Brushstrokes

Author : Maureen Mcnaughton
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440321973
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Brushstroke Handbook written by Maureen Mcnaughton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-02-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful brushstrokes step by step! This is the one! The Brushstroke Handbook is your complete reference for mastering more than 50 fabulous strokes. Inside you'll find visual, step-by-step instruction divided into two sections that detail techniques for working with both round and flat brushes in acrylics. Flip through and find the stroke you want, featuring a range of comma strokes, pressure strokes, fan strokes, teardrop strokes, scroll strokes and much more. From the very basics of supplies and techniques to more in-depth guidance for creating unique compositions, this guide offers everything you need to build confidence, have fun and paint successfully--whether you're a beginner or a more experienced decorative painter. This comprehensive guide includes: • Quick-reference photos for finding the right stroke, fast. • Step-by-step stroke instructions that actually build a little painting with every lesson. • Easy-to-follow worksheets for combining strokes to make complete flowers, birds, butterflies, lace, ribbons and more. • 20 fresh and pretty borders painted with round and flat brushes. • Two sections highlighting common mistakes and how to fix them. Plus, this guide offers a bonus section that shows you how to create six gorgeous compositions that feature today's most popular colors and stroke styles. It's all here! The Brushstroke Handbook gives you everything you need to master every stroke and explore a range of decorative painting possibilities. It's the one reference you'll want to have handy for virtually every project.

Author : Sharon Stansifer
Publisher : Northlight
ISBN 13 : 9780891349228
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Basic Brushstrokes for Decorative Painters written by Sharon Stansifer and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates the brushstrokes necessary to complete six decorative projects, including a daisy striped box, pansy fan box, and pointsettia tray.

Author : Angela Marie Moulton
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1633228215
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brushstrokes: Acrylic written by Angela Marie Moulton and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to create effortless works of art using step-by-step painting techniques that require minimal time and only the most basic supplies. Designed for absolute beginners, Brushstrokes: Acrylic uses large brushstrokes and thick, creamy paint to help budding artists create bright, dynamic paintings in practically no time at all. After a quick overview of the basic tools and materials—including surfaces, brushes, and paints—and a brief introduction to choosing and mixing colors, Brushstrokes: Acrylic demonstrates how to use just a few thick brushstrokes to create works of art in a bold, effortless style. From vibrant birds and florals to charming animal portraits and still life, follow along with these step-by-step projects to create quick-and-easy masterpieces—a perfect formula for artists just getting started. Brushstrokes: Acrylic provides a unique introduction to acrylic painting, from choosing the right brushes and paints to creating inspired works of art using easy painting techniques—no experience required.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783909439010
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roy Lichtenstein written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : So Kam Ng Lee
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brushstrokes written by So Kam Ng Lee and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Di Singleton
Publisher : North Light Books
ISBN 13 : 9781581802528
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Decorative Painting Techniques Book written by Di Singleton and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only difficult thing about decorative painting is really believing in one's ability to do it. with this book and some practice, readers can become competent decorative painters--even if they have never picked up a brush before. By taking a structured approach to brushwork, designs can be mastered and embellished as skills are acquired. Readers will learn how to master a variety of techniques, including masking, sideloading, mopped shading, smoking, stenciling, tinting, crackling and decoupage. Over 50 step-by-step techniques, suitable for novice and advanced painters alike, ensure that any project can be tackled with success. Di Singleton became hooked on painting as a hobby and years later decided to turn it into a business. She runs a decorative painting studio in South Somerset, England where she also teaches classes for beginners and intermediate painters. She also runs an Internet magazine for decorative painters and travels to the U.S. once a year to take classes, improve her abilities and get new ideas.

Author : John Stevens
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zenga, Brushstrokes of Enlightenment written by John Stevens and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Angela Marie Moulton
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1633228207
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brushstrokes: Acrylic written by Angela Marie Moulton and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to create effortless works of art using step-by-step painting techniques that require minimal time and only the most basic supplies. Designed for absolute beginners, Brushstrokes: Acrylic uses large brushstrokes and thick, creamy paint to help budding artists create bright, dynamic paintings in practically no time at all. After a quick overview of the basic tools and materials—including surfaces, brushes, and paints—and a brief introduction to choosing and mixing colors, Brushstrokes: Acrylic demonstrates how to use just a few thick brushstrokes to create works of art in a bold, effortless style. From vibrant birds and florals to charming animal portraits and still life, follow along with these step-by-step projects to create quick-and-easy masterpieces—a perfect formula for artists just getting started. Brushstrokes: Acrylic provides a unique introduction to acrylic painting, from choosing the right brushes and paints to creating inspired works of art using easy painting techniques—no experience required.

Author : Maureen Mcnaughton
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440317194
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beautiful Brushstrokes Step by Step written by Maureen Mcnaughton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-08-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the brushstrokes that will bring your paintings to life! With Maureen McNaughton as your coach, you can learn how to paint an amazing array of fabulous flowers. She provides start-to-finish instructions and hundreds of step-by-step photos, plus all the information and advice you need to create gorgeous works of art. It's easier than you think! You'll learn how to: • Master dozens of beautiful brushstrokes • Choose the right brushstroke for every stem, leaf and flower petal you paint • Select materials for the best possible results • Hold you hand and brush properly • Create beautiful shading, highlighting and streaking effects with a uniquely simple brush-loading technique • Correct less-than-perfect strokes without starting over You'll also find detailed guidelines for 5 stunning projects, including a floral memory album and a corner shelf with a faux finish and gold leafing. Beautiful Brushstrokes Step by Step shows you how to paint will skill and precision every time!

Author : Marshall E. Gass
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1499097506
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beautiful Brushstrokes written by Marshall E. Gass and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-08-19 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Max Martin has fallen on hard times. His career in journalism has taken a dive. His marriage is on the rocks and his two lovely kids are away. A chance visit to a local Art Gallery sets him on a quest to find the Artist who he thinks is very trendy. Following this trail, the journey takes him across New Zealand and eventually across continents. Max decides to rejuvenate his flagging writing career by writing a novel, tentatively, titled: Beautiful Brushstrokes. He records all the research in his notes and eventually finds, part way through, that his quest is shaping up to be something more than a casual project. What piece of artwork did he find in this gallery and where does the clue take him? What are the findings that change his outlook on life and why is he subject to the vagaries of a whimsical fate that catapults him into this book? Max will write this novel and find this artist. That’s the first step to regain his career. Join his journey of discovery, not only of himself but of so many others in his quest for success- or failure!