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Sign Painters

Author : Faythe Levine

Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press

Page : 187 pages

File Size : 21,33 MB

Release : 2013-07-02

Category : Art

ISBN : 161689198X

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Book Description

There was a time, as recently as the 1980s, when storefronts, murals, banners, barn signs, billboards, and even street signs were all hand-lettered with brush and paint. But, like many skilled trades, the sign industry has been overrun by the techno-fueled promise of quicker and cheaper. The resulting proliferation of computer-designed, die-cut vinyl lettering and inkjet printers has ushered a creeping sameness into our visual landscape. Fortunately, there is a growing trend to seek out traditional sign painters and a renaissance in the trade. In 2010 filmmakers Faythe Levine, coauthor of Handmade Nation, and Sam Macon began documenting these dedicated practitioners, their time-honored methods, and their appreciation for quality and craftsmanship. Sign Painters, the first anecdotal history of the craft, features stories and photographs of more than two dozen sign painters working in cities throughout the United States. With a foreword by legendary artist (and former sign painter) Ed Ruscha, this vibrant book profiles sign painters young and old, from the new vanguard working solo to collaborative shops such as San Francisco s New Bohemia Signs and New York s Colossal Media s Sky High Murals.



Hackers & Painters

Author : Paul Graham

Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 37,29 MB

Release : 2004-05-18

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0596006624

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Book Description

The author examines issues such as the rightness of web-based applications, the programming language renaissance, spam filtering, the Open Source Movement, Internet startups and more. He also tells important stories about the kinds of people behind technical innovations, revealing their character and their craft.



The Acrylic Painter's Book of Styles & Techniques

Author : Rachel Rubin Wolf

Publisher : Writer's Digest Books

Page : 136 pages

File Size : 17,9 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Art

ISBN :

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"Instructive and inspirational, this book brings together the diverse styles of seven top acrylic painters. These artists illustrate the versatility and creative excitement of acrylics, revealing their own unique tips and tricks. You'll learn their techniques in 28 step-by-step demonstrations. Each artist's section ends with a brilliant gallery of finished work."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved



Contemporary Painters

Author : Danijela Kracun

Publisher : Schiffer Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 26,12 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Art

ISBN : 9780764341083

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Over 500 striking color images display the artwork of 100 contemporary painters from around the world. Their works, in oils, acrylics, and watercolors, range from very traditional pieces representing their mother countries to emerging styles that are new on the world scene. Naïve style painters resurge with a new spark, while others ventured into a more futuristic direction, mixing styles and creating completely unique and innovative canvases. No matter in which direction the artists take their work, each painting is truly exceptional and comes straight from the heart. The painters, from child prodigies to experienced veterans, are arranged alphabetically, allowing readers to view all the work of each artist together. Through this book, readers will travel the world and discover amazing contemporary artists and their important works of art. This book is a must for serious art collectors, enthusiasts, gallery owners, and artists.



Oregon Painters

Author : Ginny Allen

Publisher :

Page : 360 pages

File Size : 24,98 MB

Release : 2021-04

Category :

ISBN : 9780870710537

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The book is an expanded, pictorial review of the history of painting in Oregon from 1859-1959. The first edition was published as an encyclopedia and index of Oregon painters with historical data about the evolution of painting styles, educational institutions, and exhibition venues in the Northwest; this book expands the focus on the history of painting in Oregon, adding essays on Impressionism and Modernism while using more and better visual examples to illustrate the strength of the state's early painters. In addition, the original indexed content has been edited and condensed. Oregon Painters fills an important niche, as little has been written about the early history of Northwest art and this volume serves as a valuable resource for discovering artists who remain largely unknown but whose works continue to gain in reputation and value.



Painters

Author : Paul Binski

Publisher : University of Toronto Press

Page : 78 pages

File Size : 22,51 MB

Release : 1991-01-01

Category : Art

ISBN : 9780802069184

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Describes the creation of paintings in medieval churches, discusses the artists and their influences, and examines the social and economic context within which the medieval painters worked



The Painter Wow! Book

Author : Cher Threinen-Pendarvis

Publisher : Peachpit Press

Page : 1064 pages

File Size : 32,96 MB

Release : 2011-09-29

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0132826046

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[NOTE: This book covers Painter 12] As Painter reaches a milestone twentieth anniversary, The Painter Wow! Book, now in its tenth edition, continues to be an inspiration to Painter fans everywhere, novice and pros alike. Author and renowned artist Cher Threinen-Pendarvis uses her clear, instructive approach to get beginners up to speed and provides more advanced users with additional insight on a variety of cool, creative, and productive techniques. New to this edition is coverage of Painter’s latest tools and the completely redesigned interface, including new media library management, the new Navigator panel and new Clone Source panel, enhanced workspace features, new Real Wet Watercolor and Real Wet Oil painting media, Symmetry features including Kaleidoscope and Mirror painting modes, improved support for Photoshop users, and much more. This invaluable resource for professionals and artists at all levels offers: Numerous full-color images and illustrative techniques throughout, created by renowned Painter artists worldwide Insider knowledge of Painter’s tools, brushes, functions, and preferences from the creator of hundreds of Corel’s brushes Step-by-step instructions for creating artwork in a wide range of industries including commercial illustration and design, photography, fine arts, multimedia, and entertainment A CD-ROM containing stock photos, video clips, a study guide for instructors, unique custom brushes, plus papers, patterns, and other Wow! goodies built by Cher herself [NOTE: This book covers Painter 12] All of Peachpit's eBooks contain the same content as the print edition. You will find a link in the last few pages of your eBook that directs you to the media files. Helpful tips: - If you are able to search the book, search for "Where are the lesson files?" - Go to the very last page of the book and scroll backwards. - You will need a web-enabled device or computer in order to access the media files that accompany this ebook. Entering the URL supplied into a computer with web access will allow you to get to the files. - Depending on your device, it is possible that your display settings will cut off part of the URL. To make sure this is not the case, try reducing your font size and turning your device to a landscape view. This should cause the full URL to appear.



American Painters on Technique

Author : Lance Mayer

Publisher : Getty Publications

Page : 316 pages

File Size : 45,87 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Art

ISBN : 1606061356

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Book Description

"How paintings were made--in the most literal sense--is an important but largely unknown aspect of the story of American art. This book, like the authors' previous volume on American painting techniques from the colonial period to 1860, is based on descriptions of the materials and methods that painters used, as found in artists' notebooks, painting manuals, magazines, suppliers' catalogues, letters, diaries, books, and interviews. In interpreting this evidence, the authors have made use of their experience as conservators who have treated many important American paintings."--Book jacket.



Frank O'Hara

Author : Marjorie Perloff

Publisher : University of Chicago Press

Page : 74 pages

File Size : 45,37 MB

Release : 1998-03-14

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9780226660592

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Book Description

Previously known as an art-world figure, but now regarded as an important poet, Frank O'Hara is examined in this study. It traces the poet's "French connection" and the influence of the visual arts on his work. This edition includes a new introduction with a reconsideration of O'Hara's lyric.



Color and Light

Author : James Gurney

Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 40,97 MB

Release : 2010-11-30

Category : Art

ISBN : 0740797719

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Book Description

Unlike many other art books only give recipes for mixing colors or describe step-by-step painting techniques, *Color and Light* answers the questions that realist painters continually ask, such as: "What happens with sky colors at sunset?", "How do colors change with distance?", and "What makes a form look three-dimensional?" Author James Gurney draws on his experience as a plain-air painter and science illustrator to share a wealth of information about the realist painter's most fundamental tools: color and light. He bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge for traditional and digital artists of all levels of experience.