The first painter's manual to cover such a wide variety of maritime subjects, this book by a noted artist and teacher offers invaluable instruction on portraying everything from docks and fishing villages to ships and a rocky coastline. Useful tips on perspective and reflections. 127 black-and-white illustrations; 11 illustrations in full color.
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Oil Painting Techniques and Materials by Harold Speed Stimulating, informative guide by noted teacher covers painting technique, painting from life, materials — paints, varnishes, oils and mediums, grounds, etc. — a painter's training, more. 64 photos. 5 line drawings.
The Art of Painting and Drawing Animals by Fredric Sweney Practical guide makes it easier for beginners as well as advanced artists to paint everything from dogs, cats, and deer to birds, sheep, and goats. 236 black-and-white illustrations, 26 in color.
Illustrating Nature: How to Paint and Draw Plants and Animals by Dorothea Barlowe, Sy Barlowe A pair of professional artists offers valuable suggestions for realistic portrayals of flowers, animals, and other natural subjects. Detailed, step-by-step demonstrations use watercolors, oils, pencil, and other media. Over 400 illustrations.
Painting Boats and Harbors by Harry R. Ballinger Artists who love the sea will treasure this illustrated guide with advice on technique, color, and composition. Ballinger shows how to paint seaworthy vessels, calm and stormy waters, sea birds, the sky, and more. 8-page color insert.
Painting Surf and Sea by Harry R. Ballinger Profusely illustrated and easy to follow, this book combines basics of composition and color mixing with simple methods for painting ocean waves and shores. 12 color and 85 black-and-white illustrations.
