Book Description
The detailed, clearly illustrated guide to federal patterns
Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 is a single-source book of pattern drawings illustrating the form, character, scale, and proportion of Federal Style ornament and detail built in New England primarily from 1780 to 1820.
Conveniently organized in sections for cornices, door and window casings, chair rails, baseboards, mantels, and fences, Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 features 300 detailed line drawings that are useful to architects, interior designers, and preservationists. An accompanying CD-ROM contains the drawings in the following formats: vector PDF, Postscript, DXF for PC, and PowerCadd for Mac.
Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 offers architects and interior designers a fresh look at this uniquely American style to provide a springboard for design inspiration and new ideas.
Customer Reviews:
Book has given me some ideas.......2007-03-30
The book is well illustrated and true to the topic. I thought a little too much time was spent on the dimensions of the illustrated work in how the book need to be adjusted for the size of the book and not any time spent explaining how the woodworkers of the time accomplished the work, Example how was a flute cut with the top end round and the bottom end flat. How are tongues added to a fluted column? There are no explanations of the wonderfully illustrated woodworking just where the work is located and how to measure the work.
A Great Book for Sure, Including Strong Support from Authors.......2007-01-22
"Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820" is the culmination of an astounding research project. The detailed drawings are based on design elements from homes built during the Federal Era in the New England region, and include detailed images of cornices, door and window casings, chair rails, baseboards and more.
All drawings are captured in a variety of formats on a CD-ROM that comes with the book, which is a helpful tool for modern day designers hoping to faithfully reproduce the elegance of Federal Style architecture.
For some time now, I have been fascinated with the Federal Style, so much so that I decided to decorate and furnish my new office as if it were a page from history, circa 1815. I was a bit confused how to adapt a door arch to my particular circumstance, so I e-mailed the authors of this book, MaryBeth Mudrick and Lawrence D. Smith, for advice. I was most pleased with the prompt and professional reply I received from them. Throughout the duration of my project, which stretched out for many months, MaryBeth and Lawrence provided invaluable guidance at many critical junctures, always with patience and a friendly touch. With my copy of their text close by at all times, these pros led me toward a Federal Style look that far exceeded my original expectations. Thomas Jefferson would have felt right at home!
Elegant, exhaustive and authoritative.......2005-09-13
Oh, this is an elegant book, with highly detailed drawings of every molding, mantels, doors, room designs, etc. that you can imagine, all in the beautiful American Federal Style. In this book, you can 'invade' historic homes and 'walk out' with measured detailed drawings of all of the best features -- without anyone catching you in the act.
Book Description
Using inspiring visual examples, this handbook simplifies the complexities of watercolor painting, so artists of all levels can build their skills and achieve better results.
Presented in an easy-to-reference format that covers everything from materials to marketing, this guide provides artists with simple, direct instruction for: using tonal values to create a better painting; creating attractive pen and watercolor drawings; using glazes to create atmosphere and mood; directing the viewer's eye by controlling focus and edges; painting subjects every artist must master.
Wade includes trouble-shooting tips, self-critique questionnaires and helpful hints artists can quickly absorb and apply. With its unique, interactive approach to teaching, this guide is the next best thing to attending a one-on-one workshop.
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Good advice, well organized.......2007-05-03
I was very impressed with this book. The side tabs make it easy to go directly to the section you want. Advice was excellent and well presented.
Extraordinary watercolor, great teacher.......2007-01-03
A beautifully printed hard cover book by an extraordinary watercolor artist. The book is filled with outstanding examples of landscapes, cityscapes from all over the world. In addition to being an inspired World class watercolor artist, Robert Wade is also a great teacher, the book is filled with practical advise and hands on lessons on color mixing, painting people,skies,glazing,location painting and many other subjects.Just to be able to look at his outstanding paintings would easily justify buying this book.
Understanding Watercolor.......2006-11-04
Excellent handbook for the serious watercolorist. Robert Wade has a great approach to some of the more difficult aspects of painting with watercolor. He is brief, to the point, yet his explanations make sense! Enjoyable reading and a great reference tool.
I wish I discovered this earlier!.......2006-08-13
What a wonderful book with terrific instructions and insights. Replaces 20 books in my collection which don't come close to the wisdom this book provides.
