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Kanopy Streaming
Language
Russian
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The author of this unique art project, Nikita Mikhalkov, presents to the viewers the works of his favorite 19th-century painters. Discover a panorama of artistic trends and tastes of the period, learn about amazing life stories of the painters and their subjects, the K-12 of creation of the masterpieces of Russian painting, and get a broad picture of Russian culture, particularly the culture of painting. Thanks to a deeply personal, involved presentation...
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Search Press Limited
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English
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"From best-selling artist Matthew Palmer, this indispensable reference book is like having an artist on your shoulder to help you achieve great results. Designed to aid your painting whilst painting either indoors or out, the small journal-like format makes it easy to transport and to store with the rest of your painting kit. Combining top tips, handy hints and useful tricks-of-the-trade for artists from beginners to intermediates"--
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English
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Learn to watercolor paint in 10 easy steps! Get inspired with gentle and serene watercolor painting as your next calming hobby. Learn the foundational skills of watercolor painting with various techniques that will leave you feeling confident in your skills. The watercolors explained in this book achieve two essential objectives: to immediately enjoy painting and acquiring a solid foundation. Master the basics through 10 gorgeous watercolor projects....
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Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
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Originally released in 1973 but never before available on DVD, PAINTERS PAINTING is the definitive documentary on the New York School of painters, from 1940-1970. Director Emile de Antonio (Point of Order and Millhouse) interviews artists in their studios about their art from the period of Abstract Expressionism, through Hard Edge and Color Field painting to Pop Art. Among the featured painters are Robert Rauschenberg, William de Kooning, Jasper Johns,...
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English
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Acrylic painting is indeed a wonderful hobby that can bring a lot of joy and fulfilment into your life. You can create beautiful and unique artworks that reflect your personality and vision and impress your loved ones with your talent and skills. Painting with acrylics is also a great way to unwind and relax, and it can provide a sense of satisfaction that is hard to find in other activities. That's where this book comes in. It is the ultimate guide...
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English
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"Brushstrokes Through Time: Art in the Ancient World" takes readers on a captivating journey across civilizations and epochs, exploring the diverse artistic expressions of antiquity. From the earliest forms of art to the enduring legacy left by ancient cultures, the book paints a comprehensive portrait of the visual language that shaped the ancient world and continues to resonate in the canvas of human history.
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English
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A BELOVED CLASSIC FOR DOG LOVERS OF ALL AGES
With a new foreword by Ann Patchett
In the 1930s, Lucy Dawson's friendly, sympathetic portraits of dogs were so popular with readers of American and British magazines that she agreed to gather them together in a book, Dogs As I See Them.
Now available once again after being out of print for decades, and a complete replication the original 1936 edition, Dogs As I See Them includes all of Dawson's irresistible...
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English
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A follow up to their extensive and introductory painting book, Alcohol Ink Guide, which teaches all the beginning techniques for those exploring alcohol ink, artists and instructors Laurie Williams and Sherry Williams return with this instructional resource for creating truly realistic art using this versatile medium. Learn and master the four main alcohol ink painting techniques that include blending, masking, creating a barrier layer, and painting...
9) People
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English
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Learn to Paint People is a new ebook title in HarperCollins' successful Learn to Paint series. Including people in paintings literally brings them to life. In Learn to Paint People Sharon Finmark looks at all the essential aspects of painting people in their environment, using watercolor, acrylics, gouache and pastels. Several step-by-step demonstrations are included, featuring people at rest, in motion, in indoor settings and outside. Learn to Paint...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
Description
Here she comes, right from the pages of the best selling book! The charming tale of a little girl's love affair with Impressionist Claude Monet's paintings is now brought to life in full animation. Join Linnea and her friend Mr. Bloom as they set off to Paris, and then to Monet's garden in Giverny. Watch with delight as they discover the real places which serve as inspiration for their favorite paintings. And marvel as the paintings and the garden...
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English
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Paint Lab is packed with unique and experimental techniques and ideas in painting. This hands-on book is organized into 52 units, which may, but don't need to be explored on a weekly basis. The labs can be worked on in any order, so that you can flip around to learn a new mixed-media technique or be inspired by a particular painting theme or application. The underlying message of this book is that, as an artist, you should learn and gain expertise...
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English
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If you love the aesthetic of watercolor paints and have always wanted to make your own painting, you are in luck! Whether you have never picked up a paintbrush before, or are a seasoned artist, this book will cover everything that you need to know when using watercolor paints, as well as provide you with 10 different step-by-step tutorials on how to paint certain images. From creating dreamy sunset scenes, to painting the most realistic clouds, we...
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English
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Learn the creative, innovative technique of making art by pouring paint with The Art of Paint Pouring.
Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book helps artists of any skill level make colorful, textured art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas.
There are many techniques for making poured art, and this book details them all. You will learn to swipe, pour, and more...
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English
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Your guide to painting with acrylics Acrylic paints are versatile, water-based paints popular with professionals and beginners alike. You can learn to acrylic paint with this playful, exploratory guide to new techniques and ideas for working with stretched canvas. The 24 projects demonstrate the possibilities of acrylic paints and encourage experimenting to achieve various effects. Start with all the basics about acrylic painting, from paints and...
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Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
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William Robinson: a painter's journey is a compelling documentary about one of Australia's most important artists. Recognized for his astonishing self-portraits which have twice won the Archibald Prize, William Robinson is also a masterful landscape painter. In 2009, a gallery in his name opened in Old Government House at the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane. It was the first time in Australia that an artist had been honoured in such...
17) Watercolour
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English
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This one-stop practical guide will show you all the techniques and inspiration you need to get into painting. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy ebook format with colour illustrations and expert advice throughout.
Thinking about taking up watercolours? Need to know about the best techniques? Want to know how to perfect your painting?
This book contains all the know-how, insider tips and inspiration you need.
Well-known artists Alwyn...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
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Mask And memory is a documentary about the man many regard as the greatest Australian painter of the 20th century - Sidney Nolan. If all art has a biographical element, this was dramatically true in Nolan's case. Through interviews with friends, contemporaries and witnesses, producer Catherine Hunter reconstructs the intimate relationships that shaped Nolan's life, the women he loved, and who loved him. As a young man, he fell in love with Sunday...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
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Jeffrey Smart is one of Australia's best known painters with his stark portrayals of the contemporary world. His paintings feature recurring motifs of highways, construction sites and apartment blocks. "Jeffrey Smart: master of stillness" sheds light on his formative years as an artist in Adelaide, revealing the influences that have formed and driven his work for more than seventy years. Filmed partly on location in Smart's home in Tuscany, with observations...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
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An international group from the Artists for Nature Foundation are invited to Peru to sketch and paint the unusual dry forest of Tumbesia. It teems with unique species but is being cut down at an alarming rate. See how the artists do it: from the moment they spot a bird to the last stroke of the brush. As they paint, they explain what they do, what motivates them, and what their feelings are for the forest and its creatures.
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