Landscape Painting Inside and Out: Capture the Vitality of Outdoor Painting in Your Studio With Oils
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (977 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1581807554 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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His work is seen regularly in art magazines including The Artist's Magazine, American Artist and International Artist.. A founding member and past president of the Plein Air Painters of America, Kevin Macphearson is a highly respected artist for oil paintings and a sought after workshop instructor
Best book on painting outside that I've ever readperiod. I read Kevin's earlier book and mentioned it previously here on Amazon and yes, I thought it was great but THIS onethis one isisdamnwords fail me. It's just simply the best book on plein-air painting I've ever read (and I must have 30 or more on this subject alone). Kevin has outdone himself with this one. He's taken all th. Catrinka said One of my favorite oil painting books. Besides a beautiful display of full-color examples of Kevin Macpherson's work, this book offers valuable help for landscape artists. It provides clearly stated concepts and advice on ways to significantly improve the way we produce our art. If you're looking for a book that offers a step-by-step tutorial on how to paint a p. "They are fabulous and more fun than you can possibly imagine" according to Virgie. Well written and illustrated by a master oil painter. If you ever have the opportunity to attend one of his workshops, do it!They are fabulous and more fun than you can possibly imagine. Kevin and Wand McPherson run a great workshop.
Throughout, Macpherson's own light-filled landscapes illustrate the power of these techniques.Full of fresh air and fresh art, Landscape Painting Inside and Out will guide and encourage beginners while challenging more accomplished artists to bring greater vitality and a more natural, less formulaic finish to their paintings.. With an exhilarating, synergistic combination of indoor and outdoor painting, Kevin Macpherson shows you how to create personal, poetic landscapes that capture the feeling of being there.Learn how to:Use a limited palette in a way that is more liberating than limitingExperience nature to the fullest and capture its vibrancy back in the studio through photos, sketches and outdoor studiesCope with the fleeting qualities of atmosphere and light by establishing a value plan early and sticking with itIncorporate impressionistic touches of broken color to give your landscape a depth and vibrancy that enhances its realismApproach painting as a
His work is seen regularly in art magazines including The Artist's Magazine, American Artist and International Artist.. About the AuthorA founding member and past president of the Plein Air Painters of America, Kevin Macphearson is a highly respected artist for oil paintings and a sought after workshop instructor