Architecture Transformed: A History of the Photography of Buildings from 1839 to the Present
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    Cervin Robinson , and Joel Herschman
    Manufacturer: MIT Press
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    ASIN: 0262181215
    Architecture Transformed: a History of the Photography of Buildings From 1839 to the Present
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      Cervin And Herschman, Joel Robinson
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      Architecture Transformed: a History of the Photography of Buildings From 1839 to the Present
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        Architecture Transformed. A History of the Photography of Buildings from 1839 to the Present.
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          		Architecture Transformed. A History of the Photography of Buildings from 1839 to the Present.
          Cervin & Joel HERSCHMAN: ROBINSON
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          Architecture Transformed: A History of the Photography of Buildings from 1839 to the Present
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            Cervin Robinson
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            ARCHITECTURE TRANSFORMED: A HISTORY OF THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF BUILDINGS FROM 1839 TO THE PRESENT
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              		ARCHITECTURE TRANSFORMED: A HISTORY OF THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF BUILDINGS FROM 1839 TO THE PRESENT
              C. & Herschman, J. Robinson
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              Architecture Transformed: A History of the Photography of Buildings from 1839 to the Present
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                		Architecture Transformed: A History of the Photography of Buildings from 1839 to the Present
                Cervin; Herschman, Joel Robinson
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                The Natural Way to Paint: Rendering the Figure in Watercolor Simply and Beautifully
                Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                • Wonderful Reid ...as usual
                • Charles Reid is amazing
                • The Natural Way to Paint: Rendiering the Figure in Watercolor SImply and Beautifully
                • Simply the best instruction book on watercolor
                • excellent book
                		 The Natural Way to Paint: Rendering the Figure in Watercolor Simply and Beautifully
                Charles Reid
                Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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                ASIN: 082303173X

                Book Description

                This instructional book approaches the figure organically, showing readers how to observe its basic shapes and subtle nuances through practical exercises and lessons in the art of seeing with a painter's eye.

                Step-by-step demonstrations in contour drawing teach how to capture the overall essence of the human form, then lessons in gesture drawing emphasize the body's linear rhythms in various poses. Painting techniques progress from silhouette to three-dimensional forms through clever uses of light, shadow, color, and value.

                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Reid ...as usual.......2007-09-04

                Charles Reid does his usual "bang-up" job. The pictures make you want to pick up a brush immediately. I also have one of his early books...very worn by now...and this one doesn't disappoint me either.

                5 out of 5 stars Charles Reid is amazing.......2007-08-05

                This book is so helpful..from the preparatory sketch to painting in watercolor, he teaches it all. His techniques are simply amazing, and I've learned more from this book than anything else...I FULLY recommend this book

                5 out of 5 stars The Natural Way to Paint: Rendiering the Figure in Watercolor SImply and Beautifully.......2007-04-03

                I have other books by Charles Reid that I love. I didn't know that this book was still available, so I was thrilled to find it. It is a great book on painting the figure. I am an art teacher, so I will share it contents with my students.

                5 out of 5 stars Simply the best instruction book on watercolor.......2007-03-20

                If you like Mr. Reid work, then you'll love this one. If you have one book
                to buy for watercolor, then this is the only one you need. This book will teach you alot, if you are ready to invest yourself.
                The spontaneity usually associated with watercolor is an illusion, and this
                book with simple exercise will help you control this medium, and help you
                cause accident that others call spontaneity.

                5 out of 5 stars excellent book.......2007-03-08

                AS usual, Reid does an excellent job in showing artist how to paint the figure and in capturing the subtle little items that make a figure painting successful.
                Putting People in Your Paintings
                Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                • Help for the beginner to add figures to their paintings
                • amateur
                • Awesome!
                		 Putting People in Your Paintings
                Laurel Hart
                Manufacturer: North Light Books
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                5. The Figure in Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused (Simple Fast & Focused) The Figure in Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused (Simple Fast & Focused)

                ASIN: 1581807805

                Book Description

                Clear Instruction from an Award-Winning Artist

                *No other book provides such clear instruction for putting people into paintings *Watercolor and people is a can't-miss combo--the most popular medium with the most popular subject matter!

