Painting Landscapes Filled with Light [Paperback]

Dorothy Dent (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 23, 2005

In 10 full step-by-step demonstrations, five acrylic and five oil, Dorothy Dent reveals the techniques behind the magic of light-filled landscapes in a variety of light and weather conditions. Readers will enjoy: Clear instruction from a true master on the painting of light; Self-critiques by the author; Projects with varying levels of difficulty for a wide audience; Introductory chapters to bring beginners up to speed With Dorothy's expert teaching and coverage of all four seasons, readers will be able to render realistic landscapes using this popular technique.

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About the Author

Dorothy Dent is one of the most popular convention and seminar teachers in the decorative painting industry. In addition to running her own business, she has self-published 29 project books and is the author of Painting Four Seasons of Fabulous Flowers and Painting Realistic Landscapes with Dorothy Dent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (December 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581807368
• ISBN-13: 978-1581807363
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,263 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Arts & Photography > Painting > Still Life
  • #60 in Books > Arts & Photography > Painting > Oil Painting
  • #62 in Books > Arts & Photography > Painting > Landscape

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ten step-by-step projects for both beginners and advanced painters, April 2, 2006

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Dorothy Dent's Painting Landscapes Filled With Light provides ten step-by-step projects for both beginners and advanced painters who want to paint light-filled landscapes depicting different seasons and times. Color values are surveyed in landscape projects which show how to capture sunsets and sunrises, autumn foliage, moonshine on water, and more. More than just an exercise book, each project includes diagrams showing light direction and color tonal values and a commentary on how experts fine-tune paintings such professional finishing touches.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best ever, July 18, 2007

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Debra H. Wisniewski "art teacher" (Lansdale, PA) - See all my reviews
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I have many how to paint books and Dorothy Dent's are my favorite. This book includes 5 lessons in acrylic and 5 lessons in oils and her step-by-step instructions are very clear and easy to follow. She also includes exact colors to use which would be helpful to the beginner artist. I have recreated all of her pictures with surprising success. She also includes templates you can enlarge to transfer the image to your canvas. I would highly recommend this book and her other acrylic "Realistic Landscapes" step-by-step book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, March 19, 2006

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J. A. Gonzalez "Lover of Books" (Clarksburg, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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Another excellent book from Dorothy Dent. From the beginner to the seasoned painter there is something for everyone to learn in this book. Her explanations of light are easy to understand and follow. Recommend highly.