The first one is "Complete Guide to Watercolor Painting" by Edgar A. Whitney, Dover Press. 0-486-41742-5. it is not such an easy read. It has great illustrations, but in black and white, examples and explanations, which require looking at and rereading multiple times. It can continue to be referred to and its wisdom can be garnered even more as I grow and experience making art. My understanding of what has been written increases, as does my appreciation. It is as relevant to traditional representation painting as it is to abstract or any modern work. It also grows in influence over my work as time goes by, always for the good the art works.
In fact, Whitney and his writings were instrumental in the success of many of the most recognized and well respected artists in the United States today. Also his teachings have sparked books by his students, who without a qualm tout the teachings of Whitney and his genius.
The second book, "Composition" by J.M. Parramon, HP Books 0-8958-084-8 is a clear step-by-step book which is easy to follow and has very clear explanations and illustrations. It guides the reader through the mysteries of composition: unity and diversity, then from theory to practice and ends with landscape guidelines. The writing is succinct and sparse and it allows the pictures to speak their thousand words. Its simplicity is its strength.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Use Realism Painting Techniques For Honesty In Art?
The Realism painting style depicts life as it actually appears without added glorification, drama or emotion. This movement attempts to keep the artist’s interpretation to a bare minimum. The idea is to present life in its natural environment which often includes the ordinary, the mundane and even the ugly.
Any message that seems to emanate from a realistic painting is meant to be a direct result of what was actually happening at that specific moment in time. It is, however, in keeping with this style for the artist to manipulate compositional elements for the purpose of more clearly communicating the truth of an event without changing its meaning or scope.
This style of painting originated in the mid 1800s in France as a reaction to the predominate Romantic Movement of that time. This period also coincided with the development of photography. French artist Gustavo Courbet is considered to be the father of the realistic style. His famous painting, A Burial at Ornans, depicts the 1848 funeral of a relative and is generally credited with kicking off this artistic style.
Any message that seems to emanate from a realistic painting is meant to be a direct result of what was actually happening at that specific moment in time. It is, however, in keeping with this style for the artist to manipulate compositional elements for the purpose of more clearly communicating the truth of an event without changing its meaning or scope.
This style of painting originated in the mid 1800s in France as a reaction to the predominate Romantic Movement of that time. This period also coincided with the development of photography. French artist Gustavo Courbet is considered to be the father of the realistic style. His famous painting, A Burial at Ornans, depicts the 1848 funeral of a relative and is generally credited with kicking off this artistic style.
Where to Get Creative and Unique Pictures of Tattoos
Since many people have a hard time deciding what tattoo they want to get, they tend to look at pictures of tattoos. For this, they will either go online or read through some books which can give them an idea of the tattoo style they want to get inked with. And because the number of people that have tattoos nowadays is not going any lower, more and more books are being produced for the sole reason of providing tattoo design inspirations.
Picking out the tattoo design you want can be a big challenge. While there are some people who already have a clear idea of what they would want, there are others who do not know and even have any idea of what it is they would like. But they know one sure thing: they want a tattoo. For this reason, many people take a look at tattoo pictures which they can find on the internet, books, and even some magazines. Also, they can look at the tattoos of some people they see and remember what they look like so that they could have them done on their own body as well.
Once people have found the tattoo they like, they normally schedule an initial consultation with the tattoo artist so that they can determine if their dream tattoo is possible. When they are going to the artist, they normally take along a picture with them or some sketches they have made. In order to get the best opinion, it is advised to visit several tattoo parlors. When choosing which tattoo artist to get, the decision must not always depend on who is the cheapest. This is because the cheapest tattoo artists might lack a good quality from their work. At least by selecting a more expensive artist, you can be guaranteed the quality and design of your tattoo is worth it.
Picking out the tattoo design you want can be a big challenge. While there are some people who already have a clear idea of what they would want, there are others who do not know and even have any idea of what it is they would like. But they know one sure thing: they want a tattoo. For this reason, many people take a look at tattoo pictures which they can find on the internet, books, and even some magazines. Also, they can look at the tattoos of some people they see and remember what they look like so that they could have them done on their own body as well.
Once people have found the tattoo they like, they normally schedule an initial consultation with the tattoo artist so that they can determine if their dream tattoo is possible. When they are going to the artist, they normally take along a picture with them or some sketches they have made. In order to get the best opinion, it is advised to visit several tattoo parlors. When choosing which tattoo artist to get, the decision must not always depend on who is the cheapest. This is because the cheapest tattoo artists might lack a good quality from their work. At least by selecting a more expensive artist, you can be guaranteed the quality and design of your tattoo is worth it.
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