A Painter's Guide to Design and Composition: 27 Masters Reveal Their Secrets

by Margot Schulzke

Design makes the difference between a decent painting and an unforgettable work of art. Learn from 26 modern masters as they bare their souls and their secrets for crafting magnificent works that delight the eye at every viewing. Daniel Greene, Albert Handell, Jan Kunz, James Toogood and 22 other award-winning artists share notable insights and practical advice for making a painting succeed no matter what the subject. Packed with beautiful, inspiring paintings and a wealth of advice and instruction, this invaluable reference will show you how

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published February 7, 2006

Reviews

[Elaine Langer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those books to go back to. I thought the concepts were good, however maybe not always presented well. I kept having to reread.

[scherzo♫ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Touches on essential topics but is vague, confusing and misleading.
Better books =
Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting by Ian Roberts
Harley Brown's Eternal Truths for Every Artist by Harley Brown
The Simple Secret to Better Painting: How to Immediately Improve Your Work with the One Rule of Composition by Greg Albert