Plein Air Painting

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 a...0 points

On Location - Plein Air Painting In Pastel by Richard McDaniel

In this helpful guide, one of the giants of landsc more...0 points

In this helpful guide, one of the giants of landscape painting gives invaluable advice that will help artists make the most of plein air painting. Readers will find instruction on application methods, procedures, and techniques that work, as well as how to transport finished pastels so they aren't damaged; 6 full-length, step-by-step demonstrations painted on site showing readers how to evaluate a scene and capture the mood; and, guidance for making quick on-site reference sketches that can be turned...0 points

Painting North Carolina: Impressions en Plein Air by Kimberlee C. Maselli.

Explore the beauty of North Carolina through the e more...0 points

Explore the beauty of North Carolina through the eyes of plein air artists. Plein air painting - painting outdoors, on location - is a technique that has been practiced since the early nineteenth century. Take a visual tour of North Carolina, from the majestic mountains in the west to the sunlit shores of the east, and you ll see why this is one of the most popular places to live, or visit, in the United States.0 points

Artist%u2019s Projects You Can Paint - 10 Experiments with Impressionism En Plein Air (Artist's Projects You Can Paint) by Betty Billups

Artists constantly seek out new projects, plain an more...0 points

Artists constantly seek out new projects, plain and simple. With this new series, they'll find what they're looking for: books by well-known artists, each featuring 10 no-holds-barred, step-by-step, start-to finish projects. Every project includes a list of challenges and learning points, so readers can identify the obstacles to mastering the skill, then master it; materials lists with tips on the different materials available for optimal use; and a preliminary drawing to trace for easy reproduction,...0 points

The Artist in Nature: Thomas Kinkade and the Plein Air Tradition by M. Stephen Doherty, Thomas Kinkade

Thomas Kinkade is the most popular and widely coll more...0 points

Thomas Kinkade is the most popular and widely collected artist of our time. Beloved for his light-filled quaint country cottages, majestic mountain vistas, and nostalgic depictions of the American small town, Kinkade is also a master of plein air painting-painting outdoors in natural light. Rooted in traditional, 19th-century American and European landscape painting, plein air is dependent upon the whims of the natural world. Brushstrokes are more visible and possess the fluid, painterly quality...0 points

Plein Air Painting in Watercolor by Scott Burdick

Discover simple techniques and practical tips for painting more...0 points

Discover simple techniques and practical tips for painting a variety of outdoor subjects Discover the secrets of painting en plein air! No matter what your level of artistic experience, painting outdoors can be an exciting and refreshing adventure. In this book, follow award-winning plein air artist Scott Burdick as he guides you step by step through 12 compelling lessons--and introduces his own approach to watercolor painting along the way. All the instruction and inspiration you need is inside,...0 points

Masters of Light: Plein-Air Painting in California 1890-1930

Mounted as the first exhibition of California Impr more...0 points

Mounted as the first exhibition of California Impressionist paintings, the Irvine Museum exhibit drew record crowds in Paris and throughout Europe. This book contains some of the very best work of 58 California artists, some of whom studied in France including Alson Clark, Alfred Mitchell, Guy Rose, William Ritschel and many others. 200 pages, 110 color illustrations.0 points

Plein Air Painting in Watercolor & Oil by Frank Lalumia

Artists learn how to paint from life successfully more...0 points

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

"Turn on the Light" A touchstone to Plein Air Painting by Morgan Samuel Price

Turn on the Light: An Art Book on How to Oil Paint more...0 points

Turn on the Light: An Art Book on How to Oil Paint. Touchstone to Plein Air Painting is for art lovers. This book describes the anatomy of a painting and the process to achieve results. The step-by-step photo's make it easy. Gain insight into the creative process. The text flows smoothly as the concepts and tools are revealed for the beginner or seasoned artist of any age, the teacher and the art collector.0 points

Plein Air New Mexico (The Jack Richeson Fine Art Series, Volume 1) by Jack Richeson

Through the eyes and artistic vision of seventy-tw more...0 points

Through the eyes and artistic vision of seventy-two artists, this volume of work will take the reader on a journey through cities and countryside, pure unspoiled landscapes and man-made structures or objects, all en plein air.0 points

Painting Missouri: The Counties En Plein Air by Karen Glines

With more counties than most other states, Missour more...0 points

With more counties than most other states, Missouri posed a unique challenge for Billyo O'Donnell: an outdoor painting on location en plein air for each of Missouri s 114 counties plus the city of St. Louis. Here are scenes both familiar and intimate: farmhouses and barns, Lover's Leap in Hannibal, and the view of St. Louis from the roof of the Cathedral Basilica. Accompanying the paintings are essays by Karen Glines, who provides essential historical information about the counties, from interes...0 points

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

The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape 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 and other materials and techniques. 34 reproductions of paintings by John Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams. Index.0 points

Painting Better Landscapes by Margaret Kessler

This innovative book includes advice on solving pr more...0 points

This innovative book includes advice on solving problems, conveying mood, focusing attention, arranging subjects, and making corrections.0 points

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

Impressionism--its techniques as well as its pract more...0 points

Impressionism--its techniques as well as its practitioners, past and present--continues to excite the passions of artists and art enthusiasts alike. And the influence on American art has had a long and distinguished history. Through artistic principles developed by Charles Hawthorne, an influential American impressionist and educator who founded the Cape Cod School of Art, the rich legacy of the impressionist tradition was passed on to several generations of American artists. Now in paperback, P...0 points

