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The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic (Collector's Series)

Discover simple step-by-step techniques for painting an array of flowers and plants
By David Lloyd Glover and Judy Leila Schafers and James Sulkowski and Varvara Harmon
Series: Collector's Series
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The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic is an instructive guide that provides artists with comprehensive techniques for capturing the beauty and detail of flowers in both oil and acrylic mediums. With contributions from multiple skilled artists, it offers step-by-step instructions and insights into composition, colour blending, and brushwork. This book is ideal for artists seeking to enhance their floral painting skills, suitable for both beginners and experienced painters.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for capturing the natural beauty of flowers through painting. It's perfect for those interested in learning and mastering techniques in both oil and acrylic mediums. The book provides insights and instructions for both beginners and seasoned artists looking to refine their skills in artistic expression of floral subjects.

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With helpful artist tips and easy-to-follow lessons covering a variety of flowers, The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic will teach readers everything they need to know to create beautiful floral works of art in oil and acrylic.

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Learn everything you need to know to create beautiful floral works of art in oil and acrylic! This comprehensive book opens with a guide to essential information on the necessary tools and materials for both sketching and painting, including pencils, paints and brushes, palettes, supports, and mediums.

In addition to learning about basic drawing and painting techniques and colour theory, readers will learn how to create compelling compositions, achieve depth, and render realistic textures. In The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic, several talented and experienced artists guide readers through easy-to-follow lessons covering a variety of floral and plant life, including tulips, dahlias, hibiscus, roses, daisies, freesia, water lilies, bird of paradise, and more.

With sections devoted to both mediums, readers will learn everything they need to know to create beautiful floral works of art in oil and acrylic. Along the way, aspiring artists will discover helpful tips and tricks for mixing vibrant colours, working from photographs, working outdoors, and creating volume and dimension.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781633220133

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Walter Foster Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 223.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 650g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts David Lloyd Glover James Sulkowski Judy Leila Schafers Non-Fiction Series: Collector's Series Varvara Harmon

About the Author

VARVARA HARMON is an award-winning multimedia artist who works with oil, acrylic, watercolor, silk paintings, and ink and pencil drawings. JAMES SOLKOWSKI maintains a studio in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and is a member of the National Arts Club, The National Society of Mural Painters, and the American Artists Professional League, among others. DAVID LLOYD GLOVER was trained as an artist starting at the Victoria School of Fine Art while still in elementary school. David began working as a full-time editorial illustrator after high school and was mentored by the noted Canadian artist and cartoonist, Sid Barron. David had six illustrations published weekly by a major daily newspaper for five years. Learn more about David by visiting www.davidlglover.com. JUDY LEILA SCHAFERS resides with her husband near Villeneuve in the idyllic Alberta countryside where they operate a farm. Over the years Judy has been honored with numerous art awards, including placing as a finalist several times in Canadian Brushstroke Magazine's painting competitions.

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