Light for Visual Artists Second Edition

Name: Light for Visual Artists Second Edition
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781786274519
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Understanding and Using Light in Art & Design

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Light for Visual Artists Second Edition is an essential introduction to the use of light for students and visual artists. It explores how light shapes the creation of both realistic and fantastical effects across various media. The book is divided into three clear sections covering the properties of natural and artificial light, techniques for observing light in people and environments to create realistic images, and the creative manipulation of light in composition and design.

This updated edition features revised photos and artwork, 15 practical exercises, and new online video material, making it invaluable for animators, digital illustrators, painters, photographers, and artists working with any medium.
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This book is ideal for students and practitioners in animation, digital illustration, painting, photography, and all visual arts who seek a practical and comprehensive understanding of light to enhance their work.

Light for Visual Artists Second Edition

This introduction to light for students and visual artists explores the way light can be used to create realistic and fantastical effects in a wide range of media

Description

This introduction to light for students and visual artists explores the way light can be used to create realistic and fantastical effects in a wide range of media.

Divided into three parts, the clearly written text explains: the fundamental properties of natural and artificial light; how to create realistic images by observing people and the environment; the creative use of light in composition and design.

Updated with revised photos and artwork, as well as 15 practical exercises and new online video material, this second edition is an indispensable resource for animators, digital illustrators, painters, photographers, and artists working in any medium.

Light for Visual Artists Second Edition is perfect for anyone interested in mastering the use of light in their artworks.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786274519

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Contributors:

Illustrated by Richard Yot

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 176

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Arts & Culture Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction

About the Author

Richard Yot has been working as an illustrator for 20 years and is known for his characteristically stylised and unique 3D work. He has worked extensively in advertising and also has experience in film as a lighting artist.