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

Offers down-to-earth advice on painting gorgeous o more...0 points

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

Painting the Landscape in Pastel by Albert Handell, Anita West

Known for his use of luminous color, Albert Handell, more...0 points

Known for his use of luminous color, Albert Handell, whose lush landscapes light up these pages, provides lucid instructions to help first-time pastelists achieve impressive results as soon as they begin working with the medium. After reviewing pastel supplies, the author discusses landscape composition and how to establish large shapes first, abstract certain areas, develop a focal point, work from dark to light, and capture the illusion of reality through color. Stepped demonstrations isolate specific...0 points

Painting Landscapes With Atmosphere: An Artist's Essential Guide by Ray Balkwill

CatCopyII "Perfect for the Aspiring Artist *Creating more...0 points

CatCopyII "Perfect for the Aspiring Artist *Creating atmosphere and mood is a key goal for artists *Includes a remarkable gallery of the authors work for inspiration An invaluable guide for improving artists, this book explores all aspects of landscape painting and offers expert guidance for capturing mood and atmosphere through step-by-step demonstrations, structured exercises and clear instruction. Readers will learn to instill drama into powerful seascapes, serene rivers and waterfalls, majestic...0 points

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

The must-have reference for every oil painter! Spend more...0 points

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 eye-catching...0 points

Achieving Depth & Distance: Painting Landscapes In Oils by Kitty Gorrell

Realism in landscape painting is the ultimate goal more...0 points

Realism in landscape painting is the ultimate goal of many fine artists and leisure-time painters, and this book shows how to achieve that goal by using the right colors, values and textures to express near, middle and great distance. Included are demonstrations for all seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn, thus addressing how depth of field in the landscape changes during each time of year. Each demo is carefully designed to clearly indicate relative distance within the paintings and lear...0 points

The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook - Landscapes by Gordon Mackenzie

This inspiring guide provides artists with the knowledge more...0 points

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 more....0 points

Acrylic Landscape Painting Techniques by Hugh Greer

Filled with inspirational artwork and solid instru more...0 points

Filled with inspirational artwork and solid instruction, this guide will delight loyal acrylic painters and encourage artists from other mediums to cross over. Greer's instruction capitalizes on the brilliant colours available in acrylics and shows artists how to paint with them using proven "watercolour" and "oil" techniques. Starting with 16 mini-demos, artists are encouraged to: Jump right in and follow step-by-step instructions for mastering techniques such as masking, splattering, underpain...0 points

Painting Landscapes from Your Imagination (A Fold Out and Follow Me Project Book) by Tony Smibert

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Landscape Painting: A History by Nils Buttner

Since Antiquity, painters have sought to portray t more...0 points

Since Antiquity, painters have sought to portray the glories of nature, and many of their pictures have become the best-known masterpieces in the history of art. In this sweeping treasury of Western art, distinguished art historian Nils Büttner has chosen paintings that not only portray natural vistas but also dramatic scenes with people and architecture. His broad selection of paintings in this genre consists mainly of well-known works, but some seldom-reproduced pictures are also included. The...0 points

Jerry Yarnell's Landscape Painting Secrets by Jerry Yarnell

In Jerry Yarnell's Landscape Painting Secrets, rea more...0 points

In Jerry Yarnell's Landscape Painting Secrets, readers will refresh their knowledge of basic acrylic painting (materials, terminology, color mixing, working with values and simple generic techniques) before mastering landscape elements that will take their painting to a new level. Intermediate to advanced landscape painting techniques will be presented in quick 4-8 step demos including water, land, trees, sky and atmospheric conditions plus readers will find 2 complete landscape scenes that they...0 points

Painting Landscapes With Watercolor by Vincenc Ballestar, David Sanmiguel

Painting Landscapes with Watercolor is a wonderful more...0 points

Painting Landscapes with Watercolor is a wonderfully expressive book, opening up all of the creative possibilities that landscapes offer to the watercolorist. Ballestar, an accomplished artist, succeeds in teaching exactly how to use the transparent, free-flowing nature of watercolor to generate landscapes with great emotional appeal. * Sound advice on selecting materials, learning basic techniques, making first sketches * Sixteen brilliant step-by-step demos put key concepts into practice * Exa...0 points

14 Formulas for Painting Fabulous Landscapes by Barbara Nuss

When it comes to capturing the beauty of the great more...0 points

When it comes to capturing the beauty of the great outdoors, it's the composition that really makes or breaks a landscape painting. Accomplished artist Barbara Nuss takes all the guesswork out of the equation with this indispensable guide. She shows artists how to simplify, arrange and refine what they see in the natural world to create a truly great painting. The book is divided into 14 chapters to cover each of the core design formats for landscape paintings. Within each section, readers will find...0 points

John Constable and the Theory of Landscape Painting by Ray Lambert

In this volume, Raymond Lambert provides a close s more...0 points

In this volume, Raymond Lambert provides a close study of Constable's landscapes and his writings about them. Displaying a high level of engagement with ideas on art and aesthetics that had decisive consequences for his style of painting, Constable's texts clearly reveal and adumbrate his views. They also give an indication of the artist's knowledge of scientific, poetic, and aesthetic ideas that were relevant to the creation of a serious landscape art as well as a theory of landscape. Linking t...0 points