Here, Arguably, is the first book to clearly explain the fundamentals of the art and the craft of painting. Written to be appreciated by students and professionals alike. These pages contain a revolutionary yet simple approach to learning to paint. The text is wonderfully complemented by over 140 full-color reproductionswith key details enlarged to show the master's work. Painting is about portraying the essence of the subject; This book is about the essence of painting.

An Art Book by David Leffel An Artist Teaches is a magnificent presentation for painter and non-painter alike containing a gallery of more than 140 color reproductions of recent work. Paintings are presented in total—key details are pulled out to show this master's work “up close and personal”.Gain insight from David Leffel's highly acclaimed 35-year career as painter and instructor. Learn the importance of “painting the light” and the drama of chiaroscuro in still life, portrait and figure painting. This book presents new ways to approach and understand painting as art.Painting is about portraying the essence of the subject, this book is about the essence of painting.

He also addresses the phenomenon of art critiques as a microcosm for teaching art as a whole and dissects real-life critiques, highlighting presuppositions and dynamics that make them confusing and suggesting ways to make them more helpful. Elkins's no-nonsense approach clears away the assumptions about art instruction that are not borne out by classroom practice. For example, he notes that despite much talk about instilling visual acuity and teaching technique, in practice neither teachers nor students behave as if those were their principal goals. He addresses the absurdity of pretending that sexual issues are absent from life-drawing classes and questions the practice of holding up great masters and masterpieces as models for students capable of producing only mediocre art. He also discusses types of art--including art that takes time to complete and art that isn't serious--that cannot be learned in studio art classes.

Teaching Artist Handbook is based on the premise that teaching artists have the unique ability to engage students as fellow artists. In their schools and communities, teaching artists put high quality art-making at the center of their practice and open doors to powerful learning across disciplines. This book is a collection of essays, stories, lists, examples, dialogues, and ideas, all offered with the aim of helping artists create and implement effective teaching based on their own expertise and strengths. The Handbook addresses three core questions: “What will I teach?” “How will I teach it?” and “How will I know if my teaching is working?” It also recognizes that teaching is a dynamic process that requires critical reflection and thoughtful adjustment in order to foster a supportive artistic environment. Instead of offering rigid formulas, this book is centered on practice—the actual doing and making of teaching artist work. Experience-based and full of heart, the Teaching Artist Handbook will encourage artists of every experience level to create an original and innovative practice that inspires students and the artist.

The philosophy of the artist-teacher is not a new phenomenon. In fact, many artists working within the Bauhaus, nineteenth century Schools of Design, and The Basic Design Movement all applied this method of thinking to their teaching. The Artist-Teacher explores the many facets of this methodology, and the various ways art has been taught over the centuries, using several important artist-teachers (George Wallis, Walter Gropius, Richard Hamilton, Hans Hoffman) to illustrate the rich and deep ways artists are able to facilitate learning. The Artist-Teacher will serve as a foundational text for.

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