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A Painter's Guide to Design and Composition: 27 Masters Reveal Their Secrets

by Margot Schulzke

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Design makes the difference between a decent painting and an unforgettable work of art. Learn from 26 modern masters as they bare their souls and their secrets for crafting magnificent works that delight the eye at every viewing. Daniel Greene, Albert Handell, Jan Kunz, James Toogood and 22 other award-winning artists share notable insights and practical advice for making a painting succeed no matter what the subject.

Packed with beautiful, inspiring paintings and a wealth of advice and instruction, this invaluable reference will show you how to: Lay out a composition that best places and supports your focal pointArrange contrasts of value, shape and color for optimum impactBalance simplicity and detail to suit your subject, statement and styleEnhance your painting strengths and improve weak pointsDo away with complacency and become an artistic risk-takerDiscover the secrets of great composition and take your art to new heights of excellence

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This can't miss guide gives artists all the tools they need to master composition and build better paintings!
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poochiemama, January 10, 2010 (view all comments by poochiemama)
Beautiful book full of beautiful art and helpful exercises. This book discusses very practical methods to teach artists how to recognize and create a good composition. I highly recommend this to anyone struggling with composition.
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ISBN:
9781581806434
Author:
Schulzke, Margot
Publisher:
North Light Books
Subject:
Painting
Subject:
Composition (art)
Subject:
Techniques - Painting
Subject:
Painting -- Technique.
Subject:
Art-Painting General
Copyright:
2006
Publication Date:
20060231
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
10.16x10.62x.72 in. 2.00 lbs.
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