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Whether an aspiring artist wants to draw or paint with oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, this book contains all the information they need to get started. Materials and techniques specific to each of the five media in this 144-page book are clearly outlined and discussed before they are put to use in projects that any horse lover will enjoy.
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Art Studio: Horses & Ponies makes the art of drawing and painting this evergreen art subject accessible and easy for everyone. Including more than 50 step-by-step projects of a wide range of horses and ponies, beginning artists will learn the basics of working with graphite and colored pencil; acrylic, oil, and watercolor; pastel; and pen and ink. By experimenting with these different tools and techniques, artists will build their artistic skill level, discover their own unique style, and gain confidence in the process. Filled with a combination of traditional and contemporary art styles, there is something for every aspiring fine artist desiring to master the craft. Tips for rendering details, an introduction to tools and materials, and an overview of techniques for each featured medium round out this helpful reference. The Art Studio series is designed to give an overview of each art medium to help beginning artists delve into fine art and determine which media they best enjoy working with.
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The Oil books in the How to Draw and Paint Series all focus on a specific subject while they teach aspiring artists how to paint, step by step. Beginning with a sketch and the first applications of color, the authors clearly explain how to develop each painting, providing important information about brushstrokes and color mixing along the way. Guided by simple instructions and inspiring paintings, readers can follow along through the entire painting process, including the final details.
In this book, Ken Goldman invites you into his artistic world as he shows you how to re-create a variety of beautiful portraits in pastel. He explains his own approach to pastel techniques, as well as his personal method of developing a work of art from start to finish. As you follow along with the step-by-step demonstrations, you also will learn the basics of human anatomy and proportion, as well as how to select colors to make a realistic flesh-tone palette for people of various ethnic backgrounds. This fully illustrated guide contains a variety of beautiful and interesting portraits to both copy and admire, and it will make a welcome addition to any pastel artistÆs library!
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