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hi /ic/

i want to know, can you learn to paint by reading PDF books?

there are many on the internet, i asked this question in a /his/ thread and they sent me here

>> No.3145512

Theoretically yes you can

but the rate at which you improve would be much lower than if you were to read pdfs and paint

Think of it like studying for a maths exam
theoretically you could learn all the methods you need to know by just reading them but you learn much more effectively by practicing them as well

You don't need much to learn how to paint, just some cheap paints and free pdfs on the internet

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>> No.3145517

>>3145506
If you solely read PDF books you won't improve as much as if you practice the skills you learn. Without a performance-learning feedback loop in which you can constantly evaluate your skills, you are only going to learn what to look for when you do eventually paint.

>> No.3145519

>>3145512
Thanks for your reply, i would like to assist a course or something like that but right now i cant so my only option is read PDF books

i will find one to read and practice

>> No.3145521

>>3145517
some PDF books tell you to do something at the end of the lesson

>> No.3145592

>>3145516
jesus it's fucking beautiful, thank you.

>> No.3145632

>>3145506
No. You'll need to actually paint.

Theoretical knowledge and experential knowledge are not a substitute for eachother, but are complementary.

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>>3145506
you learn to paint by painting and observing and experimenting. books can give you pointers on how to go about that but the work still has to come from you.
with that said, these are some good places to start:
>alla prima by richard schmid
>how to draw/how to render by scott robertson
>http://www.huevaluechroma.com/
>any good anatomy book
i like scott eaton's courses personally. anatomy for sculptors is also good. all of the loomis books are public domain if you have morals or some gay shit like that.