Artist's Photo Reference - Reflections, Textures & Backgrounds
There's no better way to add interest to any piece of artwork than with reflections, textures and backgrounds. This unique photo reference helps both fine and decorative artists tackle these subjects with ease.You will find stunning photos of a wide variety of scenes and objects, including:

   • the textures of nature, such as autumn leaves, stones, fruits, weathered wood and sand
   • man-made textures like rusty metal, bricks and pottery
   • breathtaking settings form deserts to meadows and mountains
   • reflections in calm, rough and rippling water
   • scenes featuring waves, clouds, snow and forests


There are also six painting demonstrations in all the major mediums that show you exactly how to get the most out of reference photos. Artists of all levels will appreciate this inspiring guide.
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Artist's Photo Reference - Reflections, Textures & Backgrounds
There's no better way to add interest to any piece of artwork than with reflections, textures and backgrounds. This unique photo reference helps both fine and decorative artists tackle these subjects with ease.You will find stunning photos of a wide variety of scenes and objects, including:

   • the textures of nature, such as autumn leaves, stones, fruits, weathered wood and sand
   • man-made textures like rusty metal, bricks and pottery
   • breathtaking settings form deserts to meadows and mountains
   • reflections in calm, rough and rippling water
   • scenes featuring waves, clouds, snow and forests


There are also six painting demonstrations in all the major mediums that show you exactly how to get the most out of reference photos. Artists of all levels will appreciate this inspiring guide.
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Artist's Photo Reference - Reflections, Textures & Backgrounds

Artist's Photo Reference - Reflections, Textures & Backgrounds

by Gary Greene
Artist's Photo Reference - Reflections, Textures & Backgrounds

Artist's Photo Reference - Reflections, Textures & Backgrounds

by Gary Greene

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Overview

There's no better way to add interest to any piece of artwork than with reflections, textures and backgrounds. This unique photo reference helps both fine and decorative artists tackle these subjects with ease.You will find stunning photos of a wide variety of scenes and objects, including:

   • the textures of nature, such as autumn leaves, stones, fruits, weathered wood and sand
   • man-made textures like rusty metal, bricks and pottery
   • breathtaking settings form deserts to meadows and mountains
   • reflections in calm, rough and rippling water
   • scenes featuring waves, clouds, snow and forests


There are also six painting demonstrations in all the major mediums that show you exactly how to get the most out of reference photos. Artists of all levels will appreciate this inspiring guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781440317187
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 05/05/2004
Series: Artist's Photo Reference
Sold by: Penguin Group
Format: eBook
Pages: 144
File size: 10 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction8
How to Use This Book9
Taking Your Own Reference Photos10
Choosing the Right Lens12
Shooting Successful Reference Photos14
Creating Composite Photos15
Chapter 1Reflections17
Water Reflections18
Step-by-Step Demonstration
"Seattle Reflections" Boat Reflection in Watercolor, Colored Pencil and Ink38
Glass Reflections44
Step-by-Step Demonstration
"Memories" China and Mirror in Mixed Media52
Chapter 2Textures57
Natural58
Step-by-Step Demonstration
"Final Resting" Burled Trunk and Flowers in Oil62
Man Made89
Step-by-Step Demonstration
"The White Doorknob" Door and Doorframe in Acryclic92
Step-by-Step Demonstration
"Arcs, Radii and Rectangles" Wagon Wheel in Colored Pencil102
Chapter 3Backgrounds113
Landscape Elements114
Abstracts130
Step-by-Step Demonstration
"Winter Silhouettes" Clouds and Trees in Pastel134
Contributing Artists142
Index143
Books of Interest144
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