Classic Still Life Painting: A Contemporary Master Shows How to Achieve Old Master Effects Using Today's Art Materials [Paperback]

Jane Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2004

Classic Still Life Painting shows artists how to create paintings of sparkling brilliance and jewel-like color that look like they have been lit from within-just like the exquisite paintings of the Renaissance masters of the 16th and 17th centuries. Artists learn techniques similar to those used by Rembrandt, Raphael, Rubens, and other master painters of the past, including using glazing with colors over a subtle underpainting of tones to achieve the effect of sunlight passing through stained glass. Through the advent of fast drying mediums artists learn that they will be able to achieve the same richness and luminosity found in the works of the old masters.




• The only source available that covers how to create mixed-media artworks with an extensive range of mediums

• Finished examples provide creative inspiration

• A valuable reference that includes technical information and demonstrations

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About the Author

Jane Jones has won numerous awards for her paintings, which have appeared in Best of Flower Painting and Best of Flower Painting 2. She lives in Arvada, CO.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823034488
• ISBN-13: 978-0823034482
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 10.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Arts & Photography > Painting > Still Life

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just the book I was looking for, November 10, 2008

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J. Schmidt (Bloomington, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Classic Still Life Painting: A Contemporary Master Shows How to Achieve Old Master Effects Using Today's Art Materials (Paperback)

I've spent a lot of time at book stores paging through books to find one that had actual tutorials for the beginning oil painter. Most were either books that talked about types of brushes, mediums, techniques, etc. without any actual demonstrating, or they were more theory or about composition. While those more advanced ideas are crucial to creating good paintings, as a beginner, I was looking for a book that would get me started actually painting. Something to give me a feel for what the techniques are, and not just describing them.

This book covers everything from the color palette and preparing your surface, to the actual steps the author uses during the painting process. The text is not too wordy, but is in depth enough to give a clear understanding of what you are doing and why.

If you'd like to learn to paint with layers and glazes, this is a perfect starter book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars classic still life painting: A Contepoary Master shows hown to Achieve old master effects using today's art materials, September 21, 2007

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R. Potter "the collector" (central Wi.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Classic Still Life Painting: A Contemporary Master Shows How to Achieve Old Master Effects Using Today's Art Materials (Paperback)

This book is for anyone wanting to learn step by step how to paint with oils. Written with the beginner in mind, there is still plenty of information for the more experienced painter. Must have for any painting library.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, February 19, 2010

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Veronica Winters "VeronicasArt" (State College, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classic Still Life Painting: A Contemporary Master Shows How to Achieve Old Master Effects Using Today's Art Materials (Paperback)

Don't listen to anyone dissapointed with this book. It's a great book for both beginners and more advanced artists. it has lots of demos and explanations. You just need to have patience to read those! I'm a more advanced artist ([...]) but I still find this book to be a high priority in my library of art books. I recommend it to my students because there is a wealth of useful information there. The artist focuses on painting still life only. there are no landscapes or people in here BUT still life is the easiest subject to paint and it's also infinite. You can rearrange the same things tons of time and paint those again. Jane gives you steps to follow to make a very realistic painting but it's up to you to have the patience to follow her advice.