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The Painter of Battles: A Novel 52 reviews
Arturo Perez-Reverte
Random House, 2008
Reverte's Finest Novel to Date
I just finished reading this melancholic masterpiece. This is by far, Arturo Perez Reverte's finest book. I am no philosopher, but his ruminations on war, brutality, and man will make you ponder yourself and the darkness in man's soul. That being said, it is a beautiful and short novel that needs to be savored over and over again.
Is man just an observer or does he shape his subjects while ...
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Digital Painting Fundamentals with Corel Painter X 6 reviews
Rhoda Grossman
Course Technology PTR, 2007
Friendly introduction to Painter
This is the best book I have found on Painter. I think it will have special appeal to those like me who are not (yet!) professional artists, but wish to learn to paint and draw on the computer. The title says Painter X, but it covers versions 8 thru X. Grossman has a humorous and down to earth teaching style that pulls you right in. She uses a tutorial approach, with 10 main projects and ...
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Advanced Painter Techniques2 reviews
Don Seegmiller
Sybex, 2008
A Great Teacher!
If you are serious about using Painter X, by all means buy this book. Don`s easy way of teaching makes this book very useful and informative. However, this book is not for beginners. You must have some knowledge of the software in order to make the most out of this book. I`d give it ten stars if I could!!
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Problem Solving for Oil Painters: Recognizing What's Gone Wrong and How to Make It Right 40 reviews
Gregg Kreutz
Watson-Guptill, 1997
Problem solving for oil painters
The discussion of specific problems such as lack of depth,misplaced shadows, etc. and the illustrations are extremly helpful. The author illustrates what many teachers say. A great book!oil po
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Painter X for Photographers: Creating Painterly Images Step by Step22 reviews
Martin Addison
Focal Press, 2007
A must have for the aspiring painter
This is a truly helpful book if you wish to create a very professional looking painting from a photo but have never painted before. Easy to follow instructions can turn you into a painter in a very short time.Within a week I was astonishing my clients with my new found skills.By combining photos and than painting them I can create a very original painting that has become my trademark in within a ...
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Painter in a Savage Land: The Strange Saga of the First European Artist in North America 2 reviews
Miles Harvey
Random House, 2008
Excellent storytelling
Miles Harvey once again provides an example of excellent storytelling; not only does he give life to an important but relatively unknown period in our collective history, but he excels at crafting a story that subtly ties the past to the present.
I like his exhaustive research, and how he can stick to the facts while exploring possibilities and make relevant the lives of people who previously ...
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The Painter from Shanghai: A Novel30 reviews
Jennifer Cody Epstein
W.W. Norton & Company, 2008
Review
Pan Yuliang has lived and taken care of her uncle, ever since her mother died when she was young. At fourteen years Pan Yuliang was sold to The Hall of Eternal Splendour to become a prostitute. Her uncle did it to play off some loans he had accrued for his habit of opium. After two years of working at The Halls of Eternal Splendour, Pan Yuliang was saved. A young man by the name of Pan Zanhua, ...
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Hackers and Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age54 reviews
Paul Graham
O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2004
Unconventional book, unconventional author, surprising points made
The book particularly deals with the nexus between programming, creativity, social commentary, wealth-generation, business-personal-entrepreneurial psychology (his specialty!) and LISP-related stuff. I skipped the programming sections because Im not a programmer. The philosophical commentary was better than 90% of other philosophy books I've read, more cutting and more true-to-life.
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Painter X Creativity: Digital Artist's handbook7 reviews
Jeremy Sutton
Focal Press, 2007
Outstanding book!
A wealth of information that would take you months to acquire otherwise. I worked in the past with Painter 4 & 5 years ago. I would have had trouble wading through all the new information.
The cost is a bargain.
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The Painter X Wow! Book12 reviews
Cher Threinen-Pendarvis
Peachpit Press, 2007
The Painter X Wow
I have purchased quite a few books relating Photoshop and Painter, this is the first that has maintained my undivided attention from cover to cover. The layout is different to the other books I have purchased in that it is clear, great layout and has concise instructions in small doses. If you are a starter with Painter go for it. I have picked up quite a few pointers and will continue to use ...
