30 Ways to Master Still Life Painting Paperback – February 21, 2024

An exciting, easy to understand book devoted to still life painting!30 Ways to Master Still Life Painting tackles most problems artists face. No more confusion about still life composition or how to light your setup. Capture the power of light and shadow, create form and the illusion of depth. Discover brush handling and mixing techniques that will make your painting come alive.“A still life, if done well, tells a dynamic story of light and form and paint—all converging into a vivid drama,” according to Gregg Kreutz, artist/author of Oil Painting Essentials and Problem Solving for Oil Painters. “[This] collection of her paintings will help beginning and advanced artists.”171 pages fully illustrated in rich color, 30 Ways to Master Still Life Painting is divided into six sections, including seven demonstrations as well as bonus tips and a materials list:I-Setting Yourself Up for Success—from materials to lighting to processII-Composition—telling a visual story, formatting a canvas, eye levels, sizes and shapes, the four elements of composition, background colors and valuesIII-Brushstrokes—handling the brush, thin vs. thick paint quality, experimenting with different brushstrokesIV-Value, Color, Edges—using ranges to tell a story, color strategy, color mixingV-Light and Atmosphere—light and shadow, creating the illusion of atmosphereVI-Form and Tactile Quality—three-dimensional objects, variety of textures, solid and transparent objectsKelli Folsom received a B.F.A. from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT, where she studied traditional life drawing, painting, and sculpture. In 30 Ways to Master Still Life Painting, Kelli Folsom generously shares her knowledge and love of painting. Read more