The Art of Still Life: A Contemporary Guide to Classical Techniques, Composition, and Painting in Oil
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A must-have reference book for today's artists and art students
Written by a well-known artist and expert instructor, The Art of Still Life offers a comprehensive, contemporary approach to the subject that instructs artists on the foundation basics and advanced techniques they need for successful drawing and painting.
In addition to Casey's stunning paintings, the work of over fifty past and present masters is included, so that the book will do double duty as a hardworking how-to manual and a visual treasure trove of some of the finest still life art throughout history and being created today.
Specifications:- Format: Hardback
- Size: 297 × 220 mm (11 11/16 × 8 21/32 in)
- Pages: 320 pp
- Illustrations: 400 illustrations
- ISBN: 9781580935487
A Massachusetts native, Todd M. Casey studied at art schools in Boston and San Francisco before embarking on the classical artistic education offered by Jacob Collins’s famed Water Street Atelier in New York City. A modern master of the still life genre, Casey teaches at several institutions, including the Art Students League of New York. He is represented by Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc., New York, and his paintings are held in numerous private collections worldwide. He lives with his wife and daughter in New York’s Hudson Valley.