By Charles Reid - Painting by Design: Getting to the Essence of Good Picture-Making (1991-03-16) [Hardcover]

by Charles Reid

Award-winning artist and popular workshop teacher, Charles Reid describes in this volume how to see painting subjects in terms of light, shadow, shape, value, and color. Opening with a series on drawing using contour and rhythm basedon photographs, the book also features down-to-earth advice for working with watercolors and oil. 200 full-color and 30 black-and-white illustrations. 12,500 first printing.

Genres: Art

Hardcover

First published March 1, 1991

About the author

Charles Clark Reid

Reviews

[Sia Karamalegos · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a lot of books about composition, figure drawing, and watercolor. I'm hesitant to rate many at 5 stars but it was warranted in this case. Charles Reid presented several ideas and strategies I haven't come across in other art literature yet. It also made me feel more empowered as I prefer more loose, less meticulous work.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

If I could only absorb all the good information in this book, I'm sure I would improve so much. There are some good exercises. Still, rather intimidating.