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Think big, paint small : oil painting easier, faster and better / Joyce Washor.

by Washor, Joyce, 1950-

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North Light Books, 2016.

Painting -- Technique.

Small painting.

9781440346996 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Big art, small canvas : paint easier, faster & better with small oils.

144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.

Includes index.

"Previously published as Big art small canvas and updated with new demonstrations ... "--Page [4] of cover.

Some copies may be permabound.

What you need to paint small -- The properties of color -- Three-dimensional composition -- Techniques for tiny oils -- Small paintings of your own.

"There are plenty of reasons to paint small. Smaller canvases allow you to enjoy everything you love about oil painting with less expense, less mess, less space and less time. What could be better? This book (previously published as Big Art Small Canvas and updated with new demonstrations and art) gives you all the guidance you need to succeed at creating small paintings. You'll find more than 12 step-by-step demonstrations that show you how to paint a variety of still lifes and landscapes - all on canvases measuring four inches or less. Learn how to: Scale down your subjects to fit a smaller area. Create dimension, depth and volume in your compositions. Paint realistic shadows and highlights. Capture a range of textures and reflective surfaces. Each demonstration guides you from blank canvas to completed painting. Includes sound advice for framing, displaying and marketing your work."--Provided by publisher.

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