The quick-start guide to great results! Oil painting doesnt have to be rocket science; although some books on the subject make it seem that way. Filled with encouraging; easy-to-follow instruction; Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner is a no-fear; no-experience-required guide to enjoyable painting and happy results. Focusing on the needs of the first-time painter; this book covers everything from selecting brushes and setting up your palette to key principles of color and composition; presented in a way that moves you confidently from first strokes to finished paintings. Mini demonstrations break down fundamental painting techniques in a clear; common sense way 12 step-by-step painting projects progress from simple landscapes; still life and flower paintings to more challenging subjects; such as animals; seascapes and portraits The bonus DVD-workshop features the author creating two paintings from start to finish Youll learn tricks for keeping the greens in your landscapes looking fresh; advantages to working with water-soluble oil paints; simple tips for dynamic compositions and other expert advice to make your introduction to oil painting the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book; needs to be updatedBy pjp73This is a wonderful study of the world of contemporary Christian music - at least through the late 1990s (my only reason for four stars). The authors give a good framework for understanding the different styles in this broad genre. They also mention the frustrations of some Christian artists who did not want to be branded as Christian artists as that might pigeonhole them and limit them artistically. In my opinion. the book suffers from one main thing: it needs to be updated. Since its copyright date is 1999. it came out prior to the digital music boom and its (and the Internets) significant impact on all aspects of the music business. including CCM. Many of the frustrations mentioned by artists in the book have been effectively dealt with since the book came out. Hopefully. the authors will update this important book.14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Good history of little studied worldBy A CustomerApostles of rock is an interesting look at the world of Contemporary Christian Music. It is part history. part study of the tension between christ and culture. The authors try to show how Christian muscians attempt to reach a wide audience and still remain true to their Christian ideals. The book is well researched and enjoyable to read. I would recommmend this to students of modern chrisitan culture and artists trying to balance their faith and the world of entertainment2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Thorough. Insightful. and IntelligentBy J.D. OsbornI came across this book while searching for something else and it peeked my interested. Once I started it I couldnt put it down. It is very intelligently written. It is a thorough. well-researched. and unbiased look at Contemporary Christian Music and the artists who create it. It brought many things I already knew about it (and many things I had forgotten) into a clear and academic perspective and taught me many. many new things as well.It is so information-rich I intend on reading it again. if not many more times.
