Roy Lang's Sea & Sky in Oils: Painting the Atmosphere & Majesty of the Sea [Paperback]

Roy Lang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007

Award-winning artist Roy Lang shows artists how to capture in oils the power and majesty of water and air in this guidebook. Instructing readers on how the sea and sky interact in nature and how to portray their many moods, this study includes detailed sections on the properties of light and atmosphere to provide an ideal starting point for beginners. From selecting the proper materials to understanding composition, this manual features dozens of expert hints and tips for any level of artist and contains two step-by-step demonstrations that explain how to paint the sea and sky.

Editorial Reviews

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"An excellent book for those keen to paint realistic skies and seas, and the sea section in particular is very clearly explained."  —Jeannie Zelos Artworks

About the Author

Roy Lang is a professional painter and teacher. He is the recipient of the 2002 Artist of the Year award from the Society of All Artists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Search Press (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844480208
• ISBN-13: 978-1844480203
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 11.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Arts & Photography > Painting > Still Life
  • #75 in Books > Arts & Photography > Painting > Oil Painting
  • #91 in Books > Arts & Photography > Painting > Landscape

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roy Lang's "sea and sky in oils", September 18, 2007

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B. Franklin (Mesa, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roy Lang's Sea & Sky in Oils: Painting the Atmosphere & Majesty of the Sea (Paperback)

I have always been confused when trying to paint sand. A wonderful example of this is explained.
The waves in this book are painted and a great explaination follows.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With this book you're able to paint the sea!, July 19, 2008

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This review is from: Roy Lang's Sea & Sky in Oils: Painting the Atmosphere & Majesty of the Sea (Paperback)

Purchased the book thinking it would be a good overview. The reviews seemed promising. I've read it like three times now! It is so good and the techniques are really straightforward. I'm about to paint my very first seascape having learned from this book that it IS possible. I understand that there is also a Roy Lang DVD that goes along with this book and am looking to get a copy. If you want to learn how to paint the sea - you can't go wrong with this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comments From an Emerging Artist, April 1, 2008

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This review is from: Roy Lang's Sea & Sky in Oils: Painting the Atmosphere & Majesty of the Sea (Paperback)

Living on the coast I can't get enough of the magical light, intense colour, reflections in water or a dark brooding sky over rough seas, the tranquil flat calm of a still day - the ever changing scene. This book shows how I may be able to use paint to capture the excitement of the sea on canvas. I am itching to get going after reading this simply set out art instruction book. It is ideal for beginning artists who wants to paint the sea in oil.