The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic: Discover simple step-by-step techniques for painting an array of flowers and plants
David Lloyd Glover, Varvara Harmon, James Sulkowski, Judy Leila Schafers
Language: English
Pages: 147
ISBN: 2:00367055
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
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 color 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 colors, working from photographs, working outdoors, and creating volume and dimension.
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can be thought of as a cup. It’s important to simplify the concept to understand the essence of the form. 77 61260 - CS24 The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil and Acrylic_Int.indd 77 2/7/15 2:43 5:02 pm Text Job: 07-61260 Title: WalterFoster - CS24 The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil and Acrylic DTP: FF Page: 77 Hydrangeas with James Sulkowski These hydrangeas, with their soft, pompom appearance and layered petals, provide the perfect opportunity to work on defining large forms, adding
Vanessa Rothe. Artwork on pages 14–15 © 2014 Elizabeth T. Gilbert. 4 Authors: Marcia Baldwin, David Lloyd Glover, Varvara Harmon, Judy Leila Schafers, and James Sulkowski Page Layout: Britta Bonette This book has been produced to aid the aspiring artist. Reproduction of work for study or finished art is permissible. Any art produced or photomechanically reproduced from this publication for commercial purposes is forbidden without written consent from the publisher, Walter Foster Publishing.
Vanessa Rothe. Artwork on pages 14–15 © 2014 Elizabeth T. Gilbert. 4 Authors: Marcia Baldwin, David Lloyd Glover, Varvara Harmon, Judy Leila Schafers, and James Sulkowski Page Layout: Britta Bonette This book has been produced to aid the aspiring artist. Reproduction of work for study or finished art is permissible. Any art produced or photomechanically reproduced from this publication for commercial purposes is forbidden without written consent from the publisher, Walter Foster Publishing.
Continuing this I begin dabbing in burnt sienna, cadmium barium orange, and yellow ochre to give the seeds depth and texture. Step 4 Using a variety of brush sizes, I continue to apply heavy dabs of burnt sienna around the perimeters of the sunflower center, remembering to leave a bit of the orange underpainting showing through. Then I load a smaller brush with deep yellow and cadmium barium orange, and dab color around the protruding seeds and surrounding petals. 57 61260 - CS24 The Art of
Painting Flowers in Oil and Acrylic_Int.indd 65 2/7/15 2:43 5:01 pm Text Job: 07-61260 Title: WalterFoster - CS24 The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil and Acrylic DTP: FF Page: 65 Roses with James Sulkowski Painting an exquisite bouquet of roses in a vase requires an understanding of shape, lost and found edges, and how to choose the best light effect for your subject. Don’t simply copy what you see; use it as inspiration. Study the movement of light and how edges disappear and reappear. The