The Painter's Studio Handbook by Simon Fletcher
Packed with need-to-know information, this handbook should be every painter's companion in the studio. With students and painters with limited time in mind, chapters focus on essentials: colours required for a basic palette; preparing a support; which are the most vibrant and permanent pigments etc., while describing how materials and techniques have developed over the centuries and how to apply them for the best results. The emphasis on practical advice will appeal to artists who like to explore and experiment, are economically minded, or simply find satisfaction in doing it all themselves. The author includes recipes for making glazes, acrylic ground, gesso and pastel sticks; information on photographing and archiving work yourself; a guide to setting up a studio; and the results of the author's own extensive testing of materials from paints to papers. The Painter's Studio Handbook is an ideal quick reference work for artists working in all media wanting to get started with a minimum of fuss with their painting or drawing.
Simon provides invaluable practical advice on essential subjects.. This is a complete resource that will appeal to serious artists working in all media, and who enjoy exploring, experimenting and who aim to take their work to the next level. * The Artist *
Just the sort of info that you should have been taught at art school if the tutors hadn't been so preoccupied with abstract expressions and pickled sharks ... An incredibly useful and inspiring companion for any studio * Artists & Illustrators *
Just the sort of info that you should have been taught at art school if the tutors hadn't been so preoccupied with abstract expressions and pickled sharks ... An incredibly useful and inspiring companion for any studio * Artists & Illustrators *
Simon Fletcher studied fine art in England, and then trained for three years under acclaimed watercolour artist, H Cheeseman. Landscapes have always been his passion. After moving to the South of France in 1982 he began exhibiting his work across Europe. He is the author of eight books about watercolour and pastel, has won numerous awards for his work, and has appeared on TV and radio. He teaches masterclasses in drawing, pastels and watercolour at various academies in Europe and at his studio in France.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408145371 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408145375 |
| Title | The Painter's Studio Handbook |
| Author | Simon Fletcher |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2012-03-15 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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