Draw Paint Realistic Trees in All Four Seaons Bestselling author and naturalist Claudia Nice is back with another studio essential for every landscape artist. Drawing Painting Trees in the Landscape features Claudias best tips and techniques for painting trees of all kinds in their natural settingsmdash;from the majesty of mountain evergreens to the delicate pink blossoms of cherry trees in spring. With her inspiring artistic style and in-depth visual instruction; Claudia starts with the basics; showing you how to break down reference photos and open-air vistas into simple shapes; colors and textures. Follow along as she skillfully guides you through every step of creating vibrant compositions anchored by glorious trees and foliage; including: Drawing and sketching techniques for mapping out successful compositions A variety of basic tree shapes you can reference and copy; featuring more than 40 conifers; hardwoods and deciduous trees Proven color mixes for painting an array of vibrant huesmdash;from the many different greens of foliage to the soft pastels of spring blossomsmdash;using watercolor; oil; acrylics or mixed media Step-by-step instructions on drawing and painting important details; such as the weathered textures of bark; the sculptural shapes of bare branches in winter; aged mossy trunks and more Techniques for working smart in any medium; such as using simple watercolor washes for distant foliage; adding details with pen ink; and "knife painting" in oils for interesting dimensional effects Whether your goal is to make accurate field sketches for your journal; paint what you see on your travels through the countryside; or just capture familiar views of your own back yard; Claudia makes the process fun; easy and satisfying. Like a walk in the woods; with every step youll relax; enjoy and learn something new.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic reference for the accomplished and the aspiring!By jgimagecreationsPainting Realistic Wildlife... contains beautiful artistry and very clear. detailed step-by-step techniques that are sure to help both aspiring art students and the accomplished artisan alike. I am currently an art student. and I wish I would have had this book with me when I was taking my traditional painting courses. I have gained more from this book than I have in all of my painting classes combined. This book shows better techniques for fleshing in and blocking in painting compositions. and it helps to achieve photorealistic details with the more difficult elements like fur. textured skin and scales. William Silvers has done a fantastic job sharing his talent and techniques with the world!6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Learn more than you ever thought was possibleBy Thom P. HammondThis is an extremely instructive book. from basic work materials and tools. to completed paintings. Techniques in the handling of the brush [especially the 1.5 inch all-round workhorse] mixtures of paint and application of glazes are very informative. I especially liked the discussion about composition and how to attempt premier art instead of just good art. The section that delved into the aspects of painting that goes beyond technique was what caught my attention. This is a tricky area that deserves much discussion because most people can follow a recipe. few can create masterpieces. Art is Art because it is elusive and not everyone can produce it - certainly not by formulaic step-by-step execution. Hurrah to Mr. Silvers for producing his Fine Art works and thanks for allowing us a peek into his tent.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Ok. not great.By WolfvixenThis book has a lot of great tips on textures. lighting. and portion. However. I found that the step-by-step wasnt done very well. The steps are done in big leaps. which isnt necessarily good for someone starting out in painting. and as someone whos been painting for a while. I found the painting technique a little bit ... different. The artist uses color blocking which is good. but primarily recommends the use of a single brush. The book is was at least worth it for the tips. but not so much on the actual step-by-step painting technique. Might be better for someone who hadnt already developed a particular painting style.
