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Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Painting & paintings
Keep the page in your book with this gorgeous pack of 10 foiled
bookmarks, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon and featuring
artwork by Vincent van Gogh. Demonstrating influence from
Impressionism and Japanese prints, Almond Blossom was painted in
response to the birth of Vincent van Gogh's nephew. Motivated by
the occasion and moved by his brother Theo naming the child after
him, Van Gogh painted Almond Blossom as a gift in celebration of
the event. He had previously been greatly inspired by flowering
trees, and appreciated their power as symbols of rebirth.
Artists use sketchbooks for a myriad of purposes - to capture a
moment, to develop an idea, to record a scene... This book advises
on how to enjoy keeping a sketchbook and how to make the most of
their use. With practical examples throughout, it is a beautiful
and valuable guide that will inspire you to pick up a pencil or
brush, mark the page and start your own visual diary. Topics
covered include looking at different types of sketchbooks - their
size, theme and purpose; ideas for drawing and painting in a
sketchbook inside, outside or while travelling and advice on
professional sketchbooks and scrapbooks.
This new introduction to El Greco (1541-1614) follows the artist
from his native island to Venice, Rome, Madrid, and then Toledo,
the ecclesiastical capital of Spain. El Greco's ability to
assimilate different artistic techniques and approaches to religion
and philosophy enabled him to develop one of the most original
styles of painting in the history of Europe. Despite his highly
successful career he was unappreciated for centuries after his
death, and this book examines how his genius was rediscovered in
the nineteenth century.
Combat stress and anxiety and release your own inner creative with
this beautiful mindful watercolour book. In this simple and vibrant
guide, hugely popular Instagram muse @TerryRunyan explores the art
of watercolour through the lens of mindfulness, presenting
activities and projects which you can paint along with as you allow
your creative side to flourish. This watercolour guide is easy and
accessible for beginners, as Runyan gently delves into the basics
of the artform, starting with simple techniques which you can
follow along with, as well as presenting some fun projects ideas
for painters to explore. Alongside beautiful examples of the
techniques and styles explored in the book, Runyan also encourages
readers to practice mindfulness as they paint, and explores the
ways in which art can be used to help improve mental health.
Exploring the idea of 'perfectly imperfect watercolours', Runyan
places emphasis on self-expression and allowing yourself to make
mistakes. Painting Happiness also includes fun projects for readers
to try at home, including: Turning blobs into birds Creating wild
hairstyles Experimenting with different prompts to paint at least
one thing a day From technical skills and notes on materials to
insight into the creative process, this book has everything you
need to start flourishing in watercolour.
Painting is not a vagabond's craft. From the 15th through the 17th
Centuries, painters studied past techniques in order to evaluate
the possibility of improvement through a process of logical
progression. This book is divided into chapters (Keys) that explain
each a major step forward in technique and propose the master to
whom credit should be given.
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