Lessons in Classical Painting : Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier : Book by Juliette Aristides

An Atelier is a studio where apprentices and students are trained by copying their masters, learning to prepare paint and painting surfaces, and executing drudge work, slowly building up to the point where they are able to set out in a direction of their own as independent artists. In 'Lessons in Classical Painting', the classically trained artist Juliette Aristides provides a series of lessons from the studios of the old masters which will be of great use for contemporary artists.

A companion volume to 'Lessons in Classical Drawing' that 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 15 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, color and composition, demonstrating how these key subjects can be applied by all painters.

Size: 19.6 x 2.3 x 26.2 cm Format: 208pp, hardback Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications ISBN-13: 978-1607747895