How to Paint from Photographs
The Artist's Guide to Techniques and Materials
Published on 1. March 2006
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-84537-233-0 (ISBN)
Description
Master the techniques of painting from photographs when painting from life is not an option.
Tony Paul explains which photographs - from landscapes and seascapes to portraits and animals - inspire a painterly approach. While good composition, interesting colours and strong forms should all feature in a photograph that is to be painted from, it is important not to reproduce an exact carbon copy as best results may not always be achieved. Instead, Tony shows how to adapt the image: cropping, adding in or omitting elements, altering the light and colours and even using more than one photograph to pick out visual references.
Various media are covered: watercolour, oils, pastels, gouache, acrylic, coloured pencils and egg tempera. The attributes of each are described in detail throughout the book. Paintings by Tony and other artists are used to bring the information and the teaching to life, functioning as examples of the points being made.
Tony Paul explains which photographs - from landscapes and seascapes to portraits and animals - inspire a painterly approach. While good composition, interesting colours and strong forms should all feature in a photograph that is to be painted from, it is important not to reproduce an exact carbon copy as best results may not always be achieved. Instead, Tony shows how to adapt the image: cropping, adding in or omitting elements, altering the light and colours and even using more than one photograph to pick out visual references.
Various media are covered: watercolour, oils, pastels, gouache, acrylic, coloured pencils and egg tempera. The attributes of each are described in detail throughout the book. Paintings by Tony and other artists are used to bring the information and the teaching to life, functioning as examples of the points being made.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
IMM Lifestyle Books
Illustrations
200 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 215 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84537-233-0 (9781845372330)
Copyright in bibliographic data is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or its licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Tony Paul trained at Bournemouth Art College. He started showing his work in local exhibitions then exhibited in national galleries, including the Royal Academy. He divides his time between teaching, writing and, of course, painting. He is competent in all mediums, but feels that his best work is in egg tempera. His paintings are held in many private collections, including the Duchy of Cornwall. Tony lives in Bournemouth.