My favorite watercolor book.......2006-06-25
I have a library of over 60 watercolor books, and this is by far my favorite. I also own all of Wades's tapes, and his new CD. I find them to be an extension of the book. I took a workshop from a famous watercolor teacher who had us doing wash on top of wash. She must have gotten the idea from Wade as he has a section on just that topic. He covers washes on top of finished paintings that changes the character of the painting completely. A fasinating book that I return to over and over again.
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The abundant variety of flowers is a never-ending source of inspiration for all artists. Whether it's the graceful shape of a tulip or the cheerful colors of a daffodil, each flower has its own unique beauty. The Flower Painter's Essential Handbook teaches readers how to find that beauty, and features:
-50 of today's most popular flowers, from azaleas to water lilies
-Step-by-step instructions that show artists how to capture the exact qualities of each flower
-Helpful suggestions for customizing projects to the artist's individual style
-A "getting started" section that covers basic materials, techniques and colors for beginning artists
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For Artists, Collectors, and Lovers of Beauty.......2007-03-24
This books is simply magically. I purchased it in hopes of improving my understanding of painting flowers, in order to really bring my fantasy artwork to life. It was all that I hoped for and more, showcasing the beautiful work of some of the most renowned watercolor flower artists.
Each artist has a section that displays a sampling of their work, along with excerpts from their sketchbooks. These sketchbooks are accompanied by lovely notes regarding the artist's process and thoughts during creation. There is also a short section containing each artist's favorite paint colors, etc.
A truly enjoy book for the artist, whether beginner or advanced as well as for the lover of flowers and art. Also comes with a few postcards in the back for you to paint on. A delight!
Not quite what I was looking for.......2006-01-16
Artists and examples were not as varied as I would have liked. It lends itself more to keeping a watercolor flower journal than for techniques on painting floral pictures.
Thirteen leading floral artists offer insights .......2005-06-09
Any amateur artist interested in learning via the sketching efforts of others will find these step-by-step techniques in The Watercolor Artist's Flower Handbook: Leading Floral Artists Show How To Capture The Beauty Of Flowers to be specific and easy to follow. Thirteen leading floral artists offer insights on how they work, from choosing materials to sketching and producing polished results. Add ready-to-point postcards bound into the book and you have an extraordinary beginner's kit.
Customer Reviews:
Watercolour Problems and Solutions.......2007-02-20
Any book by Trudy Friend is great in my opinion. She show you how to use watercolour with pencils in a varity of different techniques.
Book Description
This fundamental guide to creating beautiful watercolor paintings includes practical advice and features demonstrations of both traditional and experimental methods. Students learn techniques that make the most of the translucent quality of watercolor pigments and discover ways to achieve a variety of effects that include creating convincing cloud formations, foliage, sunlight, and mist. Titles in the new Artist's Handbook Series are designed for dedicated amateurs but will also by used and valued by professional artists. Each title in the series has a sturdy hardcover binding, allowing it to be taken out to the field as handily as it is used in the studio. The books' hidden spiral bindings keep pages lying flat, so students can work freely with their art materials without having to fight with their instruction manual. Each title supplements textual instruction with more than 400 color illustrations showing paintings in various stages of completion. There is detailed information on artists' tools, techniques, mixing colors, creating special effects, and trouble-shooting to correct errors. All Artist's Handbooks show examples of works by famous artists in the respective media to help students see how each medium has been used by world-renowned masters.
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J.M.W. Turner: Watercolors & Drawings (Ashmolean Handbooks)
Luke Harman
Manufacturer: Ashmolean Museum
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Painting Water (Watercolour Tips and Techniques)
ASIN: 1854441213 |
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This collection of Turner's art is one of the most representative of his watercolors and drawings and shows why he was considered the greatest artist of his time.
