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4.0 out of 5 stars Learn to observe nature.
This book explains in detail how to observe the colors and shapes of nature for your paintings. It has various illustrations throughout and 20 color plates. A very helpful book.
Published on March 31, 2008 by Karen Hunter

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3.0 out of 5 stars Just a little information
The following information is taken or paraphrased from the cover. This book is divided into three parts. There are 129 drawings, diagrams, and black and white reproductions of art as well as 20 full color illustrations. Hardcover, 176 pages, 8-1/2" x 11".

Part one covers the observation of nature discussing line direction, the relationship of points and of...
Published on June 6, 2006 by Wyota


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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Just a little information, June 6, 2006
This review is from: Learning to paint
The following information is taken or paraphrased from the cover. This book is divided into three parts. There are 129 drawings, diagrams, and black and white reproductions of art as well as 20 full color illustrations. Hardcover, 176 pages, 8-1/2" x 11".

Part one covers the observation of nature discussing line direction, the relationship of points and of separate shapes, plus the interaction of straight and curved lines. It introduces the reader to plumbing, point-to-point drawing, scale, planes, tone and modelling.

Part two deals with color, tone, advancing and receeding colors, palettes, and analyzing colors in nature.

Part 3 deals with composition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Learn to observe nature., March 31, 2008
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This book explains in detail how to observe the colors and shapes of nature for your paintings. It has various illustrations throughout and 20 color plates. A very helpful book.
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