Charles Reid Master Class

Author : Charles Reid
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Painting
ISBN : 0004126335

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Painting by Design by Charles Reid Pdf

Author : Charles Reid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 1626543216

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Charles Reid Master Class by Charles Reid Pdf

Charles Reid is beloved as a teacher for his ability to guide students beyond the superficial and straight into the heart of what makes good painting good. In Painting by Design he explains how seeing your painting subjects in terms of light, shadow, shape, value, and color, will help you create striking works that embody effective design while capturing the intangible essence of the subject. A firm believer in drawing as an ideal tool for understanding a subject as an abstract form, Reid opens this book with lessons in contour and rhythm drawing, providing photographs for you to work from. Next comes a chapter on effective and reliable ways to treat color and value in your work. With clear and easy-to-follow pointers on working with oils and watercolors, Painting by Design explains how color functions as an important design element. Reid goes on to cover figure painting and the difficult art of rendering faces with realistic detail and expression, neatly demonstrating how the techniques and strategies learned in earlier chapters can be used to create specific effects. Finally, Reid shares his method of properly balancing a painting. Explaining how to combine what he refers to as "the effect" (sharp-focus, high-contrast compositional elements) with "the big blur" (softer edges, lighter values) to create interesting and dynamic artwork. Packed with assignments, detailed demonstrations, and illuminating examples, Painting by Design provides big-picture strategies and techniques alongside tips for identifying and addressing specific compositional problems. Ideal for any artist who wants to hone their skills and develop their sense of composition, Painting by Design stands out among Reid's impressive catalog of painting books. Readers interested in related titles from Charles Reid will also want to see: Flower painting in oil (ISBN: 9781626543805), Painting What (You Want) to See (ISBN: 9781626543782), Pulling Your Paintings Together (ISBN: 9781626543843), The Natural Way to Paint (ISBN: 9781626543829).

Author : Charles Reid
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Art
ISBN : 0823038793

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Painting What You Want to See by Charles Reid Pdf

If you've ever wanted to control your art so that you can paint anything—and paint it well—this is the book for you! The mediums are oil, watercolor, and contour drawing but this is a book about making good paintings, not learning a particular medium. The subject matter is broad, ranging from still lifes to figures and portraits, to landscapes. Again, the point is that if you can paint, you can paint anything! But you must never feel compelled to paint what is before you. You must feel free to paint not what you see, but what you want to see—the way you want it to look—and this book shows you how. Paint What You Want to Seeis a complete course in painting and "seeing." It even includes critiques of student work and problem paintings—you learn where the paintings went wrong and how they can be improved. There are also numerous assignments to practice at home, with examples of how to do them, and valuable lessons on the essentials of values, color, and composition. You will learn how to make a contour drawing, how to layer your washes until you get the right value, and how to use "local value" and color-values to make strong statements. You will also learn how to mix subtle colors such as greens, grays, flesh-tones, and darks; paint with analogous and complementary colors; paint light, shadows, and negative shapes; and see tubed paint in terms of value. Lessons on composition include directing the eye with edges; vignetting; placing darks and other colors; advice on handling patterns; integrating subject and background; subduing or emphasizing contours; and hints on loosening up your painting style. The book concludes with a review of famous artists' painting, with suggestions on applying their "lessons" to your own work. Painting What You Want to Seeis for artists of all levels of ability, particularly for intermediate and advanced students who already know how to paint and want to make better, more expressive paintings. The instructions are clear and simple, with numerous examples, excellent illustrations, informative captions, and many useful assignments to help you develop your own style. Except for sections on drawing and values, the entire book is in color. All in all, a most extraordinary book!

Author : Charles Reid
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780593327845

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Watercolor Basics by Charles Reid Pdf

Problem Solved! Expert fixes for not-quite-right watercolors. As one of today's most sought-after workshop instructors, Charles Reid knows the most common stumbling blocks faced by artists and the best ways to overcome them. With expert advice on everything from drawing and design to fine-tuning figure and landscape paintings, Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions will help you identify shortcomings in your paintings, fix recurring problems, and become a better watercolorist—no matter what your skill level. Inside, you'll find masterful insights from one of North Light's best-selling authors: • Advice for successful color mixing, tips to avoid overworking and other straightforward information you can take straight to your easel • 10 step-by-step demonstrations make the lessons easy to understand and implement • Student work with critiques that call out strengths, weaknesses and tips on how the paintings can be improved Whether your portraits feel contrived, your landscapes lack depth, or your colors look unnatural, this book holds the secrets to stronger, looser and livelier paintings.