Book Description
Newly published titles in the growing “Artist's Handbook” series are written for dedicated amateurs and can also be used and valued by professional artists. Each Artist's Handbook has a sturdy hardcover binding so that it can be taken out to the field for guidance or used in the studio. Hidden spiral bindings keep pages lying flat so that artists can refer to them while working with their materials. Each title supplements textual instruction with 400-to-600 color illustrations showing artwork in various stages of completion. Readers will also find information on artists' tools, techniques, color-mixing, creating special effects, and trouble-shooting to correct errors. This book demonstrates the techniques that must be mastered by students of the exquisite art of Chinese brush painting. All aspects of the art are covered, with emphasis on special materials, and discussion of Chinese graphic style and color composition. Students are also introduced to the special types of paper, brushes, and ink sticks required for Chinese painting. Particular attention is given to depictions of flowers, branches, bamboo, fruits, fish and animals in natural settings, trees, landscapes, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and other subjects typical of Chinese paintings.
Customer Reviews:
This is material that has appeared before!.......2006-07-09
Be warned: If you have used other books on Chinese painting, there is a good chance you have seen the material in this volume before. It is an amalgamation of material on Chinese brush painting culled from several sources, including 1) work by Pauline Cherrett and 2) Wang Jianan and Cai Xaoli's Oriental Painting Course. There is nothing, however, in the book or the Amazon product description that gives you any indication of this!
That said, if you are a beginner this might be a good book for you. It seems like they've taken their material from good sources. You might, however, be better off learning a consistent approach from a single author. Your call. For me, I'm returning it.
Book Description
Methods to create wet and dry-paper watercolor paintings are shown, as are different effects achieved with differing grades of paper.
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- Comprehensive Guide for the Experienced
- This book is a poor guide for beginners & no "Artist's hndbk
- Best art instruction book
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The Artist's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing, Watercolor & Oil Painting
Angela Gair
Manufacturer: MetroBooks
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ASIN: 1586637665 |
Book Description
From simple first strokes to elaborate finished paintings, this complete guide leads the beginner through all the tricks and techniques an artist needs to know. The handbook features more than 250 pages of original, colorful, and simple projects. Novices will learn the underlying theory, master the basic principles, and benefit from helpful hints.
Customer Reviews:
Comprehensive Guide for the Experienced.......2004-12-01
If you have no idea where to start with painting and drawing I recommend "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain".
This Artist's Handbook is a terrific resource for those with some experience who are looking to expand their range of skills.
The section on using pastels was particularly helpful.
A great value, quality art book!
This book is a poor guide for beginners & no "Artist's hndbk.......1998-09-21
This book is of little use to beginners as it does not offer a progressive method to help one learn to either draw or paint. It is most certainly not an "...Artist's Hanbook" as it doesen't even begin to touch on the interests and problems of artists.The first book I would recommend to beginners and/or intermediate/advanced students for learning how to learn to draw is THE NATURAL WAY TO DRAW by Kimon Nicolaides. For beginning Painters I would recommend LEARNING [or STARTING} TO PAINT IN OILS by Bernard Dunstan.
Best art instruction book.......1997-12-14
By far the best book I have ever read to learn how to paint and draw
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- useful book
- A book for someone who want to be an artist
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Watercolor Handbook
Ettore Maiotti
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
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The Watercolor Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artists
ASIN: 0517563061
Release Date: 1986-12-13 |
Book Description
Perfect for reference, practice, and inspiration, covers all the preliminaries of selecting and preparing materials, and step-by-step study of the masters.
160 full-color and 25 black-and-white illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
useful book.......2007-04-08
It's a pity that this book has not been reprinted. I found it in the library, and felt, after reading through it, that it is one of the better books for beginners on water-colour painting. It provides simple exercises in abstract painting, as well as figurative, landscape and still life water-colours. There are also tips on painting nudes and animals. Best of all, it shows how these simple techniques were used by the great masters like Delacroix, Gauguin, van Gogh, Renoir, Klee and Cezanne to create beautiful paintings. Techniques are supplemented by reproductions from pages of the great masters' sketch books. This is a simple but effective book.
A book for someone who want to be an artist.......2001-02-13
At first I only want to find some information for painting with watercolour. But when I read this book, it is very encouraging me. I have never study a watercolour with such depth as the book has directed me. It really helps me to appreciate great masters work. You will feel yourself able do the same as the book tell you. Also, it is simple and not too complicated to understand.
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