Finally - a book to help you solve all your painting problems!
Inside you''ll learn how to study a painting and correct problematic areas. Study topics include:
Ideas
- Is there a good abstract idea underlying the picture?
- What details could be eliminated to strengthen the composition?
- Does the painting have a focus?
- Are the unessential parts subbordinated?
- Does the painting "read"?
- Could you finish any part of the painting?
Shapes
- Are the dominant shapes as strong and simple as possible?
- Are the shapes too similiar?
Value
- Could the value range be increased?
- Could the number of values be reduced?
Light
- Is the subject effectively lit?
- Is the light area big enough?
- Would the light look stronger with a suggestion of burnout?
- Do the lights have a continuous flow?
- Is the light gradiated?
Shadows
- Do the shadow shapes describe the
