About this title: In order to effectively communicate the artist's spirit in our paintings, it is important that we listen carefully to what Carl Purcell calls our intuitive "visual brain". His decidedly clear and easy-to-understand illustrations bring out the visual aspects of painting immediately, but bring more pleasure into the painting process. His bulleted lists, side bars, end-of-chapter summaries and instruction in between help you to understand the design process and how to use it to develop paintings that grab the eye and the heart as well. Artists will learn to boost their brainpower and exile the ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: North Light Books
Date Published: 2006-11-29
ISBN-13:9781581809930ISBN:158180993X
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781581809930. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: North Light Books
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781581803976ISBN:1581803974
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 127 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: F & W Pubns Inc
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781581809930ISBN:158180993X
Description: New. It's the visual brain that allows an artist's spirit to shine through-the key to paintings that grab both the eye and the heart. With a variety of step-by-step demonstrations and thoughtful sidebars, readers will learn how to truly see as artists. read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Excellent condition. Appears unread. Excellent DJ. No writings/underlines/highlights. Pages are very nice and clean. Free track. Fast! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Edition: New Ed
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN-13:9781581809930ISBN:158180993X
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. It's the visual brain that allows an artist's spirit to shine through-the key to paintings that grab both the eye and the heart. With a variety of step-by-step demonstrations and thoughtful sidebars, readers will learn how to truly see as artists. They'll find sections on: -Negative space-Developing good technique-Center of interest-Value ... read more
"The title speaks for itself. Don't just paint the photo. Make a work of art from the photo. This book answers the question: How does he do that? Using real photos and paintings done from those photos, the author points out how to compose a good paintings. This is a wonderful book for both beginners and experienced painters."
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