Design & Composition Secrets of Professional Artists: 16 Successful Painters Show How They Create Prize-Winning Work

by International Artist (Editor)

A great painting starts with a great composition. In this beautifully illustrated book, sixteen talented artists spell out how they approach composition using overlays, diagrams and over 120 examples, showing readers exactly what they did to finish up with a fantastic painting. And as the concept of composition becomes more clear, readers will discover a way of thinking that improves their work immeasurably, creating endless painting possibilities--because if anything separates the pro from the amateur, it's their approach to composition. * Covers all mediums
* Shows exactly what goes on in the artist's mind when they compose a painting
* Illustrates the 10 essential composition elements
* Analyzes color, space, shape values and volumes as design tactics

Genres: Art

127 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended by my Composition class instructor. I learned a lot from this amazing book. The art is stunning! The information invaluable. Not to be missed for the anyone interested in the subject.

[Painting · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes I forgets or I run out of ideas and need to swipe one from someplace.