Free Art Instruction - Lessons & Tips For Beginners

Landscape Painting Inside and Out: Capture the Vitality of Outdoor Painting in Your Studio With Oils by Kevin D. MacPherson

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Offers down-to-earth advice on painting gorgeous outdoors scenes through 10 step-by-step demos Teaches painters how to master the art of observation Shows readers how to translate field notes and sketches into fully realized studio paintings The overwhelming beauty of the outdoors is one of the most inspiring - and elusive - subjects for painters. With Landscape Painting Inside and Out, Kevin Macphearson first shows readers how to see like an artist, then teaches them how to recreate their visio...0 points

The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook - Landscapes by Gordon Mackenzie

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This inspiring guide provides artists with the knowledge they need to paint watercolor landscapes. It features easy-to-follow exercises illustrated in an accessible format that invites readers to jump in and begin painting right away. Artists of all skill levels will learn from: -30 step-by-step demonstrations -Chapters that focus on basic landscape elements, such as land, water and sky -Special mini demos for capturing important details, including trees, mountains, waves, clouds, sunsets and mo...0 points

Oil Painter's Solution Book Landscapes: XX Answers to Your Oil Painting Questions by Elizabeth Tolley

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The must-have reference for every oil painter! Spend less time reading and more time painting with award-winning artist and instructor Elizabeth Tolley as she answers over 100 of the most pressing questions artists have about painting landscapes in oil. The handy Q&A format covers everything from basic brush techniques to deciding what to paint first while on location. Learn how to: Choose the right materials for you Prepare indoor and outdoor workspaces Design spectacular compositions Select ey...0 points

Creating Textured Landscapes With Pen, Ink & Watercolor by Claudia Nice

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Texture makes the difference between run-of-the-mill landscapes, and paintings that spring to life. In Creating Textured Landscapes with Pen, Ink and Watercolor, pen and ink is used to add depth, impact and textural contrast - the key to realism in landscape painting. With the help of reference photos and field sketches, the author shows how to create realistic and colorful paintings of landscapes ranging from expansive mountain vistas to more intimate vignettes. Various components of landscape....0 points

Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting by John F. Carlson

The whys and hows of the various aspects of landsc more...0 points

The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, aerial and linear perspective, painting of trees, emotional properties of line and mass in composition, light, unity of tone, plus information on canvas, palette, brushes, more. 34 black-and-white reproductions of paintings by Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams.0 points

Painting the Impressionist Landscape: Lessons in Interpreting Light and Color by Lois Griffel

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Creating Nature in Watercolor: An Artist's Guide by Cathy Johnson

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Experience Nature with an Artist's Eye "There are so many reasons to work outdoors: to drink in the beauty of nature; to find fresh, evocative, inspiring and challenging subjects; to spend time in the quiet places; to capture the liveliness of birds or the grace of a red fox; to learn about your environment; to perfect your skill; and just to be out where it's achingly beautiful. Whether you take a painting vacation, a field trip led by a naturalist/artist, a trip to some exotic, untouched loc...0 points

Plein Air Painting in Oil (Artist's Library Series) by Frank Serrano

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Explore the simple techniques and practical tips for painting dynamic landscapes outdoors. When you are ready to take your hobby to the great outdoors, then you are ready for this comprehensive guide by Frank Serrano. Plein Air Painting in Oil will teach you everything you need to know to paint outdoors with oil, accurately portraying clouds, trees, rocks, mountains, and other natural landscape elements. You will learn the essentials of the craft, such as working with light and shadow, choosing....0 points

Plein Air Painting in Watercolor & Oil by Frank Lalumia

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Artists learn how to paint from life successfully in both watercolor and oil by observing the three Ss: see like an artist, simplify what you see, and state it with authority. After starting with some helpful information about the logistics of painting from life, LaLumia goes on to break down the essence of his teaching into clear, simple and concrete parts. Visual examples of photos alongside painted sketches and other instructional art will teach the reader how to see as an artist in a variety...0 points