Deals with confident and defiant art. Written by a practising artist and tutor, this title contains examples, insights and practical advice about how to become more expressive and adventurous with your work. It is suitable for people who are serious about painting and want to develop work that is personal and exceptional in quality. An unpretentious, non-academic approach to painting and drawing Avoiding 'painting by numbers' Strategies for independent working, building confidence and taking risks Examples from notable artists The body as an inspiring muse AUTHOR: Emily Ball trained at Exeter College of Art, and later at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design, and now runs highly successful courses in contemporary painting and drawing, as well as continuing to develop and exhibit her own work as an artist. She has a reputation for providing high-quality tuition to students of all abilities and experiences, and has an uncompromising passion for painting. She lives in Brighton. SELLING POINTS: A fresh approach to portrait or figure painting aimed at amateur artists, art students, teachers and anyone taking this up as a new interest A book for people serious about painting who want to develop work that is personal and exceptional in quality A non-academic approach to painting and drawing which avoids 'painting by numbers'. 200 colour illustrations
Author Biography
Emily Ball trained at Exeter College of Art, and later at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design, and now runs highly successful courses in contemporary painting and drawing, as well as continuing to develop and exhibit her own work as an artist. She has a reputation for providing high-quality tuition to students of all abilities and experiences, and has an uncompromising passion for painting. Resident - Brighton
