The Art of John Yardley [Hardcover]

Ron Ranson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1991

John Yardley is one of Britain's contemporary Impressionists, with a rare ability to convey all the atmosphere of a scene with a few well-placed brushstrokes. In the few years since he gave up a career in banking to paint full time, his reputation has grown rapidly and his pictures are shown in galleries and private collections across the country, with a number of his exhibitions selling out in hours. In this comprehensive collection of the artist's work, Ron Ranson, himself a watercolourist and teacher, provides evidence that Yardley is a worthy successor to Edward Seago. He has selected a wide range of subject matter, from sunlit gardens and Italian piazzas to cool, understated interiors, still lifes and flower paintings. In every one, the artist's powers of observation and his ability to capture the essential elements and spirit of his subject are apparent. In his own style, Ron Ranson describes Yardley's momentous change of career and examines his motivation and his simple yet effective techniques. His book provides an introduction to the work of a rare talent.

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About the Author

Ron Ranson is a respected watercolour painter with a worldwide reputation. He is also an authority on contemporary watercolour artists. In addition to this title, he has also written the definitive book of Edward Seago, a major influence on his own work. He lives near Lydney, Gloucestershire. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles UK (March 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715398458
• ISBN-13: 978-0715398456
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,150,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A glimpse into the art of an amazing artist., June 1, 2000

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This review is from: The Art of John Yardley (Hardcover)

Ron Ranson has succeeded in writing yet another excellent book about an artist that he knows personally and admires. An introductory chapter details the artist's attempts to find his unique style and his final decision to give up a life long career as a banker to become a professional artist. The book is lavishly illustrated with full-page paintings and is a worthy precedent to the highly successful book written by John himself a few years later. The book is a "must buy" for any admirer of impressionistic painting.