                A lot of books teach artists how to draw portraits or figures, but this book takes that concept one step further, showing readers how to put those people into realistic scenes. It's never been easier to capture the essence of people, with:

                *11 step-by-step watercolor demonstrations, featuring interiors, landscapes, cityscapes and more *Inspirational quotes to keep artists motivated and encourage them to put people they care about into their paintings *A look at all the basics: shapes, values, composition, color and watercolor techniques

                Customer Reviews:

                4 out of 5 stars Help for the beginner to add figures to their paintings.......2007-09-26

                The author gives good instruction on how to add figures to watercolor, using her own work as examples. The instructions go from basic palettes to value sketches and show demonstrations.

                The author's style is quick and loose. This will seem less intimidating to beginners, who could be easily frustrated when they can't achieve some of the luminous and detailed results of a master.

                The author's palette has great suggestions, such as transparent red oxide and yellow oxide, which are transparent versions of palette standards like Venetian Red and Yellow Ochre. But she does recommend alizarin crimson, which today is easily replaced by quinacridone rose or violet and which is less likely to fade. A quibble, but I feel alizarin crimson is better replaced by the quinacridone pigments these days. She shows mixing variation with red-yellow-blue, using manganese blue, but you should be aware this will be manganese hue.

                The most valuable part of the book for beginners might be how to do value sketches, using black and white photos or rendering in digital software to see the darks and lights. She shows how dark shadows behind figures can be manipulated to add life and light to the painting--washing in a mix of brighter colors that still have the same value as the deep shadow, but are livelier and more pleasing to the eye.

                The best paintings are the ones of Hart's father and his peach orchard. The peaches glow and the shadows on the face and under boxes and barrows are interesting. Her style is not tight and photographic, but it gets the message across beautifully. Any beginner who wants to try portraits and figures can benefit from this book.

                3 out of 5 stars amateur.......2007-04-12

                The paintings in this book are amateur and uninspiring. It is a good book for a beginning watercolorist, as it offers a lot of the usual paint, paper, brushes advice, but the paintings themselves are less than exciting.

                5 out of 5 stars Awesome!.......2007-03-16

                This book was amazing. I loved the pictures and it had very helpful information. I would definately recommend this book to anyone intersted in painting. The paintings were beautiful, this lady knows what she's doing!
                The Figure in Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused (Simple Fast & Focused)
                Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                • Human figure painting
                • Mel Stabin...Figures
                • not for the beginner
                • An attractive, high quality book but ...
                • Loose, Wonderful Figure Painting!
                		 The Figure in Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused (Simple Fast & Focused)
                Mel Stabin
                Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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                Binding: Paperback

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                ASIN: 0823016943

                Book Description

                Following in the footsteps of Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused is Mel Stabin's latest: The Figure in Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused. Capturing a figure's unique personality and multifaceted quality in watercolor is challenging-but Stabin demonstrates, step by step, how the new artist can capture the figure by painting simply, directly, and with intense focus on the "essence" of a person. Readers will discover tested techniques and hands-on tips for painting portraits, people in an environment, and groups of people, as well as for painting people from photographs. They'll also find a treasury of valuable advice on design, composition, shape, value, color, and more!

                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars Human figure painting.......2006-08-09

                This is a wonderful book with lovely paintings in it and clear prose to help one improve and try new techniques.

                4 out of 5 stars Mel Stabin...Figures.......2006-03-03

                An excellent book for those who wish to improve 'figures in transparent watercolor....One of my favorites....Jack, Ohio

                4 out of 5 stars not for the beginner.......2005-07-10

                I agree with another reviewer who finds this otherwise beautiful book light on instructional details. I happen to love Stabin's painting style, and I do find copying his paintings to be very illuminating. I still rate this book highly because much can be gleaned from studying and copying his work, which is fresh, economical, and transparent. Perhaps I would rather recommend it, though, for the more advanced artist.

