- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books (25 July 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0811813770
- ISBN-13: 978-0811813778
- Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 21.1 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 806,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A veritable bible for beginners as well as an invaluable reference for accomplished artists, "The Artist's Manual" is a hands-on guide to hundreds of techniques for painting and drawing. For anyone who has ever had the urge to create art, this easy-to-use manual clearly explains the artist's essential tools and materials -- how to choose them, how to use them, and how to care for them. Packed with information on myriad techniques, from color use and composition to subject choice, and including tips from the professionals, here's everything painters and illustrators need to begin, develop, and perfect their craft. Over 500 color photographs, 200 original works of art, and an extensive list of suppliers complete the most comprehensive, inspirational, and affordable artists' instruction book available today.
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"This omnibus of a book serves as an all-around reference guide to the techniques and equipment for all painting and drawing media, and I do mean all. Emphasizing a partnership between personal vision and technical ability--the learning hand and the seeing eye--the editor brings together every conceivable step in the painting and drawing process, from support preparation to the final steps of protecting, matting and framing art. Areas of picturemaking often not attended to receive careful attention; for example, in the section on supports, there is in-depth information about the quality of different canvases--how to stretch, prime, size, tone and more. For drawing media (anything that makes a mark) advice is presented for colored pencils, charcoal, conte crayon, pastels, markers, and pen and ink, with an in-depth treatise on what to look for in drawing inks. 523 full-color photographs and 234 color drawings make the book a visual treat. Most pages have three or four color illustrations complemented by clear descriptive text. After dealing with varied aspects of all major media, Editor Gair also introduces pertinent material on color, composition, subjects, and themes. If your resource shelf has room for but one general book on drawing and painting,this inexpensive and informative volume can be recommended for secondary school level and beyond."
"This omnibus of a book serves as an all-around reference guide to the techniques and equipment for all painting and drawing media, and I do mean all. Emphasizing a partnership between personal vision and technical ability--the learning hand and the seeing eye--the editor brings together every conceivable step in the painting and drawing process, from support preparation to the final steps of protecting, matting and framing art. Areas of picturemaking often not attended to receive careful attention; for example, in the section on supports, there is in-depth information about the quality of different canvases--how to stretch, prime, size, tone and more. For drawing media (anything that makes a mark) advice is presented for colored pencils, charcoal, conte crayon, pastels, markers, and pen and ink, with an in-depth treatise on what to look for in drawing inks. 523 full-color photographs and 234 color drawings make the book a visual treat. Most pages have three or four color illustrations complemented by clear descriptive text. After dealing with varied aspects of all major media, Editor Gair also introduces pertinent material on color, composition, subjects, and themes. If your resource shelf has room for but one general book on drawing and painting,this inexpensive and informative volume can be recommended for secondary school level and beyond."
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Before starting a painting or drawing, it is worth spending time CHOOSING and PREPARING the SURFACE, or support, as this will have a great bearing on which medium you use, and the effects you are able to achieve with it. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Before starting a painting or drawing, it is worth spending time CHOOSING and PREPARING the SURFACE, or support, as this will have a great bearing on which medium you use, and the effects you are able to achieve with it. Read the first page
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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For those who know nothing about mediums, techniques,
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This review is from: Artist's Manual (Paperback)
I am an adult who recently decided to venture into the world of art. I happened upon this book and after rifling through it, decided to buy it. It has been invaluable to someone like me, who knew nothing about supports (canvas, paper, etc.), and the different painting and drawing mediums. It's a great starter book!
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4.8 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews) 28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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Invaluable book! Excellent resource for visual artists...,
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This review is from: Artist's Manual (Paperback)
I have thumbed through many an art technique book, and have found many lacking. This one is great! Not only is it a feast for the eyes with gorgeous illustrations, but I learned things I never even heard of before! It is a wonderful way to introduce yourself to many different mediums and how to use them, including oils, watercolore, acrylic, gouache, colored pencil, glazing, ink... and plenty more...Very, very helpful. I read it all the time. A valuable overview of art technique and all the goodies available at your local art supply. I love this book!
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Beginners,
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This review is from: Artist's Manual (Paperback)
This book gives good, basic descriptions of a wide variety of drawing and painting media and techniques. The photographs and illustrations are easy to follow. The organization is well thought out. However, if you are looking for a substitute for Ralph Mayer's ...... "The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques," this book will not have the technical depth you may want.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An easy-to-use guide of painting techniques,
By Silvana Borges (silborges@uol.com.br) - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Artist's Manual (Paperback)
This manual is essential and practical, the informative text is very clear, it has hundreds explanations about techniques, composition, color, artist's materials and tools. And also is superbly ilustrated. If you are a professional artist so improve your knowledge with this book, if you are a beginner, here is everything you need to start your work.
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