David Curtis outlines his approach to painting light-filled landscapes. He stresses the need to paint "plein air", with little or no studio work, and discusses techniques and materials suitable for this approach. Detailed instruction on preparing the materials for painting, and advice on composition and tonal range are all designed to enable the artist to capture the light effect that formed their original inspiration. The book includes examples of Curtis's work, including five step-by-step demonstrations where the artsit puts into practice the advice he has given.
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A highly accomplished painter known for his light-filled landscapes in oil, Curtis served a long apprenticeship painting in the English countryside under prominent British artists. Believing firmly that an hour painting in the field yields much more than several in the studio, he has developed a remarkably lively style that he engagingly teaches in this volume. Curtis covers the setting up of materials, stretching of the canvas, and preliminary, energetic sketching. The formal demonstration projects are illustrated with photos of what he saw en plein air and detailed stage-by-stage paintings. This very fine volume will be effective when used in conjunction with more basic books, like Charles Sovek's Oil Painting: Develop Your Natural Ability (North Light,
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent book for the skilled oil painter,
By Robert W. Moore (Boulder City, Nevada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Light Touch: Successful Painting In Oils (Paperback)
First rate demos. Good graphics. The artist-author is a premier realistic Plein air painter.
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Great Intermediate Book,
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This review is from: A Light Touch: Successful Painting In Oils (Paperback)
This is a one of the best books on oil painting that I've seen (though probably best for an intermediate level painter; it's a little short on basic 'just getting started' information). Both the author's advice and the demonstrations are helpful and done in a professional but friendly way.The best compliment I can give it is that I've actually looked for the author's paintings to purchase.
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Brilliant artist,
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This review is from: A Light Touch: Painting Landscapes in Oils (Hardcover)
David Curtis is an incredible artist and this book depicts his skill admirably. The text is very informative and the illustrations are well reproduced. It is especially illuminating to see the step-by-step demonstrations to see how a master creates his work.
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