Painting Buildings in Oils (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781785008405)

Painting buildings is an exciting and versatile genre - it allows you to enjoy the lines of architecture but also to add feeling and context to a picture. This practical book explains the full depth of the subject, from first sketches to final presentation. Using a range of examples, it is packed with advice and information, and follows the riches of painting the built landscape. Not just a handy reference, this is a beautiful and inspirational guide for every artist who wants to capture and interpret a scene. Topics covered include: Drawing - practise observation and sketching to identify the principal lines of view. Perspective - understand three-dimensional structures and their position to each other and in space. Oils - use the versatility of the paint to express and experiment with your ideas. Location - develop your paintings outdoors and in the studio. Style - add figures, weather and atmosphere to your work to give it character and mood. Finally, Inspiration - learn new ideas and themes from finished examples by a number of leading artists.

Author: James Willis
ISBN-10: 1785008404
ISBN-13: 9781785008405
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Language: English
Published: 04/26/2021
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.60w x 0.50d