Creating a great-looking painting need not require extensive knowledge of art theory -- just a favorite photograph, a few basic materials, and The Ultimate Guide to Painting from Photographs! Readers will discover how to turn their photos into beautiful paintings with:
-40 step-by-step demonstrations covering the most popular mediums, including watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel, from a range of artistic perspectives
-Helpful how-to sections on photography basics and the secrets of combining photo references
-A wide variety of subject matter, from landscapes and buildings to wildlife and flowers
A picture is worth a thousand words, and readers will learn how to translate their photos into beautiful paintings with The Ultimate Guide to Painting from Photographs.
James Markle is Executive Editor for Fine Art and Decorative Painting for North Light Books. Layne Vanover is an associate editor at North Light Books.