Acrylic Explorations by Rahul Deshpande
About the book
Acrylic is a favourite medium of artists today. This book offers an in-depth understanding of Acrylic medium and how to explore it in many ways.
This book includes 12 techniques, 6 step-by-step demonstrations and a gallery with the variety of subjects and approaches which shows the versatility of this medium. It also has sound information about materials and tools along with thoughts about the creative process. This will induce the reader to search for his own ways in handling the medium.
Deenanath Dalal
About the book
Deenanath Dalal, a classical painter by nature, made his mark in the publishing world. He changed the look of publishing world through his classical view. He was the pioneer of such work which displayed not only the title of book but also the contents. He added elegance to book design. His paintings inspired many. His commercial creations were always controlled by a sense of classical point of view.
Expressions In Watercolour By Milind Mulick
About the book
This is the sequel to the earlier book on watercolour.
After the botheration of technique is over i.e. 'how' in watercolour is no more a problem, many aspects of the painting process lay ahead.
In this book Milind Mulick talks about his journey so far, the techniques and thoughts behind the painting process on which he has pondered for a long time. He shares his thoughts through words and colours. He also wishes to discuss the many conflicts that keep arising while painting.
This book will certainly help the budding artist to find his own way!
Journey so far… by Milind Mulick
About the book
A collection of watercolour paintings by Milind Mulick.
“Painting, like all other art forms, is primarily about communication.
Every painting starts with a visual that gets filtered by the artist’s experience,
perception and thought process. Each one has an idea to convey and a story to tell.
This book is a candid account of the part of my journey that can be put in words.
It talks about what inspires me, motivates me, makes my creative urge tick!
This book is ‘One for the road’.”
- Milind Mulick
Master Artist – By Ravi Paranjape
About the book
Ravi Paranjape is well-known for his unique style of paintings. In his art career of over fifty years, he has always been in search of various creative possibilities.
In this compilation all paintings are done on the spot. One will come across his thoughts about these somewhat neglected mediums in this book. Also one gets to see the unique style, colour sense and characteristics of his paintings.
This book will guide art students, amateur artists as well as art lovers and help them improve their aesthetic sense.
Master Artist – By Shivaji Tupe
About the book
Artist Shivaji Tupe has travelled all over India for landscape painting. He has devoted himself for the art of landscape painting for more than fifty years. For all these years he has worked with different mediums resulting in consistent creative output. As a result, he has secured a place as top rank landscape artist in the post-independence era.
You will come to know the different methods of handling mediums, variety of subjects, and experimentation about colour through the pages of this book, which will prove to be inspirational for young art students, amateur artists and art lovers.
Master Artist Baburao Sadwelkar
About the book
Prof. Baburao Narayan Sadwelkar (BNS) is a renowned name in Indian Art World. Apart from his solid contribution to Indian Art, his own body of work is inspiring and varied.
This book represents a collection of landscapes done in the watercolour and opaque medium on the spot, mainly from his days in Kolhapur and his years in mumbai while at the Sir. J.J. School of Art.
One can witness a change and development in approach, handling of tools, experiments with medium and an influence of some Western painters. Apart from recording an aesthetic journey of the artist, landscapes that were done from various locations in Mumbai, The monumental buildings and their historic importance. This canvas, a variety of historic collection will open a new avenue to young painters of today's times. Over 200 landscapes painted sitting on the streets of Mumbai in the early 50s reflect the artist's response to reality – a dream of any artist today.
Master Artist Vasudeo Kamath
About the book
This book not only enriches us with a cross-section of Vasudeo Kamath’s landscape painting, but also offers wealth of information about the technical problems of the medium, his own methods to solve creative problems and many practical hints useful for all levels of artists who have special love for outdoor painting and watercolour.
Methods and Techniques – Colour Pencil By Rahul Deshpande, Gopal Nandurkar
About the book
Useful for Art Schools
In this book one can get detailed introduction about the use of colour pencils as an important medium for landscapes, figures, still-life and birds / animals too. Mastery over drawing and precision in the use of the medium are the highlights of this concise book.
Methods and Techniques – Opaque Colour
About the book
Milind Mulick’s mastery over watercolours is already well-known. His work and articles have appeared in reputed international publications devoted to art.
In this book he has revealed in simple terms, how to get the best out of opaque colours. His skill in making the subject easy to understand for beginners and students is also evident here.
My Paintings and Thoughts Behind Them by Vasudeo Kamath
About the book
Renowned artist Vasudeo Kamath shares the concepts, thoughts and ideas behind his paintings.
“It is widely accepted that accurate drawing, a sense of proportions and perspective, and mastery over one’s medium are the necessary skills for anyone doing realistic paintings, and these can be achieved by diligent study. Acquiring these skills is the artist’s achievement. However, beyond what we see and experience in the external world, is a vaster one within our minds. The artist tries to express and give form to this hidden internal universe through his work...”
