Paint Charming Seaside Scenes With Acrylics [Paperback]

Jacqueline Penney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 17, 2008

Paint 16 scenes that conjure the romance of the sea

Seagulls cawing, the meeting of sky and sea, the hypnotic ebb and flow of waves breaking on the shore ... it's no wonder artists are drawn to the magic of the sea. Jacqueline Penney has lived near the water and been inspired by its many moods for over 30 years. In this book, she shares her favorite techniques and expert tricks for capturing the atmosphere and romance of the ocean in acrylics.

• 16 gorgeous painting projects - from beautiful sunrises and a romantic walk along the beach, to scenes featuring lobster boats and lighthouses
• Step-by-step instruction for painting a wide range of seascape elements including waves, skies, sand dunes, reflections, driftwood, grasses, rocks, sailboats, fishing shacks and more
• Techniques for painting pebbly beaches, ocean spray, weather-worn rocks and other realistic textures
• Creative variations to explore, including two-piece artworks, painting with a palette knife and moonlit scenes

Complete with a gallery of finished paintings that deliver waves of inspiration to water-loving artists of every skill level.

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About the Author

Jacqueline Penney is a well-known artist and very successful author who has maintained her Penney Gallery/Studio on the North Fork of Long Island for the past thirty-five years. She captures the charming moods of the seascape in her colorful and inviting paintings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; 1 edition (December 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600610595
• ISBN-13: 978-1600610592
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #887,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seascapes, January 29, 2009

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Donn Kuse - See all my reviews
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If seascapes are your interest, this is one nice book to start with. I haven't had a chance to do anything from the book, but the instructions are very easy to follow. And you don't really need just acrylics. A good book to have.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good book that gives good demos, December 3, 2009

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hully "homegrown artist" (Lititz, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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I was glad to see lots of pictures demonstrating how to do the basic seaside scenes. The directions were simple to follow and there was a variety I enjoyed. I love the seaside and was excited to see this book so I could capture the memories I love. The directions were step by step, though I think some experience in painting would be helpful in completing the paintings.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, April 1, 2011

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Sasha Smith "knowledge is wealth" (QLD, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This is a really nice demonstration book. I think it's so lovely and helpful. I recommend it to everyone wanting to have a go with acrylics!