Lessons in Classical Painting: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier [Hardcover]

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.1 Prologue
7 Introduction

13 CHAPTER 1 Value Pattern: An Arrangement in Gray

13 Finding Formal Shapes
17 The Poetry of Painting
20 Creating Value Shapes
22 Value Composition
24 Monochrome Painting
25 The Importance of Poster Studies
31 Lesson 1: Value Poster Study
41 Lesson 2: Creating a Tonal Underpainting
46 On Seeing

51 CHAPTER 2 Form Painting: The Sensesof Touch and Sight Combined

53 General to Specific
56 Basic Shapes
58 Using Geometric Solids to Understand Form
60 Lighting Your Subjects
76 On Highlights by Alan Carroll
78 Edges
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