Where do you find inspiration for an abstract painting? How do you start? What materials should you use? Are composition & perspective important? These questions & others are answered in detail in this impressive book with a clarity that guarantees success Whether you want to purely abstract your ideas thoughts & feelings into colour & mood or whether you want to base your pictures on subjects that interest you such as landscapes flowers or music you will find much to guide & fascinate you here Rolina van Vliet is an enthusiastic teacher & she offers a brilliant insight into what makes good paintings with 50 stunning projects each accompanied by expert tips & a full palette of exciting & fun techniques With help on what materials to use & how to use them she

Includes:: many photographs illustrating different ways to create smooth textured collaged vibrant powerful & atmospheric abstract art Beginners will love the way Rolina encourages experimentation
- there are no rules & more experienced artists will find much here to inspire them


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This is the fourth & most technical book on abstract art by Rolina van Vliet In comparison to its predecessors it takes a more in-depth look at the practical nature of abstract art With a detailed explanation of the technical aspects of painting the book covers figurative elements composition & construction work specifically Abstracts Techniques & Textures is a comprehensive handbook for amateurs professionals teachers & students alike to learn the intricacies of painting abstracts It features 50 studies detailing dozens of techniques & textures readers can use to practise achieving abstract & non-figurative painting The book also

Includes:: more than 350 selected images to inspire & guide the reader's eye

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ABZU is an exploration game where you are a lone diver in a lush ocean world The diver descends deeper & deeper into the depths where she will encounter majestic creatures discover ancient secrets & search for her true purpose ABZU roughly translates to " The Ocean of Wisdom" from ancient Sumerian ABZ& Ucirc; is the first game from Giant Squid a small game development studio led by Matt Nava Nava was the Art Director behind the critically acclaimed & ground breaking game Journey Features Fluidity ABZ& Ucirc; is not a scuba sim There are no air gauges or weight belts Instead the focus is on the sense of majesty & awe inspired by exploring underwater environments & encountering wildlife To achieve that ABZ& Ucirc; is designed to create a completely fluid experience There is no fail state that breaks the flow of gameplay The unique swimming controls are also fluid we allow the diver to pitch freely in the water allowing complete freedom of movement Ecosystem The world of ABZ& Ucirc; is populated by tens of thousands of dynamic fish These fish are all aware of each other & the diver They follow rules that govern real fish behaviour which causes emergent schooling & darting ABZ& Ucirc; also features a food chain simulation with predators eating smaller fish & others grazing on corals & algae This is all possible due to unique animation & rendering techniques that Giant Squid has developed Connection Many games that feature animals offer limited interaction with them usually "shoot them with a gun for upgrades" ABZ& Ucirc; captures meaningful & respectful interactions with creatures The diver can reach out & touch creatures allowing her to ride & school with them These mechanics will allow the player to form a more genuine connection with sea-life they encounter ...

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