Oil Painting Secrets From a Master
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (635 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823032795 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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It was there that she wrote the notes that form the basis of this book.David A. Speed art museum in Louisville, Kentucky, and his ideas and paintings also have been featured in many publications. Linda Cateura was a literary editor of Harper's Bazaar for seven years, an associate editor of Woman's Day, and a freelance book reviewer for The New York T
Leffel, notebook in hand, as he critiqued the work of students. This is such a book. For more than two years, Linda Cateura has pursued teacher / artist David A. Some of the most popular art instruction books ever written have been based on student notes culled over the years from actual workshop sessions, with all their power and immediacy - and with practical, on-to-one contact between student and teacher. Linda Cateura's succinct notes capture his insights, philosophy, painting hints, and general
J. M. Williams said Fascinating instruction, fascinating art. This book is worth it's price just to see the artwork. At the same time, I have learned a lot from the material in this book and I am inspired by the artist's work. You can tell he's mastered a technique unique to himself and his teaching methods are quite clear and informative. It's fun to see someone so talented who wishes to pass on that knowledge to others. I've read quite a few art improvement books but this one is different in that it really seems to get down to important fundamentals of art in a clear and instructive manner. I imagine I'll re-read it qu. Leffel At His Best In "Oil Painting Secrets From A Master," author/art student Linda Cateura shares her class notes from two years of studying under prominent artist/teacher David A. Leffel. New York based Leffel paints in the classic tradition of the early Dutch and Flemish such as Rembrandt and Chardin. His compositions are inspired by the human form and still life. The quality of light and its relationship to the objects under observation are most important to him. Known for his visual clarity, David encourages his students to paint from life in order to perceive each subject. Very helpful Stuff I already knew but brought home in a different light. Made me go back and look at my paintings and make changes for the better. Understood concepts better. The original paintings must be much better than the photos which were, I thought, too dark. But with the text, it didn't matter, 'cause I got the idea and applied it.
Leffel was born in New York City and gives workshops and demonstrations throughout the nation. . Speed art museum in Louisville, Kentucky, and his ideas and paintings also have been featured in many publications. His work hangs in both private and public collections, including the J.B. Leffel's classes. It was there that she wrote the notes that form the basis of this book.David A. About the AuthorLinda Cateura was a literary editor of Harper's Bazaar for seven years, an associate editor of Woman's Day, and a freelance book reviewer for The New York Times and Saturday Review. S