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The Art of Thomas Aquinas Daly: The Painting Season

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The thrill of reading this wonderful new book was only preceded by a telephone call that I received at home by the author himself! Living `out in the boondocks`, I wasn`t sure how to order this book that I first saw summarized in Watercolor magazine. I was initially attracted to the art of Thomas Daly after reading the Winter 2000 issue of Watercolor. I just had to have the book. I am a teacher on leave of absence... and I have been dabbling in the processes of watercolor painting. All of my work was leaning towards one style and mood. After a trip to Europe last fall that i believed would energize and change my style... I came back still painting the old familiar landscapes. Daly`s message is that you have to paint what you are deeply emotionally involved with. It is a wonderfully refreshing book that will appeal to those seeking a gentler way of life and a calm way of reflecting on it. five stars to Mr.Daly!

The book was high quality and the subject ( Art, watercolor painting) is one of great interest for me. Mr. Daly's painting is somewhat unique via its connection with sport fishing and outdoor living. The painting subject and technique became somewhat repetitious and boring as the book progressed.A lot can be said for painting with a limited pallet but he limits the SAME pallet to practically every painting in the book. FEB

ok, it is a painting book, but I did not find anything to surprised me.