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1) Horse
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Language
English
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"A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history Kentucky, 1850. Jarrett, an enslaved groom, and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. As the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young...
Publisher
International Artists
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
143 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Combining the most popular medium -- watercolor -- with the most significant element of the landscape -- the sky -- this spectacular gallery of paintings will appeal to a variety of readers. It includes: * 23 start-to-finish, step-by-step demonstrations showcasing a spectrum of methods for painting emotive and moody skies * An eclectic mix of styles from household name artists * Insight into the way each artist's vision is translated onto the paper,...
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Publisher
Friends of the Earth
Pub. Date
1972
Physical Desc
160 p. : ill. (part col.) ; 36 cm.
Language
English
Description
For each picture-including works by Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, George Innes, Georgia O'Keeffe, Anne Poor, Albert Bierstadt, Wolf Kahn, and many others-the author provides a selection of the artist's own words that describe the painting and the scene that inspired it, along with a brief introduction to the artist and his or her work.
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Publisher
Chartwell Books
Pub. Date
c1996
Physical Desc
128 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
How to see landscapes in different visual contexts ; essential information on different techniques, media and styles ; step-by-step demonstrations throughout by contemporary artists provide detailed and inspirational instruction ; written by a practicing artist and college art tutor.
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Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications
Pub. Date
1984
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Experimental painting techniques for capturing personal responses to nature. Abstract naturalism, color & composition, form & texture, painting out, using line, collage and monoprint, new directions.
Publisher
Meredith Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
192 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Offers readers advice for paint selection, prep, and cleanup, which is two-thirds of a paint project ; Helps anyone give ordinary rooms a lavish, show-home style ; Covers proper prep techniques for interior paint jobs ; Step-by-step photographs ensure reader success and beautiful rooms ; Every page checked by painting experts at The Home Depot.
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Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
128 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sumi-e is the classic painting style of Japan, and its graceful simplicity is admired around the world. A natural follow-up to the best-selling The Sumi-e Book, The Sumi-e Dream Book demonstrates how to take the classic brushstrokes of sumi-e to a new level of painting, where creativity is inspired by deeply felt memories and spiritual expression. First, sumi-e artist Yolanda Mayhall provides a brief history and explains the philosophy behind this...
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
144 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ambitious art students, teachers, and hobbyists seeking more comprehensive instruction manuals than "Barron's Art Guides", will find what they're looking for in this substantial book. After covering much of the same material contained in the easier "Art Guides", the "All About Techniques" book illustrates and explains the fundamentals of art theory, then proceeds to step-by-step advice on how to create complete, highly finished artworks. All volumes...
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Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Pub. Date
1993, c1990
Physical Desc
144 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Corsellis is an artist known for a sensitive interpretation of light and mood. What distinguishes this book is her mastery of both oil and watercolor and her ability to interpret the same subject in each. Thus, each medium informs the other. We're also allowed glimpses into the mind of the artist as she does both oil and watercolor studies before refining her ideas into a single, light-saturated oil or watercolor painting. Her subjects span interiors...
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Publisher
North Light Books
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
127 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
If you've ever dreamed of painting in watercolor, this is the book for you. It's designed to help you start experiencing the joy of watercolor immediately -- even if you've never picked up a brush. Mark and Mary Willenbrink provide all the guidance and encouragement you need. Their painting techniques, tips and tricks help make every step you take a success, from selecting colors to designing a composition. It's like having two private art instructors...
Author
Publisher
North Light Books
Pub. Date
2001, c2002
Physical Desc
128 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Acrylic is a growing medium, yet there are very few good instruction books on the market. The two most appealing things about Jacqueline Penney's acrylic paintings are first, their subject matter, which transports you of a wonderful, relaxing holiday spot, and second, the ease with which she paints. These two features are emphasized throughout this new book.
The techniques, described in both the body of instruction and special sidebars, highlight...
Author
Publisher
North Light Books
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
125 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
As one of the most sought after workshop instructors, Charles Reid possesses certain skills that set him apart from his students. In Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions, he shares that knowledge with readers, teaching them how to become better watercolorists. Through before and after photos of various paintings, the author clearly identifies the existing problems in the painting and provides a detailed action plan with solutions to rectify the issue....
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