Author : Charles Reid
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Art
ISBN : 1626543844

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Pulling Your Paintings Together by Charles Reid Pdf

Shows how to integrate all the elements of a painting into an artistic whole, with examples in pen and ink, watercolor, and oil.

Author : Alex Powers
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Painting People in Watercolor by Alex Powers Pdf

A fresh approach to portrait and figure painting in watercolor! In Painting People in Watercolor, Alex Powers provides a comprehensive guide on working with watercolor, mastering the principals of design, and understanding the fundamentals of portrait painting. Powers takes the inquiring artist beyond photorealistic painting and acquaints painters with the human form from a design perspective. Shifting the focus from subject matter to composition and aesthetics, Powers demonstrates how you can enjoy watercolor painting by expressively capturing character in faces and figures. An abundance of Powers's paintings illustrate the theories and techniques covered. The culmination of 23 years of Powers's painting experience, Painting People in Watercolor provides clarity and insight on successful watercolor painting techniques for novice to advanced students and doubles as a guide for teachers. 175 color plates; 100 black & white illustrations.

Author : Charles Reid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Watercolor painting
ISBN : 071531873X

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Charles Reid's Watercolour Secrets by Charles Reid Pdf

The painter Charles Reid gives insight to his work through critique of his sketchbook. Including what works, what doesn't and why, his own illustrations are annotated and demonstrations included.

Author : Charles Reid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015007578597

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Portraits and Figures in Watercolor by Charles Reid Pdf

A beautiful, full-color guide to a better understanding of portrait and figure painting -- the materials, techniques for success and the special problems involved in painting people.

Author : Charles Reid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1626543836

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The Natural Way to Paint by Charles Reid Pdf

Learn to figure paint in watercolor with a world-renowned instructor! The Natural Way to Paint will teach you a natural approach to seeing and painting the human form in watercolor. By learning to carefully observe and capture the basic shapes and subtle nuances in human figures, you'll be able to infuse your work with newfound life and energy. Reid begins with lessons and practical exercises in contour and gesture drawing, which will help you learn to see and capture the essence of your subject. Once you've established a strong foundation of drawing skills, it's time to pick up your brush! Reid will guide you through detailed lessons on:* Painting technique and color theory* Moving from silhouettes to three-dimensional forms* Capturing and rendering facial features* Composing and designing a variety of figure paintingsPacked with examples, demonstrations, and detailed assignments, The Natural Way to Paint is the ultimate guide to beautiful figure painting in watercolor.

Author : Alvin Reid
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1998-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433668975

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Introduction to Evangelism by Alvin Reid Pdf

'The evangelistic mandate', says Alvin Reid, 'is central to the mission of the church in any age'. In this important new book, Reid traces the essence of evangelism -- its history and character -- teaching Christians how to preach the Gospel effectively. Using methods built upon biblical, historical, and theological foundations, this exhaustive guide integrates doctrinal issues with practical matters of methodology, while developing the personal spirituality of those who seek to carry out the Great Commission. By recognizing the timeless aspects of the evangelistic task and adapting them to today's needs and the needs of the future, Reid gives Christians the tools they need to spread the Word with assurance at the dawn of the new millennium.

Author : Charles Harrington
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 1581805861

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Acrylics - The Watercolor Alternative by Charles Harrington Pdf

Experience the look and feel of watercolor ... without the limits! You never imagined acrylics could appear this translucent, this fluid - this much like watercolor! Acrylics: The Watercolor Alternative shows how you can capture the versatility and the permanence of acrylics with the aesthetic beauty of transparent watercolor. Through 9 basic technique exercises and 10 step-by-step demonstrations, watermedia expert Charles Harrington introduces you to the perfect alternative to watercolor for beautiful, easier transparent painting. With his simple acrylic techniques, you can: attractively combine transparent, translucent and opaque passages within a single painting reduce the risk of muddy color when applying multiple glazes easily rework failed areas experiment on a variety of different surfaces With Acrylics: The Watercolor Alternative, discover how to take advantage of the flexible, forgiving nature of acrylics for surprisingly watercolor-like results. Whether you are an acrylic painter who's after the luminous effects of watercolor or a watercolorist seeking the same with fewer hassles, this is the book for you!

