Figurative Painting with Collage

Rod Judkins

Figurative Painting with Collage
Format
Paperback
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
1 May 2016
Pages
144
ISBN
9781785000744

Figurative Painting with Collage

Rod Judkins

Collage is an innovative and exciting technique that invigorates the artistic process through unusual associations and dislocated imagery. This practical book shows how collage can be used to portray the figure in new and challenging ways. Written for both novices and experienced artists, it explains the fundamental techniques used to manipulate different paints and collage, whilst encouraging experimentation and individual development. . Guide to the materials, including papers and glues. . Practical exercises and instructions explain techniques, including how to transfer processes, use mixed media and add tone. . Advice on developing painting from sketches, photographs and found images, and how to experiment with a wide range of image-making strategies. . Traces how collage was first used by cubists Braque and Picasso, and introduces contemporary methods and ideas, including photographic imagery. . Illustrated with nearly 200 images to show the diverse range and depth of collage in figurative painting. AUTHOR: Rod Judkins is an internationally recognised artist and writer, who teaches contemporary collage at the Central Saint Martins College of Art. His work is held by many museums and public galleries around the world. SELLING POINTS: . A practical book that shows how collage can be used to portray the figure in new and exciting ways. . Aimed at both novices, experienced artists and art designers. . Explains the fundamental techniques used to manipulate different paints and collage. . Introduces contemporary methods and ideas including photographic imagery. . Superbly illustrated with 189 colour images that show the diverse range and depth of collage in figurative painting. . Rod Judkins is an internationally recognized artist whose work is held by many museums around the world.

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