Volume 2 of The Encyclopedia of Figures focuses on the materials, procedures, and techniques best suited to painting and bringing miniatures to life. After the elements of visual language such as color, lighting, shape and texture have been studied from the first volume, it is time to apply a drawing technique that will allow you to accurately represent each of these elements on any scale figure. What is a binder? How to dilute or dilute the paint to make a glaze? What do you need to do to mix a very rich color? Each material has specific characteristics and properties, understanding each will allow you to get the best results. Some of the world's best painters have put together this amazing instructional text that draws from years of research into the mysteries of painting in an effort to make this hobby accessible and enjoyable for everyone. This book is built around the three most common mediums: acrylics, oils and mixed media that combine the two, and the use of pigments and fillers. The use of the two most important application methods: brush and airbrush was also taken into account, as well as the alternation of each of them for a full range of realistic and dynamic effects. All the techniques are closely related to the procedures and tools, which will give any artist access to a wide range of resources and effects, including gradients, glazes, washes, fresco casting, sketches and many layered effects.
