Beginning composition : tips and techniques for creating well-composed works of art in acrylic, watercolor, and oil / Kimberly Adams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, Kimberly, author.

Series:

Portfolio.

Portfolio

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Composition (Art).

Painting--Technique.

Painting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (131 pages).

Place of Publication:

Irvine : Walter Foster, 2019.

Summary:

Learn to create eye-catching, well-composed works of art using acrylic, oil, and watercolor paints with Beginning Composition. From theconcept- and technique-driven Portfolio seriescomes Beginning Composition, which details how to compose a work of art so that it draws in-and then holds-the viewer's attention. This book features quick exercises for getting started in art, primers on the principles of composition and the Rule of Thirds, what to look for when composing artwork, examples of successful (and unsuccessful) compositions from a selection of artists, and customizable painting projects. Beginning Composition is written and illustrated by Kimberly Adams, an experienced author and professional artist with years of experience in creating versatile, stunning works of art, as well as co-author of Oil & Acrylic Workshop (Walter Foster Publishing). In this book, Kimberly teaches you how to create successful compositions in acrylic, oil, and watercolor paints. After an introduction to the essentials of composition and some examples of composition in action, you are then invited to create your own artwork on a range of subjects, including landscapes, florals, animals, and more. Thepainting projects encourage personalization and creativity. Other topics covered include conveying mood and emotion through composition, the Golden Ratio, focal points, and more.The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that's perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists. Also available from the series: Beginning Acrylic, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Watercolor, Beginning Pastel, Beginning Colored Pencil, Beginning Color Mixing, Expressive Painting, Beginning Color Mixing, and Beginning Pen & Ink.

Contents:

Introduction

Getting started

Composition

Planning a design

Turning photos into extraordinary paintings

Closing thoughts

About the artist.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781633227941

1633227944