North Light The Ultimate Guide to Painting from Photographs The Ultimate Guide to Painting from Photographs

Creating a great-looking painting need not require extensive knowledge of art theory -- just a favorite photograph, a few basic materials, and this book A picture is worth a thousand words, and you will learn how to translate your photos into beautiful paintings with this comprehensive guide. You will discover how to turn your photos into beautiful paintings with 40 step-by-step demonstrations covering the most popular mediums, including watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel, from a range of artistic perspectives; helpful how-to sections on photography basics; and a wide variety of subject matter, from landscapes and buildings to wildlife and flowers. Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 208 pages with 400 color and 60 black and white illustrations. North Light, 2005. ISBN: 1581807171