Relief Painting

Paintings that emphasize textural effects speak to their viewer in two ways. One way is through color, and the other is through the play of light and shadow, which is emphasized by layering pigment and building the texture on the painting's surface. Employing techniques that emphasize texture is also an effective way to project an element of dimension, allowing the picture's subject to break free from its conventional flat picture plane. This book shows you how to incorporate the fillers and other materials into your work so that you will create an effect that suggests relief sculpture.

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CHOOSING THE SURFACE FOR YOUR PAINTING
ADDING VOLUME TO YOUR PAINTING
BUILDING TEXTURES ON THE PICTURE'S SURFACE

Also Available in This Series
Color Secrets
How to Paint Abstracts
How to Paint Light
Painting Outdoors