Goodreads Summary
A companion volume to Lessons in Classical Drawing and an atelier in book form, Lessons in Classical Painting breaks down the foundational skills and techniques of painting in a format that is accessible and manageable for all readers.
With the same direct, easy-to-follow approach of Juliette Aristides's previous books, Lessons in Classical Painting presents aspiring artists with the fundamental skills and tools needed to master painting in the atelier style. With more than 25 years of experience in ateliers and as an art instructor, Aristides pairs personal examples and insights with theory, assignments and demonstrations for readers, discussions of technical issues, and inspirational quotes. After taking a bird's eye look at painting as a whole, Aristides breaks down painting into big picture topics like grisaille, temperature, and color, demonstrating how these key subjects can be applied by all painters.
My Thoughts
One thing you may not know about me is that I love to paint. When I was younger I used to draw all the time. I would pick up a paintbrush and would feel too intimidated to actually paint anything. Just in the last few years I have learned to really love painting. I'd say it's a pretty good tie to reading!
When I saw this book on the list of choices to review I knew it was the one for me. I have enjoyed leaning new techniques and practicing the different paintings in the book. This book taught me a lot and refreshed my memory on things that I had previously learned.
*Note: I received a copy of this book from Blogging For Books in exchange for an honest review.
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