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The authors discuss the subject and technique of the Forest Fire, one of the best known early Renaissance paintings in Britain. The illustrations include recent x-rays and infrared photographs made while the painting was undergoing restoration. ... Read more

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New ideas combining two popular painting subjects - flowers and landscapes.

Flowers can be the focus of a painting, or merely one of the elements; either way, they add drama and color to any painting and can lift an ordinary landscape to a higher level. This book covers all the basic techniques an artist needs to learn, together with how to paint the flowers accurately. Author Jill Bays encourages artists to develop their ability to compose a picture successfully and offers suggestions for expanding personal creativity.

Season, climate and mood are all discussed and tehre is a useful section on personal organization of a painting such as which material to choose and how to prepare for an outdoor trip. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it teaches through watercolor and other mediums and is suitable for artists of all skill levels. ... Read more

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Finally...good GREENS!
This book has been a godsend.I have been trying for some time to paint good solid greens in three values.Jill's book has given me the colors that WORK.Now I can mix light, medium or dark greens as I need! This bookis great for those wanting to start painting from real life, whether it befrom a still life in your studio, your garden in your backyard, or on topof a hill overlooking a vista.Good plein air techniques including designand compostion and how to BEGIN.This is not just a book on paintingflowers. ... Read more

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A stunning collection of glorious landscapes from a region that has inspired great artists for generations. Here in full color are reproductions of works by Thomas Moran, George Innes, Georgia O'Keeffe, Edward Hopper, and many others. Full-color photographs. ... Read more

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They don't paint them like they used to anymore
On a recent first time visit to Santa Fe, I was rather disappointed with much of the art on display in the numerous galleries. One either loves it or hates it, but there seems to be no middle ground on the modern art found in Santa Fe, most of it being atrociously expensive. Then I happened upon this book in one of the stores, immediately fell in love with it, and brought it home. With time to enjoy it slowly, this book harkens back to the days before modern photography, whereby landscape painters were the best means for portraying scenery. Most of the images presented in this book date back to the time between 1925 to 1940, with some going back as far as the mid 1800's. I found it quite interesting that very few images from the last twenty years are presented here. Has landscape painting fallen out of fashion? Evidently so. But, for those who love this style and want a good picture of the southwest the way it was, I can highly recommend this book, which is quite a bargain. The added poetic comments only enhance it's appeal.

A full-color art book with rich and emotional landscapes
Paintings Of The Southwest compiled and capably edited by Arnold Skolnic is a gorgeous, full-color art book filled with rich and emotional landscapes from southwestern America, as well as some portraits of the people who call this splendid land home. Works from a wide variety of artists are presented, often with a brief quote from the artist that is relevant to the heart and soul of his or her creation. Enhanced with a thoughtful introduction by independent art historian and curator Suzan Campbell, Paintings Of The Southwest overall is an informative, engaging book of art showcasing the sweeping strokes of memorable works by gifted artists on every page and admirably succeeds in capturing the land's natural spirit. Also very highly recommended are Arnold Skolnick's previous two volumes of artwork, Paintings Of Maine (Clarkson Potter, 0517582295...) and Paintings Of California (University of California Press, 0520211847...). ... Read more

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This fascinating book provides a picture of the changing state of British landscape studies. The book is pluralistic in content and multidisciplinary in nature. It not only indicates where matters stand at the moment but suggests directions for future scholarship. ... Read more