Practical Directions For Portrait Painting In Watercolors (1851)

By Mary Philadelphia Merrifield

Book Overview

Practical Directions For Portrait Painting In Watercolors is a book written by Mary Philadelphia Merrifield and first published in 1851. The book provides a comprehensive guide for artists who wish to paint portraits using watercolors. The author begins by discussing the necessary materials and tools required for watercolor painting, including brushes, paints, paper, and other supplies. She then goes on to explain the basic principles of watercolor painting, such as color theory, composition, and drawing techniques.The main focus of the book is on portrait painting, and the author provides detailed instructions on how to paint portraits using watercolors. She covers topics such as creating a likeness, capturing the character of the subject, and painting skin tones and features such as eyes, nose, and mouth. The book also includes numerous illustrations and examples of portraits painted in watercolors, as well as tips and advice from other prominent artists of the time. Overall, Practical Directions For Portrait Painting In Watercolors is a valuable resource for artists who wish to improve their skills in watercolor portrait painting. It is written in a clear and concise style, and provides practical advice and guidance that can be applied to a wide range of portrait painting projects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164826247
• ISBN13: 9781164826248
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"