Painting the Still Life

Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, New York, U.S.A, 1985. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 1st Printing. 144 pages. FIRST PRINTING. This book is in very good or better condition and an excellent copy. Ex-library book with normal marks etc. The dust jacket has been protected by a removable clear plastic cover but has two tiny closed tears at the head of spine. It has no tears to the pages and no pages are missing from the book. The spine of the book is still in tight, straight condition. Items are in stock and will be shipped same day or next business day directly from our Australian address. SYNOPSIS: The equivalent of a foundation course in traditional oil painting for beginning to intermediate level artists, this in-depth book uses the still life as a practical way to master oil techniques. The still life is a practical, forgiving genre as it does not require the likeness of a portrait or the accurate proportions of the figure and, unlike the landscape, it doesn't change with the weather. Instead, it gives aspiring artists ample time to study and the opportunity to look closer. It can be used as a purely formal subject for drawing and painting techniques, or a platform for emotional expression using personal symbolism and imagery. However, though the still life is used throughout as a teaching tool, this is first and foremost a book about oil painting. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Reference, Oil Painting, Painting, Life Drawing; ISBN: 0823038602. ISBN/EAN: 9780823038602. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 0002766. . 9780823038602