to" needed I like this book, but it doesn't give specific details on how to do brushwork. I shows pictures, but instructions or how to, aren't there. There are very few books on brushwork, so I was glad to have something. This guy was a friend of Carlson who wro. Brushwork for the Oil Painter It is the first oil painting book that has explained brush strokes clearly and concisely,as well as information on design and tonal values.