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Plein Air Painting : Pocket Guide : Essential Outdoor Painting Techniques, Tools, Composition Tips, and More / Rachael Broadwell.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Broadwell, Rachael, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Plein air painting--Technique.
- Plein air painting.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (0 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] : Rocky Nook, 2025.
- Summary:
- Quickly learn the basics of creating gorgeous paintings outside with this handy guidebook! Painting "en plein air" is the art of capturing gorgeous landscapes out in the wild. Now, this ultra-portable reference guide gives the essential information for getting started with painting outdoors, including: • Choosing the right material including brushes, paper, palettes, and additional tools • The basics of oil vs water-based paints and how to use both • How to troubleshoot common outdoor painting issues including bugs, dirt, wind, shade, privacy, and more • Tips on how to choose the best lighting and view Noted painting instructor Rachael Broadwell demystifies plein air painting and distills her years of knowledge into this handy guide for all aspiring artists.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- 01. Benefits Of Plein Air Painting
- 02. Art Supplies And Equipment
- Items for Comfort
- Bathroom Needs
- Food and Water
- Sitting VS. Standing
- 03. Sketching
- Paper and Marker/Pencil: Truly, This is All you Need!
- 04. Oil Painting Plein Air Materials
- Oil Painting Setup
- Easel? Pochade? None of the Above?
- Paint and Mediums
- Substrates
- Paint Application
- Transporting Wet Paintings
- 05. Watercolor &
- Gouache Plein Air Materials
- Essential Watercolor/Gouache Painting Setup
- Easel? Pochade? Sketchbook? Board?
- Limited Paint Palette
- Pans VS. Tubes
- Quality and Features
- White Gouache
- Mixed Media
- Palette Choices
- Brushes and other Mark-Making Utensils
- Paper/Substrates for Watercolor and Gouache
- Water Container and Spray Bottle
- 06. Painting and Sketching Processes
- Oil Painting (1)
- Oil Painting (2)
- Watercolor Painting
- Gouache Painting
- Sketching with a Ballpoint Pen
- A Few Examples of My Plein Air Work.
- Notes:
- Electronic book.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 979-88-88143-97-1
- 979-88-88143-96-4
- OCLC:
- 1507700955
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