{"product_id":"2940011511219","title":"Why do My Ellipses look like Doughnuts? Plus 25 Solutions to Other Still Life Painting Peeves: Colour Theory, Tips and Techniques on Oil Painting Floral Art, Fruit, Crockery and More","description":"\u003cp\u003eProducing still life art is a popular pastime, for not only is the artist in control of the environment but also the subject matter. But a creative block may occur when it comes to rendering convincing orange peel, getting smooth effects for highlights, working under shifting lighting conditions or simply making a still life painting appear three-dimensional. How can such hurdles be overcome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by my teaching experience, I have collated troubleshooting ideas for the aspiring artist or student who wishes to improve on still life painting techniques. Chapters include: ‘objects in my still life appear flattened and lack form,’ ‘how can I paint a still life without odours or mess?’ ‘the porcelain in my still life looks more like clay,’ ‘my still life looks as though a child had painted it’ and lots more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarious aspects of still life painting are explored in depth including colour mixing theory, setting up a composition, effective use of light, understanding tonal values, oil painting techniques and strategic use of light. Avoid muddy colour mixes when darkening the colour of tomatoes; suggest rust or pectin by scumbling; avoid common pitfalls with backgrounds and add atmosphere by learning to look at tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis troubleshooting book for still life painting offer advice for most problems the artist might encounter whilst learning to paint a still life. This book has 26 chapters, a step by step demonstration on painting strawberries and approximately 100 illustrations, including numerous paintings and diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Shirley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181759086832,"sku":"2940011511219","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940011511219_p0.jpg?v=1763944619","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940011511219","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}