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Oil Painter's Solution Book Landscapes: XX Answers to Your Oil Painting Questions14 reviews
Elizabeth Tolley
North Light Books, 2007
Excellent reference book for an unseasoned artist
I started painting with oils only a few months ago and have aquired several books regardihg oil painting in an effort to examine several points of view on the subject. This book, while it may not be the most helpful to me at this stage in my development, it is simply an excellent source of information for old and new artists alike. I would recommend adding this to any library of anyone just ...
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Formulas For Painters10 reviews
Robert Massey
Watson-Guptill, 1979
Great little book for artists
Great little book for painters with tons of information. Tremendous value for price. Would not want to be without it on my shelf of reference books for oil and acrylic painters.
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The Watercolor Flower Painter?s A to Z11 reviews
Adelene Fletcher
North Light Books, 2001
About the BEST of the BEST Watercolor Instruction Books
This book is on the top of my list of books I would recommend to learn to paint and draw flowers in watercolor, and I have a huge number of watercolor painting books to compare it to. It is also great for learning basic watercolor techniques, as the beginning chapter cover everything a beginner would need to know, but it is a book for watercolorists of all levels.
After the basic ...
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The Photoshop and Painter Artist Tablet Book: Creative Techniques in Digital Painting34 reviews
Cher Threinen-Pendarvis
Peachpit Press, 2004
Photoshop and Painter Artist Tablet
The Photoshop and Painter Artist Tablet Book: Creative Techniques in Digital Painting
While I was not overly impressed with the art illustrations in this book I am very impressed with instruction. It explains the A-Z's of setting up your computer for Digital Artwork for both original art and photos. This includes setting up your pallates, naming/saving files, backup, etc.
Would recommend ...
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The Complete Oil Painter: The Essential Reference for Beginners to Professionals13 reviews
Brian Gorst
Watson-Guptill, 2004
Novice Painter
My instructor talked about this book in class and said it was a very helpful book to have. Being a novice, I took her advice and ordered one. It has been very helpful, with clear explanations concering color mixing and opaque and translucent color techniques. I can only recommend this book as a beginning oil painter, but have gotten great tips and my use of color combinations have greatly ...
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Knits from a Painter's Palette: Modular Masterpieces in Handpainted Yarns13 reviews
Maie Landra
Sixth&Spring Books, 2007
Great knitting photos
The Knits from a Painter's Palette is beautifully shown. I enjoyed the pictures and will work on a blanket when my knitting skill advance a little more. A treasure to have in your knitting library!!!
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The Painter in Oil5 reviews
Daniel Burleigh Parkhurst
Dover Publications, 2006
Classical painters are less dogmatic than modern artists!
Great. Clear and concise neo-classical painting technique coupled with beautiful writing on the subject of perception. Soulful.
From the book:
The painter should not be hampered by process; he should not be controlled in the expression of himself by tradition. He should feel free to use any or all means to bring about the result he aims at, and he should allow no tradition or point of view ...
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The Watercolor Painter's Pocket Palette7 reviews
North Light Books, 1991
Fun, fun, fun and useful too!
If you want to learn how to mix watercolor without getting "mud" then this is for you. It is not a substitute for the real experience of mixing colors for yourself and watching what happens (such as any blue with cadmium red. Did you get a purple? Hmmm! Interesting!) The section on mixing flesh tones is especially helpful. It's fun just to browse this book and enjoy the tonal variety. A really ...
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Painter's Quick Reference - Landscapes (Painter's Quick Reference) 1 review
Editors Of North Light Books
North Light Books, 2006
painters quick reference landscapes
I bought this book to help me learn how to paint clouds. The book advertised that it would help me turn my fluffy cotton balls into clouds. It didn't. I was very dissapointed with the quality of the paintings done by the demonstrators. I wanted a classical look, not something that looked like a graphic.
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A Painter's Kitchen-Revised Edition: Recipes from the Kitchen of Georgia O'Keeffe (Red Crane Cookbook Series)6 reviews
Margaret Wood
Red Crane Books, 1997
A very lovely cookbook full of recipes for delicious dishes.
This exciting cookbook presents a sampling of the artist's Georgia O'Keefe's favorites dishes. The author worked for Ms. O'Keefe for several years. The recipes are not complicated. I have made several of the dishes and all have been delicious! I highly recommend this book! Doug Moring
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