Using paintings and sketches created over the years of her life as an artist, Helen Van Wyk provides all the instruction and examples oil painters need to understand: - The effect of background on colour - The seven components of pictorial expression - How to paint glass, eyes and expressions - The shine and shape of metal objects - How to paint white objects - The techniques of the old masters - The three basic paint applications Van Wyk's instruction is as clear as her artwork is beautiful. Readers will also learn four steps to painting any flower and see works in progress compared at different stages.
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Helen Van Wyk was an inspiration to thousands of artists. During her lifetime, she wrote many instructional books and was well known for her popular PBS series "Welcome to My Studio" which is available on video in the UK.
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A great reference book to be read and re-read. She gives quick instruction for the problem areas of painting with lots of illustrations. Easy to use.
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This book is one of the best referance books you can buy. The author has given easy to understand information on composition,lighting,brush strokes,
reflections on water, painting metal objects and even basic notes on portraits. It's like having an artist on call to answer questions. A great book.
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I return to this book again and again. User=friendly, really telling you how-to, beautiful examples to inspire. The style is traditional and realistic which I love. I am glad to have this book. Not for a total beginner but still not so technical as to be too intimidating.
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I'm in my studio, about ten feet from the utility room (you can consolidate this elaborate arrangement into a well-stocked paint box and a corner of a room). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
five tone values, portrait sketch, body tone, alla prima, color mixtures, body shadow Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Burnt Umber, Alizarin Crimson, Burnt Sienna, Thalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna New!
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