Handcoloring Photographs Step by Step
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (713 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0936262540 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Step-by-step instructions show artists how to get started handcoloring black and white photographs using any coloring media—oils, colored pencils, watercolors, and dyes, among others. Lessons include how to creatively apply color to photographs, choose the right color combinations, mix media for variety and texture, present the final handcolored photographs on display, and more.
Photographs can be colored using the same media that artists use on canvas and paper: oils, watercolors, colored pencils, and acrylics. Appendixes give names of suppliers and a media chart, along with an extensive glossary. This is a complete guide with individual chapters giving detailed instructions for each medium plus several chapters of general tips on color and mounting. From Library Journal The hand coloring of black-and-white photographs began almost as soon as the photograph was invented and has persisted dspite the introduction of color film and, more recently, the digitized photo image. This excellent guide comes from a publisher specializing in photography books.Copyr
Good Book Susan Peirce As with most books of this genre, it is a bit dated but has interesting information and good explanations.. A Must for Those Wanting to Learn Handcoloring Photographs Marilyn Dalrymple Handcoloring Photographs Step by StepbySandra Laird & Carey Chambers Sandra Laird, a commercial and fine art photographer who teaches handcoloring, and Carey Chambers, a technical writer, teamed up and competently produced a very helpful and knowledgeable book for those interested in learning the art of handcoloring photographs. Every step is described and illustrated in detail. You just can't go wrong. Chapter one introduces you to the supplies needed and media available for handcoloring photographs. How to set up your workplace is discussed as is how to choose and prepare the photograph you want to c. By far, the best choice to learn handcoloring! A Customer After looking at other books on the subject, Handcoloring Photographs, Step by Step, offered the most examples and visuals. In my opinion, this book clearly is the best choice for anyone new to the area of handcoloring photographs. If you have to buy one book, this is the one.