Author : Jacqui Morgan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Architecture
ISBN : PSU:000012682959

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Watercolor for Illustration by Jacqui Morgan Pdf

Introduces the tools, equipment, and techniques of watercolors, discusses light, color, and the preparation of camera-ready art, and explains how to prepare a portfolio. A commercial watercolorist shows techniques for those who want to become professionals.

Author : Chipp Reid
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612511252

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Intrepid Sailors by Chipp Reid Pdf

Reid tells one of the greatest sea stories in the history of the U.S. Navy. Under Commodore Edward Preble, the Navy came of age fighting the scourge of the time, the infamous Barbary Pirates. Intrepid Sailors chronicles the Navy’s campaign to subdue the pirate leader of Tripoli, who declared war on the United States in 1801. After two failed campaigns, Preble took command of the U.S. squadron in the Mediterranean and served notice to world the U.S. Navy would be a force with which to reckon. Among the ships in Preble’s flotilla was a non-descript little ketch. Once a French supply boat, the ketch served Tripoli until the U.S. squadron captured her in 1803. Upon her capture, Preble incorporated the little boat into his force, re-naming her the Intrepid. She was the first ship in the United States Navy to bear the name of Intrepid and would play a central role in some of the primary feats of “Preble’s Boys.” The exploits of the officers and sailors in this campaign are the stuff of legend. In culling myth from fact, Reid went back to original sources, using the words of the men in the campaign to tell their story. Whether it is Decatur leading the daring raid to burn the captured frigate Philadelphia or the escape attempts of American prisoners in Tripoli, Intrepid Sailors brings to life a story many Americans once widely knew but that today has become little more than footnote. Unlike other books on the topic, however, Intrepid Sailors delves into the development of officers and sailors under Preble. Most were half the age of their commander and few had major combat experience. Under Preble, these men forged a legacy of professionalism to which the Navy still adheres. The book also examines one of the most famous friendships in American and Navy history – that of Decatur and Somers. Their thirst for glory and utter devotion to making the U.S. Navy a permanent, respected force inspired all around them but that quest for immortality never caused a breach in their friendship. Instead, that friendship grew stronger, providing even more inspiration. Intrepid Sailors offers a rare insight into the lives of men who today loom larger-than-life and who continue to inspire each new class of naval officer. Stephen Decatur, Richard Somers, Charles Stewart, James Lawrence, Edward Preble and a pantheon of early U.S. Navy heroes all come to life.

Author : Ann Blockley
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781849941860

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Experimental Landscapes in Watercolour by Ann Blockley Pdf

Artist Ann Blockley is renowned for her innovative approach to traditional subjects. Following the huge success of her previous book, Experimental Flowers in Watercolour, she now explores ways to interpret landscape. Packed with stunning examples of her colourful, expressive work, this book encourages you to experiment with the same techniques in your own watercolour painting to develop a personal style. Techniques covered include combining water-based paint and ink with other media such as gesso and collage to create dramatic effects; manipulating paint with materials such as plastic wrap (clingfilm); tearing, layering and reassembling paintings into watercolour collages; and developing textures and marks made using fabrics and other found objects. Throughout the book Ann offers her personal commentary on how her paintings were created, giving us a unique insight into the mind of the artist. Both practical and inspirational, this glorious book is the ideal companion for watercolour painters who want to take their work a step further.

Author : Vincenc Ballestar,David Sanmiguel
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Landscape painting
ISBN : 0966638360

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Painting Landscapes with Watercolor by Vincenc Ballestar,David Sanmiguel Pdf

Painting Landscapes with Watercolor is a wonderfully expressive book, opening up all of the creative possibilities that landscapes offer to the watercolorist. Ballestar, an accomplished artist, succeeds in teaching exactly how to use the transparent, free-flowing nature of watercolor to generate landscapes with great emotional appeal. * Sound advice on selecting materials, learning basic techniques, making first sketches * Sixteen brilliant step-by-step demos put key concepts into practice * Examples of watercolors by world-renowned artists add variety and inspiration * Close-ups detail how to paint snow, windy skies, mountains and reflections on water Readers will discover how to capture the light that personalizes a landscape and enliven their scenes with dynamic movement and color. No matter their level of experience, watercolor artists will treasure this indispensable reference. Vincenc Ballestar is an award-winning master watercolorist from Barcelona, Spain and the current president of the Watercolor Society of the province of Catalonia. In addition to teaching courses on painting, Ballestar has authored dozens of art instruction books, including Painting the Unposed Figure in Watercolor. David Sanmiguel is an editor and designer of more than 25 art instruction books. He also works as an art critic for various national newspapers.