Expressive Painting with Anne-Marie Esson: The Easy 5-Step System for Beginners

By Anne-Marie Esson

Anne-Marie Esson--painter, instructor, and host of the Public Television series Painting with Anne-Marie --takes the intimidation out of a blank canvas! She has developed an amazingly effective step-by-step painting method that can teach any interested student how to create stylish works of art. The process begins with sketches of the subject, followed by a color wash. Then, layer shadows to add depth; bring the image to life with highlights; and finish up with painted accents. Each skill is extensively explained, and seven complete paintings (two floral still lifes and a seaside landscape, beach scene, boat, harbor, and lighthouse) are shown with the key stages stepped out to clarify the techniques. In addition, there's advice on setting up a proper workstation and creative exercises for inspiration.

• Format: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600590950
• ISBN13: 9781600590955
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.3" x 11.0"