Oils give a rich; majestic quality to a painting but may often be deemed too tricky or ambitious to try. This practical book puts the joy of painting with oils within reach of all who want to develop their skills. Examples of landscape; marine; nude and equestrian paintings will inspire and show the rich diversity; texture and depth that oil painting can achieve. Written by a professional painter; it encourages artists of all levels to experiment with the medium and to develop their art. Contents include: the importance of drawings; a guide to oil paints suggesting a key range of colours; step-by-step examples with practical tips throughout; advice on composition; colour and light; and framing. An authoritative and beautiful guide to painting with oils; aimed at oil painters and; in particular; coastal and landscape - this new book will encourage artists of all levels to experiment with the medium and develop their art. Superbly illustrated with 108 colour images.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Hard lessons learned in a timely releaseBy John M. ThomasThe cover of this book; line drawings of flood victims anxiously retreating in the advance of a wall of water; foretell the ultimate result of the efforts of professional rainmakers Paul and Charles Hatfield. What lies between the covers is a very fascinating tale; almost an inversion of the Pied Piper saga; in a time when faith in near-science and pseudo meterology was not only believed; but (at least for a bit) sanctioned by the powers that be. This story provides a cautionary tale for those self-styled business folk who unfortunately believe a mans word is his bond; and a handshake forms an unbreakable contract.Author Jenkins recreates the time and the mood of Southern California in the early 1900s and recreates an atmosphere of a blossoming community pinning its hopes on a sophisticated businessman with a simple proposition: Hatfield will fill a resevoir to its 15 BILLION gallon capacity for $10;000; or San Diego owes him nothing. Surely a suckers bet; since annual rainfall for the area is less than a foot; Hatfield is given tacit approval to proceed with his venture.The results far exceeded the imaginations of all parties involved; and the aftermath surely challenges ones belief in pseudo science and the unpredictability of the atmosphere.The books release date of July 2005 (a mere month or so prior to Hurricane Katrina) is almost eerie in its timing; in describing a cataclysm seemingly unimaginable for a town with a bright future and numerous prospects.Id highly recommend this book to fans of the turn of the last century; to municipal engineers and officials; to weather spotters and emergency planners; or even to just plain folk who like an enjoyable tale that still has a few surprises and twists to keep things interesting. Happy Reading!
