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60 Minutes to Better Painting: Quick Studies in Oil and Acrylic
60 Minutes to Better Painting Quick Studies in Oil and Acrylic Author:Craig Nelson You will love this painting book if: You are looking for techniques to improve your painting skills You like to paint in oil and/or acrylic You have limited time to work on improving your art In 60 Minutes to Better Painting, expert and author Craig Nelson will teach you the tips and tricks you need to know to achieve powerful painting results i... more »n oil and acrylic. With ten stepbystep demonstrations, each step timed to the minute, you'll discover how to focus your efforts on the essence of the subject, rather than getting stuck on the tiny details. Learn to rely on proven techniques to get the most out of your paintings and stop overthinking the process each step of the way. With this book you will grow as an artist in the most efficient and effective way possible. In 60 Minutes to Better Painting you will learn to: Overcome procrastination and explore new subjects Prioritize your painting efforts#8212see basic shapes first, thenthe fine details Render rough compositions before committing your idea to a larger canvas Explore composition, color and light effects Draw mass and form, not just the lines that make up your subject\ A Word from the Author " How does one become a better painter? This is perhaps the most commonly asked question by students of all levels. The answer is just paint or brush mileage . As simplistic as it sounds, it's the truth. Studying basic principles and methods are helpful, but there is nothing like experiencing the feel of it. Granted, there must be study and careful perception, but the old line "Practice makes perfect" carries a lot of weight here." Craig Nelson About the Author Craig Nelson Craig Nelson graduated with distinction from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, California, in 1970. He began teaching in 1974 and currently teaches painting and drawing three days a week at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, where he is Department Director of Fine Art.« less