Paint Like The Masters

"This exhaustive study uncovers the trade secrets of the great masters through in-depth examination of 14 of the world's most famous paintings"--P. [4] of cover.

From Van Gogh's famous flowers to Dali's timeless melting clocks, this book offers budding artists an exciting selection of masterpieces to re-create. You Can Paint Like the Masters touches on 7 great art movements and several famous artists throughout history to jumpstart curiosity about artistic style and technique. Easy step-by-step instructions and templates ensure success as kids experiment and develop their painting skills. For extra inspiration, kids will discover fun facts about the Masters and the art movements along the way!

For centuries, artists have learnt from the art that came before them. This book explains how to make paint meaningful and imaginative responses to the works of the masters. There are step by step examples to illustrate how to get started and how to use thumbnail pencil sketches. Advice is given on how to make larger and slower drawings, and then oil-sketch copies of the masters' work. The author studies the composition, rhythms and colours of the masters and uses their work as a source to practise and understand paintings, and as a springboard for your own discovery and invention. This book explores how a brave and imaginative use of colour can reinterpret paintings to achieve a greater and more expressive effect. Images from the earliest art to the twentieth century are included to feed your creative imagination, and examples of contemporary interpretations to show you the way. With over two hundred inspiring images, it is a unique guide to developing your own artistic voice while studying and enjoying some of the art world's greatest treasures.

Offers instruction in oil painting, including such topics as mood and atmosphere, light and form, and brushwork.

A revised and enlarged edition of Painting lessons from the great masters.

Find 14 original works, more than 27 instructional videos, 14 exercises, and 70 suggested paintings to utilize for further practice. An augmented reality feature lets readers use their smartphones, tablets, or computers to scan and print original drawings, watch videos for techniques, and more.

"The Landscape Painter's Workbook takes a modern approach to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting, from accomplished artist, veteran art instructor, and established author Mitchell Albala"--