Customer Reviews

The 5 Essentials in Every Powerful Painting

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I really do not understand some of the other reviews on this book. This is really not a 'how to paint a variety of different styles' book. This is an honest book from an excellent artist who shows you how 'he' paints.

I first read this book at the library. I felt it was 'okay'. However, as my skills grew; I kept finding myself checking this book out again and again. Finally, I broke down and bought the book.

I didn't check it out again to try to duplicate the painting style of the author. Which I'm in awe of, and so is the Pastel and Watercolor Society by the way. The reason I got it, was because this book really shows you how to create powerful paintings. It shows you how to think before you put brush to canvas.

Again, I can't believe the poor customer reviews. I've read fifty or sixty books on painting and this one along with Oil Painting Secrets from a Master are the two that I pick up again and again and again.

I have over 300 art technique books. This one is the best of all time. I am a professional artist in oil painting and pastel.
There was information in the book I have never heard on impressionism; i.e., limited the type strokes. The studio and work placed shown in book was like my own. It was well filled with books and still life objects. I showed it to my husband so that he would stop nagging me about cleaning up or I had bought too many books. I am in a SAD depression. This book inspired me to get up and move and to just do it. I feel wonderful. This book has made a hugh impact on my painting.

Whenever I go to a book store or library, I always search for the best how-to type of books written by artists. Having read many of them, I was sort of disappointed. There are good paintings here and there, but lot of so-so works filled in those books. Then one day I found Ramon Kelley's book and I like every painting in the book! The writing is clear and direct. He is talking about the essentials and the essentials are all I need.

I love this book. I have many art books Schmidt, Johnson, Leffel, and I go back to this basic, clearly written book for inspiration over and over. I am looking forward to his new videos, and think his contemporary realism approach is well articulated and demonstrated. Beautiful pictures, see his portrait book also.

Every artist...from acclaimed to novice,need a book like this on their shelves. I have had many different teachers over the years and I still hit a stumbling block from time to time.Every once in a while I just need to sit down and go over the basics and be reminded of my basic foundation of art to fix a problem.
Ramone Kelley is a phenominal artist and we should all be thankful he has taken the time to write this book for us to learn from.He could be painting for money and not offer us any guidance.Thank you Ramone for sharing your thoughts and techniques! A+

The book is basic. The paintings are good, but only shows one style. Which is fine I suppose; the book is not meant for technique as it is to just go over basics that you can apply with any medium. The author can write well, because I found it to be interesting for a basic book.

This book gives very little help and actually your common sense is just as good. I am an artist and it did NOT help me at all.

IF YOU TAKE THE TIME TO WRITE A BOOK, IT SHOULD CONTAIN CONSTRUCTIVE AND INSTUCTIONAL MATERIAL. THIS BOOK HAS NETHER ONE AND I HOPE TO FIND BOOKS WITH MUCH MUCH BETTER INFORMATION. HOPE THIS HELPS PEOPLE NOT WASTE THEIR MONEY.

book arrived damaged because of poor packaging. notified seller but heard nothing.
very dissaponting.

regards dawn

The book was has described. I am very satisfied with it. Oil painting is a hobby of mine. Thank you for the prompt
delivery of the book.