Keys to Painting Light & Shadow

by Rubin Wolf, Rachel

• ISBN13: 9780891349310
• ISBN10: 0891349316
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: North Light Books

Summary

Light can add drama, emotion and power to a painting. This book shows how - from creating lively sunlit effects to designing strong compositions.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	9	(2)
CHAPTER ONE Understanding Light and Shadow	11	(21)
Anatomy of Shadows
Color in Shadows
Top Light
Backlight
Side Light
Twilight
Night
Reflected Light
Indoors Looking Out
CHAPTER TWO The Light and Shadow Families	32	(10)
Defining the Families
Simplifying the Families
Adding Variety to the Families
Paint Light and Shade
CHAPTER THREE Painting Sunlight	42	(20)
Capturing Sunlight on Location
More Painting on Location
Gallery of Pochade Paintings
Add Sparkling Sunlight to Still Lifes
Try Backlighting
Observe Reflected Light
Same Scene--Different Light
Use Light to Capture a Mood
CHAPTER FOUR Painting People in Sunlight	62	(16)
Paint People with Value Contrast
Create Mood With Light Temperature
Paint People on a Warm, Sunny Day
Look for Unusual Light
CHAPTER FIVE Designing Your Paintings With Light	78	(20)
How to Design with Light
Number and Placement of Shapes
Build Patterns by Overlapping
Build Patterns by Connection
Use Light to Express Emotion: Two Approaches
See the Pattern of Shade
Composing with Spotlight and Floodlight
CHAPTER SIX Step-by-Step Demonstrations	98	(28)
Paint Light in Crystal and Lace in Watercolor
Paint the Sparkling Effect of Top Light in Oil
Paint Refracted Light in Watercolor
Find Sunlit Subjects Right at Home
Make the Ordinary Sparkle in Pastel
Paint Moonlight on Snow in Watercolor
INDEX	126