CHAPTER 4: Painting Concepts

Knowing the materials and techniques available to painters makes up the first few steps in your artistic journey. But in order to approach a painting with confidence, you’ll need a “big picture” view of the entire process. Progressing from basic color-mixing skills and sketches to a polished work of art requires practice and an understanding of standard methods that have been tested and refined by fellow artists throughout the centuries. This chapter covers the following topics:

• Color Theory and Color Mixing

• Drawing Methods

• Painting Methods

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COLOR THEORY

Having a basic knowledge of color and color relationships ...

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