Synopsis
Collins Art Class is a practical teaching book to inspire artists, whether beginners or the more experienced, to start painting or to try new techniques. Superbly illustrated and designed, this book is the definitive instructional guide offering help, advice and professional experience to encourage you to roll up your sleeves, set up your easel and begin to paint. A structured painting course that caters for all levels of skill and experience - from simple exercises to more advanced projects Candid demonstrations that demystify the act of painting - practising artists share their successes (and setbacks) with the reader Helpful advice from the professionals, including collecting resources and references, painting on location, and working with models Basic tips and techniques - brushes, paints, supports, mediums, primers, paint effects, basic perspective, and much more Over 750 full-colour photographs and illustrations, including more than 120 specially commissioned studies and full-size paintings
About the Author
Simon Jennings trained at the Royal College of Art, London and has been a visiting lecturer at a number of leading art schools. He has conceived and designed many books on art and design, including The Ways of Drawing series, Vincent van Gogh - The Complete Self Portraits, Artist's Wisdom and Collins Arist's Manual
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