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Landscapes In Oil: A Contemporary Guide To Realistic Painting In The Classical Tradition
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Landscapes In Oil Is The Firstever Comprehensive Guide To Classical Landscape Painting Reinterpreted For The Twentyfirst Century.Drawing From The Tradition Established By American Painters Of The Hudson River School Artists Like Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, And George Inness Author And Painter Ken Salaz Reveals Great Masters' Philosophy And Methods, Updating Their Approaches For The Contemporary Landscape Painter.Beginning Painters Are Given The Basic Tools And Stepbystep Demonstrations, Intermediate Painters Are Challenged With Unpublished Techniques That Allow Them To Break Through To The Next Level, And Advanced Painters Learn To Apply Their Skills Under Unified Theories.Landscapes In Oil Devotes A Chapter To Each Of The Fundamental Elements Of Landscape Painting Drawing, Value, Color, Composition, And Light Quality And Offers Critical Advice On Selecting Tools And Materials, Choosing Colors, And Structuring Your Palette For Best Results. Emphasizing The Necessity Of Plein Air Drawing And Painting, Salaz Demonstrates How To Translate Small, Quick Studies Made Outdoors Into Fullscale Studio Paintings.He Provides Detailed Stepbystep Breakdowns Of The Creation Of Four Of His Own Paintings, Focusing Not Only On Application But Also On The Ideas That Underpin Every Decision A Landscape Painter Must Make.The Scores Of Landscape Masterworks, Past And Present, That Illustrate This Book Have Been Carefully Chosen For Their Aesthetic Power And Because Each Embodies A Specific Aspect Of The Landscape Painter'S Craft. For Salaz, Landscape Painting Is A Noble Pursuit, And The Goal Of The Landscape Artist Is Not To Paint Pretty Pictures But To Create Compelling Images That Express Human Beings' Profound Connection To Nature In All Its Diversity And Grandeur.At A Time When Classical Landscape Is Enjoying A Renaissance In Art Schools, Ateliers, And Galleries Across North America, This Book Is An Essential Resource For Beginning And Experienced Painters Alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Landscapes in Oil'? A: 'Landscapes in Oil' focuses on classical landscape painting techniques reinterpreted for contemporary artists, providing a comprehensive guide that covers essential elements such as drawing, value, color, composition, and light quality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Landscapes in Oil' is Ken Salaz, a painter who draws inspiration from the Hudson River School artists.
- Q: What skill levels is this book suitable for? A: 'Landscapes in Oil' is suitable for beginning, intermediate, and advanced painters, offering tools and techniques tailored to each skill level.
- Q: Does the book include practical demonstrations? A: Yes, the book includes step-by-step demonstrations and detailed breakdowns of the creation of four of Ken Salaz's paintings.
- Q: How many pages does 'Landscapes in Oil' have? A: 'Landscapes in Oil' is a hardcover book with a total of 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'Landscapes in Oil' published? A: 'Landscapes in Oil' was published on March 19, 2019.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers fundamental elements of landscape painting, including drawing, value, color, composition, light quality, tools, materials, and plein air techniques.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for advanced landscape painters? A: Yes, advanced painters will find valuable techniques and unified theories that help them apply their existing skills more effectively.
- Q: What is the primary message of 'Landscapes in Oil'? A: The primary message is that landscape painting is a noble pursuit aimed at expressing a profound connection to nature, rather than just creating 'pretty pictures'.
- Q: Are there any specific tools recommended in the book? A: Yes, 'Landscapes in Oil' offers critical advice on selecting tools and materials, as well as structuring your palette for best results.