The Artist’s Handbook (Paperback)
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In this handsome and substantial handbook, a classic approach to the technical aspects of art, British artist Smith presents a wealth of information on established materials that he organizes first by function–pigments, resins, solvents, and the like–then by media categorized according to discipline. For instance, his section on drawing contains detailed entries on oil pastels, charcoal, and conte crayon. Painting elicits descriptions and depictions of the uses of watercolor, oils, and acrylics. In the printmaking and digital media and photograpzxzhy categories, Smith focuses more on method than media, with subsections on intaglio, lithography, and screenprinting in the former, and, in the latter, a 10-page discussion of computer manipulation of digital images. Throughout, he amply employs full-color illustrations and demonstrations as examples and teaching aids. This excellent overall guide to the visual arts boasts multiple appendixes on color, perspective, health, and safety. With glossary and index, this far-ranging overview is hard to beat. Whitney ScottCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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Designed to instruct, inspire, and broaden the skills of anyone interested in all aspects of art from drawing, painting, and printmaking to digital media and applied techniques - this book contains step-by-step projects, conservation and framing information, and glowing reproductions of the great masters.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Artist Handbook
The book came in good time, was a little bit rough around the edges, but otherwise I am satisfied with my purchase.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Packed with Information
Lots of techniques and information but print and pictures of work way too small. The original version of this book was a larger book with great illustrations and readable print.
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Super practical guide
I first bought it in 1987, and this is the new edition. Superb practical guide useful (and used a lot) by both amateurs and professionals, covers almost everything in a very clear…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very thorough, lots of pictures!
I’m a college student in my third year at an art school pursuing a double degree in Art Education and Illustration.
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wonderful!
Great book…gift for my daughter in law….she loved it. It was exactly what she wanted. The book was in great condition also. And very timely shipping! Thank you!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just for artists–great for the art appreciator
This book answers loads of “How do they do that?” questions that the non-artist would never be able to figure out, even with the internet.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Artists Handbook Review
Great book for anyone interested in art - from the beginner to the expert. An excellent mix of science (particularly chemistry) and the creation of art itself.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great reference material.
I keep this around for when I’m bored and just want to browse and think about materials, but it’s most useful for when you forget things.
3.0 out of 5 stars
ADDIT TO LAST REVIEW I SUBMITTED
When recommending an alternative text in the last review I wrote of this book, I suggested Robert Gottsegan’s book. His real name is Mark David Gottsegan.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fine canvas of technique and materials.
A medium and the tools applied to it are only the beginning. Along with exstensive introductions the the history and content of medium, there are wonderful examples and exercises…