60 Minutes to Better Painting: Sharpen Your Skills in Oil and Acrylic

by Craig Nelson

Concentrating on quick studies allows painters to get to the essence of painting. This proven method focuses on the gist of the subject and the ability to make fast decisions, rather than the minute details that seem to mire some artists and prevent them from improving. Based on more than 10 years of quick studies classes the author has taught to students of all mediums and abilities, this guide features lots of examples, step-by-step demonstrations and engaging exercises that will have readers diving right in. After a brief explanation of how and why this painting approach works, readers will explore nine distinctive areas where quick studies will improve their painting, -Editing and Brush Confidence -Color and Composition Exploration -Lighting effects -Capturing new subjects -Basic practice and recreation

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, How To

144 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2002

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book very helpful, and particularly used the lesson and comments regarding viewing a subject in terms of mass and form in a recent still life. I will probably revisit this book.

[Kitty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful if you want to overcome creative block and let go of perfection paralysis