Book TitleMiniature Painting : a Complete Guide to Techniques, Mediums and Surfaces
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1995
TopicTechniques / Painting
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorJoan C. Willies
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight31.9 Oz
Item Length8.1 in
Item Width8.1 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN95-006880
Dewey Edition20
Dewey Decimal751.7/7
SynopsisConcerns the traditional art of miniature painting. These small, detailed portraits, originally painted in the style of medieval manuscripts, were often painted by jewellers who set them into pendants or boxes. This book provides an overview of the miniature painting process., Willies, who has been painting miniatures since she was a child, provides a complete overview of the process, describing suitable materials, equipment, and mediums, and presenting lessons on how to paint in this style using oils, watercolors, and acrylics. 150 color illustrations.