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Create Better Compositions by Design The path to better painting begins with Mastering Composition . This effective guide blends clear, visual instruction with 5 step-by-step demonstrations to show you how to plan and paint your best work yet. Composition is the key, and here you'll learn to design paintings with new skill and confidence. It all begins with the armature or structure of the picture plane. Every great painting has one, and you'll see through several famous examples exactly how the Old Masters used armatures to create movement, narrative, harmony and fluidity. Based on these examples, you'll practice what you've learned following a series of hands-on demonstrations. Once you understand the basic principles of design, you'll be amazed at how quickly and effectively your compositions come together. Soon you will be painting more boldly and confidently than ever before with less reworking and overworking. Whether you're a beginner looking for basic instruction or a more advanced painter troubleshooting a specific problem, the proven methods in this book will work for you. Ideal for all mediums, Mastering Composition gives you the knowledge you need to create powerful paintings out of every subject. Review: All you need to know - This book is really helpful for intermediate art students. It has got all you need to know about live drawing, color, composition etc Review: Important yas

| Best Sellers Rank | #19,791 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Painting (Books) #12 in Landscape Painting #13 in Landscape & Seascape Art |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,007) |
| Dimensions | 8.82 x 0.63 x 11.22 inches |
| Edition | Har |
| ISBN-10 | 1581809247 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1581809244 |
| Item Weight | 1.91 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 144 pages |
| Publication date | November 29, 2007 |
| Publisher | North Light Books |
K**I
All you need to know
This book is really helpful for intermediate art students. It has got all you need to know about live drawing, color, composition etc
S**A
Important yas
S**Y
Not good
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I**G
Un libro esencial si pintas o dibujas
Es uno de esos libros que, aunque sepas pintar, dibujar bien o tus composiciones ya sean correctas, debes tener sí o sí por sus detalladas explicaciones. En mi caso, llevo años ilustrando y pintando, pero vi que era un libro que recomendaban muchos artistas, así que me decidí a comprarlo, ya que no es caro para lo que ofrece. El libro abarca prácticamente todos los temas referentes a la realización de una obra de dibujo o pintura, desde el proceso previo siquiera a tocar un pincel o un lápiz, saber observar el entorno, saber encuadrar... pasando por cómo realizar los primeros bocetos de composición, pensar en el recorrido visual que queremos que el espectador realice, el ritmo de los elementos, los niveles, definir la iluminación, hasta el color y los acabados. Como el propio autor del libro comenta al inicio, le puso el nombre de "mastering composition" por poner un título, ya que el libro abarca muchísimo más que solo la composición. Es un libro muy muy recomendable, sobre todo si te estás iniciando en el mundo del dibujo o la pintura, te ayudará a saber mirar las escenas de otra forma, de la forma que encajen en un formato limitado... a dar a tus obras más chispa. El libro incluye un DVD, que, sinceramente, se lo podrían haber ahorrado, ya que no aporta nada más que lo que pone en el libro, y que además es bastante aburrido, no mejora lo explicado en el libro, es más, el libro es mucho más ameno de leer, que el dvd...
E**N
Inzicht in compositie en toon
Dit mooi uitgevoerde boek geeft praktische informatie over compositie, dat veel verder gaat dan de algemene regels. Wat moet je doen om het oog van de toeschouwer naar het centrale motief en andere details te leiden? Hoe voorkom je dat het oog van het doek afglijdt of niet verder komt dan één aspect? Ook wordt diep ingegaan op het aanbrengen van donkere tonen en het creëren van spanning. De auteur is een vermaarde docent met heel veel praktijkervaring.
L**Y
A must have for any artist
This is a wonderful book and clearly explains the process of constructing any type of art work including taking photos. It's informative, well illustrated/photographed and a must have for any artist.
K**G
Strong Illustration of Importance of Composition
I am enjoying reading this book. It came highly recommended by my online watercolor teacher. The writing is in simple language yet very specific, with clear definitions. I enjoy the art used to illustrate the concepts, and the author makes it clear how the principles enhance the art process. I am reading slowly, making sure I absorb the details fully before moving on, for me it is a deep read learning a new subject to myself.
M**E
Brilliant!
Excellent and well planned book with fantastic advice. Wish I’d found this years ago as it would have saved me from a lot of failed paintings!
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