Painting in Four Mediums (How to Draw and Paint series #226) [Paperback]

William Palluth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1997 | Series: How to Draw&Paint Series

Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone.

Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again.

What you'll learn from this book ...

• Detailed descriptions of tools and materials need to create works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, and pastel

• Oil painting techniques: mixing colors, using brushes and palette knives, and painting wet-on-wet

• Watercolor techniques: applying washes, stretcing paper, and painting with wet and dry brushes

• Acrylic techniques: glazing, creating transparent and opaque effects, and mixing mediums

• Pastel techniques: blending colors, pointillism, and gradations

• The process of creating an entire work in any of the four mediums, from composition and preliminary sketches to final touches and details

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Dear Art Enthusiast,

Today may be your fist time using a Walter Foster art book, or it may be the continuation of a long-term relationship with our products. Either way, this book will delight you.

Like all of our art books, this title was written with careful attention to detail. It includes detailed illustrations that will bring you a satisfying learning experience and hours of enjoyment. Walter Foster Publishing knows that artists are eager to learn, sharpen their skills and talents, and experience new artistic horizons. And while you may not be in a position to take private lessons, Walter Foster offers you the next best thing--step-by-step, do-it-yourself art instruction books that are entertaining and affordable.

Our books are authored by some of the best artists in America, and you can be sure our quality standards and color presentations are at the highest possible levels. For 80 years, Walter Foster Publishing has been providing instructional art books and products to million of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. Most of all, we hope you have fun in the process!

About the Author

William Palluth was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Michigan. He studied art at the University of California, Riverside.

In addition to teaching painting workshops, Palluth has produced a series of instructional videotapes on painting. His works are included in collections at the University of Michigan and the San Bernardino County Museum in California, as well as the private collection of former President Gerald R. Ford. He has been painting for more than 35 years.

Palluth currently resides in Yucaipa, California, where he enjoys hobbies such as photography and flying. He is also the author Landscapes You Can Paint, Composition Made Easy, and Painting in Oils.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Pub (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560100559
• ISBN-13: 978-1560100553
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,055,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)