The Sierra Club Guide to Painting in Nature (Sierra Club Books Publication)
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (675 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0871569345 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 266 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It's still a fresh and spontaneous way to capture the moment -- and an ideal approach for anyone whose appreciation of nature's beauty and variety prompts an impulse to respond with brush, pen, or pencil.In this lively, easygoing guide, prize-winning artist, author, and instructor Cathy Johnson provides a friendly introduction to all facets of plein-air painting -- from selecting and using basic materials (including pencils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, brushes, and papers) to weathering outdoor conditions and dealing with the challenges of capturing ever-changing light.Richly illustrated with delightful studies, sketches, and paintings by the author and others, this book will inspire and guide beginners and accomplished artists alike in the delightful pastime of painting out where the sun touches your face, the wind ruffles your hair (and your paper!), and birdsong provides the background music. From the Inside Flap Plein-air painting -- the art of painti
Five Stars Love it. Cathy Johnson is my hero I had this book out of the library so many times and renewed it so often that I really thought I should get my own copy. I just wish I had more time to do everything Cathy Johnson recommends. I know my art would improve greatly if I did.. "Love it" according to Marjorie L. Mcfarland. Beautiful book and a lovely addition to my library. Enjoy just looking through it. Of course, I can't find anything wrong with anything of Cathy's that I have acquired.
. Cathy Johnson is a nationally acclaimed artist, author, and naturalist who has published more than twenty books, including the very popular Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature. She lives in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. She has also written and illustrated numerous magazine articles and writes regular columns for Country Living and The Artist's Magazine
Plein-air painting is the art of painting out-of-doors, on site, and completing the work at one sitting. In this lively guide, acclaimed artist, author, and instructor Cathy Johnson provides a friendly introduction to all facets of plein-air painting—from selecting and using basic materials (including pencils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, brushes, and papers) to weathering outdoor conditions and dealing with the challenges of capturing ever-changing light. Richly illustrated with studies, sketches, and paintings by the author and others, this book will inspire and guide beginners and accomplished artists alike in this time-honored pastime.