{"product_id":"what-shall-i-paint","title":"What Shall I Paint","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most common problems many amateur artists face is not knowing what to paint. In this inspirational book Hazel Soan explains how to recognize a good subject and draws attention to the enormous number of painting possibilities in everyday life, at work, at home, while travelling and on holiday.\u003cbr\u003e\n‘What shall I paint?' might seem a strange question to ask when there are around us so many obvious subjects to paint. But painters sometimes become aware that their choice of subject does not always readily make a good painting. This book reveals why something makes a good subject and what to look for in your surroundings.\u003cbr\u003e\nHazel Soan believes that painting starts with seeing, and in this book she shows readers how to develop their observational skills and become more aware of the elements that make up a good picture, enabling them to discover and recognize painting subjects all around them, often in the least obvious places.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a combination of practical instruction and a number of illustrated projects and step-by-step demonstrations in watercolour, oils and acrylics, What Shall I Paint? will ensure that artists need never be at a loss for inspiration, or think any subject inappropriate or uninteresting to paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Publisher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you decide what makes a good subject for a painting? You can always rely on the tried and tested themes: the bowl of fruit, the vase of flowers, the seated figure or portrait, the classic landscape. But what about other ideas? Hazel Soan believes that painting starts with seeing, and in this eye–opening book, she shows readers how to develop their observational skills and become more aware of all the elements that make up a good picture. How you look, what you see, your interpretation, thoughts, and feelings are all crucial to the success of your painting. So, too, is your choice of medium. With a combination of ideas, practical instruction, projects, step–by–step demonstrations, and a wealth of color illustrations,\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat Shall I Paint? will ensure that artists need never again be at a loss for inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e'One of the most common problems many amateur artists face is not knowing what to paint. In this inspirational book Hazel Soan expalins how to recognise a good subject and draws attention to the enormous number of painting possibilities in everyday life, at work, at home, while travelling and on holiday.'\u003cbr\u003e\n‘What shall I paint?' might seem a strange question to ask when there are around us so many obvious subjects to paint. But painters sometimes become aware that their choice of subject does not always readily make a good painting. This book reveals why something makes a good subject and what to look for in your surroundings.\u003cbr\u003e\nHazel Soan believes that painting starts with seeing, and in this book she shows readers how to develop their observational skills and become more aware of the elements that make up a good picture, enabling them to discover and recognize painting subjects all around them, often in the least obvious places.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a combination of practical instruction and a number of illustrated projects and step-by-step demonstrations in watercolour, oils and acrylics, 'What Shall I Paint?' will ensure that artists need never be at a loss for inspiration, or think any subject inappropriate or uninteresting to paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHazel Soan is a successful artist with an international reputation. She divides her studio time between London and Cape Town, exhibits her work widely, and her paintings can be found in collections worldwide. She is the author of 7 books on painting, regularly contributes to art magazines, and runs very popular painting holidays. She was an Art Expert on Channel 4’s Watercolour Challenge and has made a number of other radio and TV appearances both in the UK and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxfordbookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45170407014579,"sku":"9780007105762","price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4164\/4723\/files\/51M-PdHozDL.jpg?v=1765282997","url":"https:\/\/oxfordbookstore.com\/products\/what-shall-i-paint","provider":"Oxfordbookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}