Painting Buildings in Oils

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ISBN-10:

1785008404

ISBN-13:

9781785008405

Author(s): Willis, James
Released: Apr 26, 2021
Format: Paperback, 176 pages
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Description:

Painting buildings is an exciting and versatile genre - it allows you to enjoy the lines of architecture but also to add feeling and context to a picture. This practical book explains the full depth of the subject, from first sketches to final presentation. Using a range of examples, it is packed with advice and information and follows the riches of painting the built landscape. Not just a handy reference, this is a beautiful and inspirational guide for every artist who wants to capture and interpret a scene.



Topics covered include:
  • Drawing - practice observation and sketching to identify the principal lines of view.
  • Perspective - understand three-dimensional structures and their position to each other and in space.
  • Oils - use the versatility of the paint to express and experiment with your ideas.
  • Location - develop your paintings outdoors and in the studio.
  • Style - add figures, weather, and atmosphere to your work to give it character and mood.
  • Inspiration - learn new ideas and themes from finished examples by a number of leading artists.

     












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