Full Description
Acclaimed mixed-media artist Mike Bernard has been at the forefront of collage painting for decades and his work has a sought-after vitality.
He brings his latest guidance, ideas and techniques on a subject about which he is passionate: coastal painting. From his home near the Devon coast, he and co author (art writer) Susie Hodge, cover all aspects of mixed media painting. From considering composition and looking for contrasts to reducing elements for greater impact (and even moving towards abstraction). From working with limited palettes to including imaginary colours to a painting. From collaging with torn magazines, tin foil, plastic, newsprint to combining inks, oil pastels, PVA, acrylic and watercolours. From playing with proportion to create mood to using thick and thin oils for effect. And, of course, how to capture the mood and atmosphere of coastal life, from quiet stretches to busy harbours around the world.
The authors include several step-by-step projects to demonstrate techniques plus a series of experimental exercises helps the reader try something new.
A masterclass from a popular artist with stunning artwork of coasts from around the globe.
Contents
Foreword Developing a style 1 Before You Paint Motivation Inspiration Location Focal point and other considerations Colour and contrast Identification of shapes and pattern Simplification Investigation Experimental exercises 2 Palette: Materials and Combining Media Honing things down Materials and tools Paints and palettes Collage Releasing the inner child Trialling and investigation Experimental exercise Modification Pattern Project - Riomaggiore 3 Creative Techniques Sketching and photography Experimental exercise Intuition and confidence Repetition Starting with collage Achieving spontaneity Using collage effectively Interaction of collage materials Being adventurous A free technique Project - Devon Beach 4 Atmosphere and Mood Colour and light Experimental exercises Evoking mood Contrast and viewpoint Design Thick and thin paint Applying paint inventively Texture and underpainting Project - Polperro 5 Going Further - Towards Abstraction Progression Some practical advice Imagination When things go wrong Experimentation Index
