The North Light Illustrated Book of Painting Techniques

Rating:
Summary: Great resource!
Review: Great book for techniques in mixed media. I have to admit i checked this one out at the library first and realized when it was a month overdue and i was still having problems returning it that i should just buy the book. Tate gives great ideas on different effects that you can acheive while painting etc... but i was also hoping for some more actual finished product examples where she illustrated the ideas presented. It didn't hinder the wonderful inspiration and ideas too badly, but it'd be nice to see more of the final works- or different ways you can incorporate the uses shown. I use this book all the time when questions arise or i just want something cool to inspire me.

Rating:
Summary: Great resource!
Review: Great book for techniques in mixed media. I have to admit i checked this one out at the library first and realized when it was a month overdue and i was still having problems returning it that i should just buy the book. Tate gives great ideas on different effects that you can acheive while painting etc... but i was also hoping for some more actual finished product examples where she illustrated the ideas presented. It didn't hinder the wonderful inspiration and ideas too badly, but it'd be nice to see more of the final works- or different ways you can incorporate the uses shown. I use this book all the time when questions arise or i just want something cool to inspire me.

Rating:
Summary: A Wonderful Resource Guide!
Review: I loved this book! Elizabeth Tate has given us a comprehensive guide to painting techniques, which can be helpful to anyone, regardless of their level of mastery. She offers step-by-step instructions, with wonderful illustrations of each step in the process. Some of the techniques include blending, backruns, gradations, masking out and many, many more. The author also explains how to create various themes such as landscapes, still life and portraits, to name a few. This book has a wealth of information, written in an intelligent and useful manner. The illustrations are incredible and would inspire anyone to pick up a paintbrush. I couldn't recommend it more!

Rating:
Summary: A Wonderful Resource Guide!
Review: I loved this book! Elizabeth Tate has given us a comprehensive guide to painting techniques, which can be helpful to anyone, regardless of their level of mastery. She offers step-by-step instructions, with wonderful illustrations of each step in the process. Some of the techniques include blending, backruns, gradations, masking out and many, many more. The author also explains how to create various themes such as landscapes, still life and portraits, to name a few. This book has a wealth of information, written in an intelligent and useful manner. The illustrations are incredible and would inspire anyone to pick up a paintbrush. I couldn't recommend it more!