Alla prima ii everything i know about painting--and more

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Alla prima ii everything i know about painting--and more

Richard Schmid. Richard Schmid spent two years updating the original edition giving him the opportunity to fine tune and greatly expand what is generally regarded as the art world's foremost book for painters seeking serious instruction in representational painting. While all of the information in the original edition has been retained, Richard Schmid revised it for greater clarity, adding abundantly to the text in response to the thousands of artists who contacted him over the years with questions and suggestions. The chapter on color, for example, which was 48 pages is now 75 pages long. Alla Prima II is over a third larger overall, with over pages, and images of paintings, photos, step-by-step sequences, diagrams and bibliography. Plus, Alla Prima II includes a comprehensive index for convenience. I tend to stay away from modern didactic painting books filled with colourful pictures, preferring older books that are more descriptive. These are designed primarily to teach one the different elements and principles of painting, concepts which so important but often neglected or just ignored by painters. Too many "step-by-step" painting books are full of pretty pictures that are of little value as the whole purpose of painting is not simply to copy a scene in front of you or to reproduce a painting painted by another artist. Art is a synthesis of ideas, feelings, and visual impressions, all which lead to a unique interpretation. Granted, Richard Schmid's book is jam-packed full of incredibly beautiful images, but the real difference between this book and other how-to-paint books is that whereas the latter are concerned with the mere mechanics of painting, his book is also a journey that uncovers the intimate relationship between a painter and the scene she or he is trying to capture.

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Alla prima ii everything i know about painting--and more

This new volume includes all of the information contained in the original printings, and all material has been extensively revised for increased clarity. It has also been considerably expanded to provide a much broader frame of reference in each of the critical aspects of painting. As with the original Alla Prima, this book offers to the artist and art lover alike the wisdom and technical savvy which comes from a classical education and a lifetime of painting and teaching. Writing as an acknowledged master, Richard gracefully leads his reader through the subtleties of painting theory and technique with refreshing directness and unmatched technical authority. With an emphasis on painting from life, he writes with warm humor about the joys and trials of being an artist. He brings to life the romance of Bravura painting and examines the mysteries of color in fascinating detail. A new view of design is offered, along with insights into the thinking of the great Masters.

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It wasn't what I thought it was going to be. Previous page. I recommend this book for any serious artist or student of painting. Well worth the money. May each painting you do from that sacred place include an expression of gratitude for the extraordinary privilege of being an artist. United Kingdom. Used - Softcover Condition: As New. Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book! Try again! Customer Reviews. Well, overall this is a decent painting book.

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Schmid is a really good painter and this is a really good book. All Countries Canada U. I can't resist buying every book on how to improve my paintings. Still Five Stars. The chapter on color, for example, which was 48 pages is now 75 pages long. Unfortunately, the book is overpriced. Related Items. Alla Prima by Schmid 87 results You searched for: Author: schmid ,. How lucky for us! Take a look at visual refrences and concepts from historical and contempary artists. Binding tight and square. The book could have been much shorter, more bullet points, straight to the ideas, more elegant and effective in a sense, but surely much less authentic. As I looked at my paintings from college I was frustrated with my lack of experience.