Oil Still Lifes

by Swimm, Tom

• ISBN13: 9781560107279
• ISBN10: 1560107278
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-01
• Publisher: Walter Foster Pub

Summary

"Still Lifes, a How to Draw and Paint Series title, guides the reader through a collection of delightful oil paintings of still life setups, each accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions. Step-by-step demonstrations promote mastery in important oil painting techniques, and special tips teach aspiring artists how to render realistic still life subjects. "Still Lifes explores the distinct styles and painting approaches of four accomplished oil painters, and it is filled with a wide range of engaging arrangements that artists of all skill levels will enjoy re-creating. It also presents essential oil painting theory, creating a valuable reference for artists of all skill levels.

Author Biography

Mia Tavonatti is an artist with a variety of interests, including a strong passion for painting and drawing. She moved from Michigan to California to attend art school at California State University, Long Beach, where she earned her BFA and MFA in illustration. She has also studied painting abroad, and she loves to spend her summers painting in Greece. Mia has exhibited her work extensively, both in Europe and throughout the United States. She is the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards, and her work can be seen on more than 45 book covers and in several magazines. In addition to her illustrative work, she has created a number of murals and commissions for restaurants, private residences, and corporations. She teaches illustration and painting and the Art Institute of Southern California in Laguna Beach and currently resides in Costa Mesa, California.