How to Paint from Photographs
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1845372336
AuthorTony Paul
Tony Paul trained at Bournemouth Art College. He started showing his work in local exhibitions then exhibited in national galleries, including the Royal Academy. He divides his time between teaching, writing and, of course, painting. He is competent in all mediums, but feels that his best work is in egg tempera. His paintings are held in many private collections, including the Duchy of Cornwall. Tony lives in Bournemouth.
SummaryMaster the techniques of painting from photographs when painting from life is not an option.
Master the techniques of painting from photographs when painting from life is not an option. Tony Paul explains which photographs - from landscapes and seascapes to portraits and animals - inspire a painterly approach. While good composition, interesting colours and strong forms should all feature in a photograph that is to be painted from, it is important not to reproduce an exact carbon copy as best results may not always be achieved. Instead, Tony shows how to adapt the image: cropping, adding in or omitting elements, altering the light and colours and even using more than one photograph to pick out visual references. Various media are covered: watercolour, oils, pastels, gouache, acrylic, coloured pencils and egg tempera. The attributes of each are described in detail throughout the book. Paintings by Tony and other artists are used to bring the information and the teaching to life, functioning as examples of the points being made.
Considers the elements and subjects that make a photograph suitable for painting, from composition and form, to colour and light Looks at ways of translating personality, mood and feeling to achieve professional results every time Highlights the various techniques and media used to create successful paintings in all the most popular media
No of pages128pp
FormatBB Hardback
PublisherNew Holland
ISBN1845372336
EAN9781845372330
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