Bridget Skanski-Such Livres

Learn to create eye-catching, well-composed works of art using acrylic, oil, and watercolor paints. Beginning Composition features quick exercises for getting started in art, primers on the principles of composition and the Rule of Thirds, what to look for when composing artwork, examples of successful (and unsuccessful) compositions from a selection of artists, and customizable painting projects. The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that's perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists. From this concept- and technique-driven series comes Beginning Composition, which details how to compose a work of art so that it draws in--and then holds--the viewer's attention. Written and illustrated by Kimberly Adams, an experienced author and professional artist with years of experience in creating versatile, stunning works of art, Beginning Composition teaches you how to create successful compositions in acrylic, oil, and watercolor paints. After an introduction to the essentials of composition and some examples of composition in action, you are then invited to create your own artwork on a range of subjects, including landscapes, florals, animals, and more. The painting projects encourage personalization and creativity. Other topics covered include conveying mood and emotion through composition, the Golden Ratio, focal points, and more. With Portfolio: Beginning Composition, artists of all skill levels can learn to create engaging compositions in a range of art media

Shaping the world for good and for God through business!If it is business that shapes the world, then how can we use it to shape the world for good and for God? Against the background of an international debate on business ethics and more just societies, this book looks at godly business in biblical, historical, and practical ways. It includes advice on starting a business, and case studies of businesses already making a difference. There are lessons to be learned! And the world needs us to learn them. If you want to discover a new way of doing business then this book is for you. Whether you are a would-be entrepreneur, a church leader with a vision that mission can be different, or simply someone who wants to catch the new wave of what God is up to in the world of business, read this book and be inspired!

Oil & Acrylic Workshop shows how to create beautifully textured, vibrant, and colorful works using traditional as well as creative painting tools in new and surprising ways.