Land and Light Workshop : Capturing the Seasons in Oils

Paint the beauty of each season!If the thought of painting landscapes in oils seems daunting to you, this book by veteran artist Tim Deibler will put you at immediate ease. Tim's practical, time-tested instruction combined with tips, exercises and beautiful examples of his work, will help you visualize for others how you see the world around youno matter what season it is.Tim teaches you how to paint successfully by beginning with the basics. You will:Master the four keysshape, value, color, and edgesno matter what your painting style or media preference might bePlan any painting by using various block-in methods: monochrome, complementary color, full-color, and light and shadow block-in, or directly painting on the canvasDiscover the secrets of successful plein air paintingchoosing the right equipment, picking the best time of day to paint and settling on the lighting elements you'll useUnderstand the angles, shadows and reflections of light through each season, and practice painting the same scene throughout the yearWith Land & Light Workshop: Capturing the Seasons in Oils, it's easy to make your work stand outwhether it's with the sizzling hues of summer or the chilled blue tones of winter!