Fantastic Forgeries: Paint Like Van Gogh: A Step-by-Step Course to Painting Van Gogh’s Classic Artworks

by Van Gogh Museum, Joanne Shurvell, Susan Lea (Artist)

Learn the innovative techniques of Vincent Van Gogh as you re-create some of his most famous paintings in Fantastic Paint Like Van Gogh .

Hugely prolific, Vincent Van Gogh produced over 2000 works (nearly 900 paintings and more than 1,100 drawings and sketches) in a ten-year period. His story and (largely) self-taught skills are an inspiration to budding artists everywhere.  Fantastic Forgeries  is a simple course in the artist's legendary skills , so readers can learn his innovative techniques and then adapt and apply those techniques to their own renditions and drawings.

Learn to paint like Van Gogh with this simple step-by-step course in the legendary skills of the great master. Re-create eight famous paintings including Sunflowers , Almond Blossoms , and more. Each chapter will focus on a stunning Van Gogh masterpiece and will explore the history behind the painting. Learn the techniques , re-create the masterpieces, and then apply Van Gogh’s genius to your own paintings!

Genres: Art

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2016

Reviews

[Janet Knudsen]

This gorgeous book is aimed at skilled artists. The instructions are clear and helpful. This is a wonderful guide to painting Van Gogh's stunning works of art.