PDF Painting Boats and Harbors (Dover Art Instruction) by Harry R. Ballinger in Arts-Photography

Description

Artists who love the sea and dream of capturing every aspect of its beauty will treasure this lavishly illustrated guide to painting boats; skies; and picturesque harbors. Written by an award-winning artist and teacher with decades of experience in the genre; this step-by-step guide covers every topic from art materials and equipment through composition and painting techniques.Seasoned artists and novices alike will appreciate the authors simple; yet authoritative style. In clear; nontechnical language; he discusses the structure of boats; offers advice on choosing a subject to paint; and shows how to avoid the pitfalls that can await painters of the sea. On its own; or as a companion volume to Ballingers Painting Surf and Sea; this volume will inspire any artist with the desire to produce beautiful seascapes. Includes eighty-five black-and-white illustrations and an eight-page insert with nine color illustrations.