10 1/4 x 9 65 color and 80 black-and-white illustrations US Distribution only art technique Unlike most books on painting that rely upon art historians to provide analyses of art, this refreshing book lets those most intimate with the work-the artists who created them-speak for themselves. Spanning a full range of painting mediums, artists from many countries display and discuss their work: what motivated them in their choice of color, composition, subject matter, technique, and style. From the most traditional to more modern and abstract styles, this beautiful array of art attests to the potentially limitless possibilities of creating a variety of still lifes, one of the most popular genres among painters whether they are amateurs or professionals. An international group of artists share the techniques used in their work Provides instruction for watercolor, oil, pastel, acrylic, and mixed media