                4 out of 5 stars An attractive, high quality book but ..........2004-12-30

                I prefer Mel's earlier book which is more place-oriented (the term "landscape" seems strangely inappropriate and inadequate) and perhaps because I find his figure painting similar to that of well-known East coast artist Charles Reid. I actually love the figure painting style of both artists but I already have Charles' figure painting book(unique and inspiring) and Mel's first book -- which is beautiful and prescribes a simple approach that I find refreshing and inspiring.

                Of course the images here are wonderful (the simplified image of a woman in a hat and skirt in front of a building was particularly striking) and the text thoughtful & direct.

                4 out of 5 stars Loose, Wonderful Figure Painting!.......2004-12-22

                The photorealistic figure painting in most books is intimidating and, to many, unappealing. Mel Stabin liberates us from this tight, souless style. His people are fresh and fast, and something of their essence of the person is captured.

                Stabin's instruction, which could be more plentiful, is full of useful information. Copying his paintings is very instructive. As is his former book Watercolor: Simple, Fast and Focused, this book is a gift to watercolorists and those who love looking at spontaneous, fresh paintings.

                Two other painter-authors who use this loose style for figures are Charles Reid and, for the nude figure, Douglas Lew (Painting from Life).
                Painting People in Watercolor: A Design Approach (Practical Art Books)
                Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                • Wow! Get this Book!
                • My all-time favorite art book
                • Can be used for all media
                • Painting People in Watercolor: A Design Approach
                • A Must-Have Book for Watercolor Portrait Artists
                		 Painting People in Watercolor: A Design Approach (Practical Art Books)
                Alex Powers
                Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill Publications
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                ASIN: 0823038688

                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars Wow! Get this Book!.......2007-08-25

                I did watercolor portraits for a Level I college class. Samples of Powers works were in the book recommended for the course, of which I did not get until the course was over. After getting the book, "Everything you ever wanted to know about Watercolor," I was so intrigued with Powers work that I had to get this book.

                "Painting People in Watercolor" is a very thorough book. Powers covers all the design elements and principles of painting and gives examples of each. His style of combining realism with abstraction and the way that he works his portraits in with the backgrounds makes his work both interesting and powerful. My original style was totally representational and I never new what to do with the background. Thanks to Alex Powers I have found a new way to paint that I am very excited about.

                If you have any interest in painting watercolor portraits with power, movement and emotion, do miss out on getting this book. I read it twice before I painted another portrait and my work has much more vigor. I'll read this book over and over as I continue to paint.

                5 out of 5 stars My all-time favorite art book.......2007-03-10

                I happen to like paintings that are not completely realistic and that take advantage of techniques such as using unpainted white paper as highlights. I also like artwork that has lots of lost edges, for example a leg blending into the background and your mind has to fill in the line of the leg. I don't care for 100% realism (take a photo), but I am not a fan of completely abstract paintings either. The point is that I already know what I like and don't like, and you too probably have some idea as to what you like and don't like.

                Alex Powers breaks down the different design components of art and shows how he emphasizes the components of value and line to create his art work. However, he encourages you not to just copy his style but to find those components of art (line, color, value, edges, shape, etc.) that appeal to you and make your own artwork by emphasizing them. It is his discussion of the these different components and their relationship to one another that makes this book invaluable. For example, if you want to emphasize the use of value then you should deemphasize color. In this book Alex Powers explains why and covers many other similar design considerations.

                The text of this book is fabulous and should appeal to any artist. However, I found the text to be a bonus, as the truth is that I bought the book because I liked the pictures (lost edges, etc.). Although, like a previous reviewer, I don't believe the cover is represtative of the work found inside.

                4 out of 5 stars Can be used for all media.......2006-11-22

                Well rounded approach that can be used in painting in all media. Although his approach is primarily realistic, the principals work well with abstract and non-objective subjects also.

                4 out of 5 stars Painting People in Watercolor: A Design Approach.......2006-07-29

                The book is well presented in an easily readable format. The
                subject matter is informative with beautiful illustrations and it would appeal to both the beginner and the more experienced artist.

