Acrylic: Still Lifes (HT287) (How To: Acrylic:) - Softcover

Rohlander, Nathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560108843 ISBN 13: 9781560108849

Publisher: Walter Foster Pub, 2005

Synopsis

master Still lifes in acrylic Artist Nathan Rohlander invites you into his artistic world and shows you how to re-create a number of charming still life paintings with simple, easy-to-follow instructions. In this book, he reveals his own personal approach to painting in acrylic while covering a wide range of still life subjects and basic techniques. Moreover, you’ll find a wealth of beautiful and inspiring paintings to copy and admire, making this a welcome reference to any artist’s library!

About this title

From the Author:

Painting still lifes is one of the most rewarding artistic activities, as you have complete control over the subject -- you decide what objects to paint, where to place them, and how to light the scene. I like to use acrylic for painting still lifes because the bright colors seem to pop off the canvas and demand the viewer's attention! You can also produce a wide variety of effects using acrylic -- you can dilute the paint for transparent washes of color or you can build up layers of thick paint for opaque applications. And because this medium dries quickly, you can complete a painting in a short amount of time. Throughout the following lessons, you'll discover the tools and inspiration you need to arrange dynamic setups and express your creativity as you paint your own exciting still lifes in acrylic! -
-Nathan Rohlander

About the Author:

Nathan Rohlander's bright, vibrant paintings have been featured in the pages of Esquire and Shuz magazines, on the cover of Coast magazine, in Super Bowl commercials, in numerous television shows, and even in MTV videos. Having graduated with honors and a fine arts degree from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, Nathan is currently working toward a master of fine arts at California State University, Long Beach. Nathan lives and works in Los Angeles, but he has spent considerable time in Europe, South America, and Asia, where he has been able to gain creative inspiration and refine his global perspective. Nathan's work is featured in two Walter Foster Publishing titles: Acrylic: Still Lifes, in the How to Draw and Paint Series; and in The Artist's Source Book: 80 Acrylic Painting References>/i>. Nathan lives in Los Angeles, CA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Walter Foster Pub
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1560108843
• ISBN 13: 9781560108849
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 29