Airbrushing (Artist's Library series #09) - Softcover

West, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0929261097 ISBN 13: 9780929261096

Publisher: Walter Foster Pub, 1986

Synopsis

The highly precise airbrush is popular for its ability to seamlessly layer colors with soft, transparent results. It's a valuable and versatile tool, and one that requires a little knowledge to use correctly! This comprehensive guide is the perfect way to discover the joys of the art. And this valuable book is great for any art enthusiast! In Airbrushing, you will learn all the essentialsłfrom maintaining airbrushing tools and practicing techniques to creating patterns for different projects. Like other forms of painting, airbrushing skills are easy to learn with a little perseverance.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Serious Instruction for Serious Artists

That's what the Artist's Library series is all about! The books in this series will help you expand your creativity, overcome technical obstacles, and explore new media. Each 64-page paperback focuses on the materials and methods of a specific medium and provides step-by-step demonstrations, helpful tips, and plenty of encouragement.

The quality of instruction in this series is unsurpassed. Each book is written and illustrated by a professional artist who specializes in the particular medium and is uniquely qualified to guide the reader to a new level of expertise.

About the Author:

Peter West is a noted fine artist who has used the airbrush in his work for many years. H hold and MFA in painting from Ohio University; a BFA from Tyler School of Art, Temple University; and has received three major grants through the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts.

Peter was formerly professor of art at Bethany College, West Virginia, and has conducted workshops and given lectures throughout the United States.

Peter's paintings are included in several permanent collections and have been exhibited extensively in the United States and Europe. His exhibitions include three one-person shows in New York City, and his work has been reviewed by such major publications as Arts Magazine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Walter Foster Pub
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0929261097
• ISBN 13: 9780929261096
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64