                5 out of 5 stars A Must-Have Book for Watercolor Portrait Artists.......2006-07-16

                No well stocked watercolor library should be without this important book by Alex Powers. From understanding the human form to a thorough knowledge of design, Powers impacts an artist's skill. The work in this book guides in how to take your portraits from sterile mug shots to emotional works of art, full of drama and motion.
                Painting People (Watercolor for the Fun of It)
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                  Michaelin Otis
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                  ASIN: 1581805608

                  Book Description

                  Watercolor for the Fun of It: Painting People presents simple, beginning instruction in an uncluttered form, using a concrete, realistic style that beginners like to emulate. Readers will find:

                  * Step-by-step instruction that covers drawing, composition, lighting and techniques to produce reliable results

                  * 12 step-by-step demonstrations showing various poses, like head and shoulders, seated, standing and profile

                  * A Quick-Start Guide provides an essential overview of the best materials to use, basic tips and a glossary of terms

                  Painters can't help but have fun when they follow the reassuring instruction and inspiring artwork.
                  Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor
                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                  • there is also a softcover version
                  		 Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor
                  Don Andrews
                  Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill Pubns
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                  Binding: Hardcover

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                  5. The Big Book of Drawing and Painting the Figure The Big Book of Drawing and Painting the Figure

                  ASIN: 0823025489

                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars there is also a softcover version.......2005-10-18

                  Don Andrews is reknowned for his incredible use of vibrant colors - he can mix a dozen colors together and never get mud! (I can also recommend his video for an over-the-shoulder view of Don at work.)

                  [...]
                  Figure Painting in Watercolor
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                    		Figure Painting in Watercolor
                    Charles Reid
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                    Binding: Hardcover

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                    ASIN: 0823017109
                    Basic People Painting: Techniques in Watercolor (Basic Techniques)
                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                    • Basic People Painting: A Brief Overview
                    • This book will make a dramatic difference in your portraits.
                    		 Basic People Painting: Techniques in Watercolor (Basic Techniques)

                    Manufacturer: North Light Books
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                    Binding: Paperback

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                    ASIN: 0891347313

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars Basic People Painting: A Brief Overview.......2007-02-23

                    The cover of this book caught my eye as an artist just mustering the bravery to paint people. The suggestions of human movement, without minute, photo-like details, suggested the book was a super way to start incorporating people into one's paintings. Simple strokes suggest people and their activities.

                    However, the book does even more than that. It discusses and illustrates how bodily proportions vary at different ages, provides samples of people in various cultural dress, and even discusses facial shadows, etc.

                    For the beginner people watercolorist -- this book may be all they will need to achieve results that are satisfying and vital.

                    5 out of 5 stars This book will make a dramatic difference in your portraits........1998-06-01

                    Having stumbled upon this book quite by accident, I was thrilled to find that the clear format, easily followed instructions, and wonderful graphics resulted in instant improvement of my watercolour portraits. There are suggestions about layers of color, highlighting, organizing your image, to name a few, that will add life and dimension to your work quickly and easily. This book will be a welcome addition to any reference library that a watercolor portrait artist is compiling.
                    People in Watercolor (No Experience Required!)
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                      Wendy Mattson
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                      5. Watercolor Basics: People Watercolor Basics: People

                      ASIN: 1581807198

                      Book Description

                      This is one of the rare watercolor guides that focuses on painting people while keeping novices in mind. Readers will enjoy satisfying, near-instant results as they take on the challenge of painting family and friends in a realistic style. Beginners can look forward to:

                      -19 full step-by-step demonstrations and 14 mini-demos done using proven, time-tested techniques

                      -A getting-started guide, complete materials lists, glossary and Quick Tips sidebars to begin painting immediately

                      -The signature No Experience Required! approach--fun, lighthearted and reliable
                      Figure in Watercolour
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                        		Figure in Watercolour
                        David Sanmiguel
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