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Read This if You Want to Be Great at Painting

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Read This if You Want to Be Great at Painting
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Selwyn Leamy
SeriesRead This
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 180
Category/GenrePainting and paintings
Painting and art manuals
ISBN/Barcode 9781786279033
ClassificationsDewey:751.4
Audience
General
Illustrations 200 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Laurence King Publishing
Imprint Laurence King Publishing
Publication Date 8 April 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Painting isn't as hard as it looks. And it's fun. Whether you're a total beginner or have been painting for years, this indispensable guide cuts through the jargon and provides clear, practical advice and tips to help develop your skills. Techniques and ideas are described and explained, inspiring you to make your own great paintings. Addressing the fundamentals of painting with watercolour, oil and acrylic, the book encourages you to explore the limitless possibilities painting has to offer. Read This if You Want to Be Great at Painting is an accessible and jargon-free guide to painting, including watercolour, oil and acrylic. The book includes more than 40 examples of great paintings by masters and contemporary artists and simple diagrams and practical activities help you practice each technique.

Author Biography

Selwyn Leamy is an artist based in London. He is a co-founder of the creative travel company Frui, and has taught drawing and painting in various beautiful locations around the world. He has exhibited his landscape paintings extensively in the UK and also in Italy.