The Art of Painting Landscapes, Seascapes, and Skyscapes in Oil & Acrylic

Disover simple step-by-step techniques for painting an array of outdoor scenes.

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Author:

Tom Swimm

Format: Paperback, 144 Pages

Item: 200285

ISBN: 9781600583018

Publisher: Walter Foster

Series: Collector's Series

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Illustrations: 150

Size: 9 x 12

Weight: 1.438 lb.

Published: July 30th 2012

DC: AW

Price: $19.95

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This inspiring book combines projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint titles into one comprehensive guide to creating an array of outdoor scenes in a variety of painting styles. This beautiful, full-color reference book delves into essential information about acrylic and oil painting tools and techniques, and it contains a wide variety of step-by-step painting lessons, featuring a range of landscapes, seascapes, and skyscapes.

Martin Clarke (Mandurah, Western Austraila) spends most of his time surfing, swimming, and soaking up his muse: the ocean.

Anita Hampton's (Arizona) work is featured in exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe. She teaches workshops at the Scottsdale Art School in Arizona.

Michael Obermeyer's (Laguna Beach, CA) paintings are on display at the Smithsonian Institute, U.S. Air Force Historical Art Collection, and the Pentagon.

Kevin Short (Capistrano Beach, CA) studied painting at the University of New Mexico and Pepperdine University at Malibu.

Alan Sonneman's (Palo Alto, CA) murals are featured at the Riverside Hall of Justice in Riverside, California, and the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

Tom Swimm's (San Clemente, CA) work has been displayed in several California galleries, at ArtExpo New York, and at the APPAF Exhibition in Paris, France.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Tools & Materials
Oil & Acrylic Techniques
Color Theory
Chapter 2: Landscapes with Anita Hampton, Michael Obermeyer, Kevin Short, and Tom Swimm
Painting a Panorama
Determining a Format
Painting Still Water
Introducing Perspective
Depicting Depth
Creating Drama with Light & Shadow
Land and Sea
Chapter 3: Clouds & Skyscapes with Alan Sonneman
Clouds
Techniques & Palette
Field Observation
Clouds in Motion
Illuminated Clouds
Midst the Storm
Dutch Sky
Twilight in the Wilderness
Clouds at Sunset
Chapter 4: Sunsets with Tom Swimm
Basic Techniques
Sunset Techniques
California Coast
African River
Moody Pier
New Mexico Mountain Sunset
Cloudy Beach
African Grassland
Chapter 5: Oceans & Seascapes with Martin Clarke
Tips
Techniques
Ellenbrook Shore
Eruption
Island Shore
Foaming Waters
An Unridden Wave
The Reef
About the Artists

There are many different ways to approach a blank support. Some artists begin by toning (or covering) it with a thin wash of color. This “underpainting” provides a base for building colors, and sometimes it peeks through in the final painting. This process prevents your final artwork from ending up with unpainted areas. The underpainting is generally a neutral color; warm colors work well for earth-toned subjects, and cool hues suit most other subjects.