Synopses & Reviews
For anyone who has ever gazed longingly at a set of artist's paints and brushes in a store and wished that they knew where to begin, this is the book for them. This companion to Barron's
Just Draw It! relies on the belief that anyone can paint, and encourages readers to not only learn, but to experiment and play with their art. Every exercise in this unique manual can be performed by artists at all levels of training and ability.
All exercises are designed to inspire, motivate, and break down any fears about paintingCovers a variety of techniques and approaches to expand and improve painting skillsA powerfully effective art course that never feels like a set of tedious drillsLessons cover a number of subjects, including color, tone, light and shade, compositions, textures, patterns, surface, and paint quality. Illustrations on every page in color and black and white.
Review
"The authors encourage readers to engage actively with creativity. Chapters cover common painting concerns, such as materials, color, and pattern, but the many short step-by-step exercises included often blend the element of surprise with unusual materials or activities or both. ... Artists of all abilities can benefit from this entertaining book." --Library Journal
Synopsis
This companion to Barron's Just Draw It! relies on the belief that anyone can paint, and encourages artists of all training and ability to not only learn, but to experiment and play with their art. Lessons cover color, tone, light and shade, paint quality, and more. Illustrations on every page.
About the Author
Sam Piyasena is an illustrator and photographer who has worked for major clients, including Nike and Universal Records. He has taught illustration at several art colleges and has conducted international art workshops. Beverly Philp is a freelance illustrator whose commissions include work for magazines, publishing houses, and design companies. She has worked as a lecturer, teaching illustration, at several universities.