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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 750 EAN: 9780970949103 Edition: 1st Format: Illustrated ISBN: 0970949103 Label: Sunflower Publishing, LLC Manufacturer: Sunflower Publishing, LLC Number Of Pages: 221 Publication Date: September 01, 2001 Publisher: Sunflower Publishing, LLC Studio: Sunflower Publishing, LLC Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: The paintings of Robert Johnson evoke a newfound appreciation for the elegance and power of works done in the classical tradition. The principles underlying this approach to art have been passed along for the last five centuries from master to apprentice, from teacher to student, and from painter to painter. In "On Becoming a Painter" Robert Johnson answers some of the most persistant questions in the minds of aspiring artists, including "What in fact is color harmony, and how can I achieve it?" and "How can I capture the 'Old Master' brushwork quality I admire in museums in my own paintings?" "On Becomong a Painter" includes an extensive exploration of drawing as the foundation of good painting, with numerous illustrations that show how good draftsmanship can make paintings come alive. Robert Johnson writes with human understanding and acute awareness of the attitudes which can propel an artists' work forward or hold it back. It includes the chapter "Changing Your Life," which is directed at painters who wish to seriously consider becoming full-time artists. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 full-color plates, "On Becoming a Painter" is an essential book not only for the up-and-coming artist, but also for the collector, the connoisseur,and the art lover-in short, for anyone who cares about good painting. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Good book for paintersI paint in oil for many years so I didn't "discover" anything new in this book. I think, the book is an excellent choice for the intermediate level oil painter. One of the best chapters is about the brush strokes which show big magnification of artist's strokes on the canvas and then the same brush strokes without any magnification in the context of the whole picture. This is very educative material and I highly recommend this book. Rating:  - very good bookThis is a wonderful book. The photograpy is beautiful. It is not a howto book, but is very very helpful. I am very happy I have it! Rating: - Robert Johnson's first book is beautiful and well written Mr. Johnson has very interesting philisophical views about painting, and the book has many close up color pictures of his color and brushstroke technique. There are no step by step demonstrations, and technical application goes the classical painting approach with emphasis on drawing skills. Many good tips and insight, but more of a theory book than application in my opinion. I have one of his videos, and find this much more helpful in application. He is a very pleasant man and talented painter. ... Read More Rating: - Concise descriptionThis well written and beautifully illustrated volume is both practical and inspiring, without being pretentious like many books professing to reveal the mysteries of painting. If an aspect of painting remains a mystery Johnson doesn't gloss over the fact, but encourages working with paint to understand the ineffable. Plenty of large color reproductions, including full bleed spreads of Johnson's opulent brush strokes (which is an education in itself). Rating: - Wonderful! A great addition to your working library.I was curious about this book for quite a while before purchasing a copy. I finally decided to just go ahead and buy it, thinking if I didn't like it I would send it back. I was surprised how much I liked it; in fact, this book is fabulous! As previously stated in another review, this book is not for beginners. It isn't a "how to" with step-by-step demonstrations, nor does it tell you which brand of paint to use (though some are listed) or which brush manufacturer is best. What this book ... Read More 
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