{"title":"Haidee-Jo Summers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaidee-Jo Summers\u003c\/strong\u003e offers inspiring guides that challenge conventional approaches to artistic expression. Her works encourage readers to explore creativity beyond traditional boundaries, making them ideal for artists eager to experiment and develop their unique style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on techniques such as oil painting, Summers' books blend practical advice with creative freedom, inviting both beginners and experienced artists to embrace new methods. Her approach celebrates innovation within the arts, making each title a valuable resource for cultural exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"50-ways-to-break-the-rules-in-oils-by-haidee-jo-summers-9781800923195","title":"50 Ways To Break the Rules in Oils","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e50 Ways To Break the Rules in Oils\u003c\/em\u003e by Haidee-Jo Summers invites you to stop following the rules and start writing your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with 50 rule-breaking practical hacks and painting techniques to unlock your creativity, this is the maverick's guide to creating truly innovative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe've all heard the conventional wisdom: 'don't use black', 'you mustn't lead the eye out of the painting', and, 'for goodness' sake, don't put your subject slap-bang in the middle!'. But as Picasso put it: 'learn the rules like a pro so that you can break them like an artist.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint outside the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e For each of the 50 'rules' discover Haidee-Jo's approach to breaking it, along with an inspiring finished painting, practical techniques, and further tips where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinvigorate your painting practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The practical exercises are worked in oils, but the principles apply across different artistic mediums. Either dip in and out if you find a rule that particularly triggers you, or work through them in order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLose the fear of getting it wrong!\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the ultimate anti-procrastination book: learn to reconnect with your creativity, develop an eye for innovation, and never feel afraid of a blank canvas again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, from best-selling and award-winning author Haidee-Jo Summers, is the perfect gift for artists of all abilities. It contains 50 fresh, lively exercises, each of which challenges conventional artistic wisdom, and proves that you can create something really, really right, even when you do everything wrong!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68026416464108,"sku":"9781800923195","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781800923195-50-ways-to-break-the-rules-in-oils-1.jpg?v=1793575515"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/haidee-jo-summers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}