Radiant Oils: Glazing Techniques for Fruit and Flower Paintings That Glow

Materials and equipment -- Introduction to transparent glazing -- Background techniques -- Foundation of transparent glazing -- Painting subjects with a glaze -- Four demonstrations -- Glazing techniques in action.;"Learn how to attain realism with Radiant Oils! Arleta Pech teaches you the technique of applying many glazes of transparent colors to build realistic values and create luminescent paintings that glow with color and give the appearance of looking through stained glass. With more than 10 mini demonstrations and 3 extended painting demos that reinforce the mini lessons, you'll discover just how to attain that perfect glow. These demos illustrate key concepts, from creating the background, to preserving edges, to establishing form and finally the finished painting."--Publisher's website.

Radiant Oils

Glazing Techniques for Paintings that Glow

Bring new life to your paintings using transparent glazing. Step by step and layer by layer, this book will show you how to use this classic approach to infuse your work with radiant color, exquisite texture and a breathtaking sense of light.

· 5 simple studies focus on using glazes to evoke a wide variety of realistic still life textures—fruits, flowers, silver, glass and more

· 5 full-length demonstrations show the creation of stunning still-life paintings from start to finish

· Features expert instruction on everything from prepping painting surfaces and selecting colors, to artfully composing light and shadow

· Plus an entire chapter devoted to painting strong complementary backgrounds for realistic, fluid compositions

Radiant Oils is perfect for oil artists who want to explore the beauty of glazing, watercolor artists who want to try their hand at oils and any painter wishing to achieve stunningly realistic effects using classic, straightforward techniques inspired by the Old Masters.

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