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Learn the Basics of Painting with this Modern, Beautiful How-To Book for Beginners!
Hey there! I’m Joy, the author of Pretty Simple Painting: Painting for Beginners and your guide to a world of color and creativity. In this book, we will go through basic tools, techniques, and practices that will help you enjoy the simplicity of painting. You’ll be introduced to projects that are not only beautiful on their own, but can help you create outside of this book. Each project can be varied using different colors and subject matter, creating endless projects for you to enjoy.
Whether you’re a budding artist or a curious explorer, this book is your canvas for a vibrant adventure!
Sections include:
Getting Started: Dive into the art world with essential tools, techniques, workspace tips, and inspiration to ignite your creative journey.Color Theory: Discover the magic of color through the color wheel, mixing paints, and crafting your unique color palette.Basic Techniques and Warm-ups: Get hands-on with shapes and forms as you develop proficiency in foundational techniques.Projects: From Easy to Advanced: Create with confidence, starting with effortless projects and advancing to tackle more complex artworks.Technical Tools: Learn the digital side of art, from digitizing your work to mastering digital painting and preparing your masterpiece for the world.
What sets Pretty Simple Painting: Painting for Beginners apart:
Cute and Fun Painting Guide for Beginners: Step-by-step instructions lead you from blank canvas to masterpiece. No overwhelm – just artistic guidance, stroke by stroke!High Quality and Sophisticated Design: With its refined hardcover, gold-spiral binding, and seamless lay-flat design, this book combines aesthetics and functionality for an exceptional painting journey.Vibrant Exploration: Dive into gouache, acrylic and watercolor mediums, mastering techniques and color theory to add your unique touch to every creation.Whimsical Projects: Transform everyday scenes into art – New York taxis, cityscapes, swans, bicycles, bakeries, and blossoms-filled envelopes await!Practical Tips: Secrets unveiled – from color mixing to digitizing. With recommended supplies and a color wheel, you’re ready to paint your dreams.Artistic Legacy: Unfold your journey on 8″ x 8″ watercolor sheets, bound with a sturdy gold-spiral. Focus on your art as the pages lay flat.
Pure Joy Awaits: Whether you’re adding to your toolkit or exploring painting for the first time, Pretty Simple Painting is your passport to vibrant expression. Let’s unlock your artistry, one brushstroke at a time.
Ready to paint your way to pure joy? Grab your brushes, open the book, and let the colors flow – your creative adventure starts now!
From the Publisher
Create beautiful illustrations with ease!
This easy-to-follow painting book teaches beginners and aspiring artists a modern approach to painting with simple instructions that will make your new hobby enjoyable, uncomplicated, and uniquely yours.
Start by learning how to choose the best art supplies before exploring techniques, color theory, and progressing through the stages of painting with gouache (or any other water-soluble media, like watercolor and acrylic). Author Joy Laforme will help you build your skills and technique as you move throughout the book, so that you can create more complex paintings while enjoying the learning process.
Joy simplifies the art of painting as she carefully walks you through the various stages of your projects. Laforme has a Master of Arts degree from Savannah College of Art & Design and has spent more than a decade as a professional illustrator, designer and artist. Her signature aesthetic and cheerful drawings are sure to delight all who see them.
The premium-quality, hardcover book opens flat to create an ideal workspace to practice your painting techniques. It’s filled with inspiration, tips, and details that will make you successful!
You will learn to paint whimsical butterflies, adorable cityscapes, a bakery, a florist shoppe, delectable treats such as tea and cake, and much more as you practice the basics of gouache painting. Thick, high-grade watercolor paper is neatly tucked inside, making it easy to display your paintings in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and other areas where you want to add some cheer.
Paper Peony Press products make the perfect gift for important people in your life. We are a boutique publishing co based in San Antonio, TX, with a passion for creating beautiful books with purpose.
That starts with our commitment to high-quality, premium materials and sophisticated, modern design. With premium hardcovers, high-quality bindings, heavyweight paper, gold foil details, full-color interiors and hand-drawn illustrations by artists we love, our books are made with smart, user-friendly design and a focus on quality that will last a lifetime.
Pretty Simple Painting is filled with easy-to-follow instructions and techniques suitable for: Adults, kids and adolescents Beginners who need easy techniques and step-by-step instructions Artists looking to expand their skills Anyone seeking a new, relaxing hobby Those who want to learn how to paint with gouache Individuals who need stress relief Anyone who wants to participate in a fun and creative activity!
Make Painting Fun, Not Intimidating!
Starting a new hobby doesn’t have to be stressful. Pretty Simple Painting features 20 charming illustration-style paintings, allowing aspiring artists to master painting with water-soluble media like gouache, acrylic or watercolor in a simple, non-intimidating way. You will learn to use basic skills to paint cheerful, modern images that are light-hearted and designed to radiate positivity. Unleash your creativity with the author’s uncomplicated instructions and become an artist in no time!
Create Paintings That Are Timeless with Undeniable Beauty
Classic illustrations ranging from easy to advanced will add charm and optimism to any office, living space, child’s room and more. Start by learning basic shapes and layering, and customize your work with unique color palette options and the ability to add your own details. Watch your new skills blossom into your own beautiful masterpieces — you will love how easy and versatile your new hobby will become with a little practice!
The Perfect Escape From a Hurried World
Gather your family and friends for a fun and relaxing activity; or pair this book with brushes and a gouache paint set to give as the perfect gift! Pretty Simple Painting will exercise those creative muscles while offering a fun and relaxing experience. The simple, whimsical projects provide the perfect creative escape that we all need!
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Subject
Painting Guide and Workbook Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy Workbook Recipe Journal, Organizer Inspirational Quotes and Artwork Guided Journal
Binding
Spiral-bound Spiral-bound Spiral-bound Cards Section-sewn
Cover
Matte Hardcover with Gold Foil Finish Matte Hardcover with Gold Foil Finish Matte Hardcover with corner protectors Matte Finish Linen-wrapped Hardcover
Size
10” x 10” 10” x 10” 8” x 10.5” 4″ x 4″ 5.25” x 8.25”
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Publisher : Paper Peony Press (November 11, 2021)
Language : English
Spiral-bound : 132 pages
ISBN-10 : 1952842425
ISBN-13 : 978-1952842429
Item Weight : 1.79 pounds
Dimensions : 10 x 0.8 x 10 inches