Landscape Painting: Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio P

Description: Landscape Painting by M. Albala The landscape is unique among subject matter - in its grandeur, complexity and colour dynamics. This guide to landscape theory and practice assists in working with what are the greatest challenges for the landscape artist, most notably simplifying complex material, selecting strong compositions and translating colour and light. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Serious beginners to professional-level landscape artists.Because nature is so expansive and complex, so varied in its range of light, landscape painters often have to look further and more deeply to find form and structure, value patterns, and an organized arrangement of shapes. In Landscape Painting, Mitchell Albala shares his concepts and practices for translating natures grandeur, complexity, and color dynamics into convincing representations of space and light. Concise, practical, and inspirational, Landscape Painting focuses on the greatest challenges for the landscape artist, such as-. Simplification and Massing- Learn to reduce natures complexity by looking beneath the surface of a subject to discover the forms basic masses and shapes.. Color and Light- Explore color theory as it specifically applies to the landscape, and learn the various strategies painters use to capture the illusion of natural light.. Selection and Composition- Learn to select wisely from natures vast panorama. Albala shows you the essential cues to look for and how to find the most promising subject from a world of possibilities.The lessons in Landscape Painting-based on observation rather than imitation and applicable to both plein air and studio practice-are accompanied by painting examples, demonstrations, photographs, and diagrams. Illustrations draw from the work of more than 40 contemporary artists and such masters of landscape painting as John Constable, Sanford Gifford, and Claude Monet. Based on Albalas 25 years of experience and the proven methods taught at his successful plein air workshops, this in-depth guide to all aspects of landscape painting is a must-have for anyone getting started in the genre, as well as more experienced practitioners who want to hone their skills or learn new perspectives. Notes Subtitled, Essential Concepts & Techniques For Plein Air & Studio Practice. Author Biography MITCHELL ALBALA teaches landscape painting at the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle. A respected and dedicated teaching artist for more than 20 years, he is best known for his atmospheric and semiabstract landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. He has lectured on impressionism at the Seattle Art Museum, has written about landscape painting for American Artist magazine, and hosts an educational website at mitchellalbala.com. He has exhibited nationally and is represented by the Lisa Harris Gallery in Seattle Details ISBN0823032205 Short Title LANDSCAPE PAINTING Pages 192 Publisher Watson-Guptill Publications Language English ISBN-10 0823032205 ISBN-13 9780823032204 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 758.1 Year 2009 Illustrations Yes Imprint Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S. Subtitle Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio Practice Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2009-11-17 AU Release Date 2009-11-17 NZ Release Date 2009-11-17 US Release Date 2009-11-17 Illustrator Bonnie Shemie Birth 1764 Death 1847 Affiliation Professor of Politics, Oxford University Position Professor of Politics Qualifications PhD Author M. Albala Publication Date 2009-11-17 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161664122;

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