Composition and design can make all the difference between a good or poor painting. This book, by professional Artist and tutor, Barbara Barrett, outlines some very important design elements which ensure that your paintings will be pleasing to the eye of the viewer.
With practice these considerations eventually become sub-concious, however we need to learn them first. An exceptional painting requires many elements, good composition is possibly the most important one!
This Guide, the first book in a series, "Artist's Guide to Painting, will impart key principals essential to good design.
Barbara has been painting, exhibiting and teaching painting for 25 years. She has taught workshops throughout the world, including South Africa, England, France, Italy, The United States of America and Ireland.
Although Barbara specializes in Watercolor, often quoted as the most difficult medium to master, she also paints in Oils, Acrylics and mixed mediums.
Barbara is a natural teacher, imparting all she knows freely and without reserve.
Whether painting photo realism, representational work, or Abstract expressionism, design is imperative to success of the work.
Learning the principals, frees up the painter to creative expression.
This book outlines a solid foundation to the Key Element in your creativity.
With practice these considerations eventually become sub-concious, however we need to learn them first. An exceptional painting requires many elements, good composition is possibly the most important one!
This Guide, the first book in a series, "Artist's Guide to Painting, will impart key principals essential to good design.
Barbara has been painting, exhibiting and teaching painting for 25 years. She has taught workshops throughout the world, including South Africa, England, France, Italy, The United States of America and Ireland.
Although Barbara specializes in Watercolor, often quoted as the most difficult medium to master, she also paints in Oils, Acrylics and mixed mediums.
Barbara is a natural teacher, imparting all she knows freely and without reserve.
Whether painting photo realism, representational work, or Abstract expressionism, design is imperative to success of the work.
Learning the principals, frees up the painter to creative expression.
This book outlines a solid foundation to the Key Element in your creativity.
