Trevor Chamberlain: Light and Atmosphere in Watercolour : A Personal View

by Trevor Chamberlain, Angela Gair

All in color! "Look over the shoulder" of Trevor Chamberlain and find out how an award-winning watercolorist interprets the fleeting effects of weather, light, and atmosphere in his work. See superb reproductions of landscape, marine and coastal, townscape, figure, and interior paintings, and understand the artist's approach to painting them. It's almost as if you're watching Chamberlain in action as you learn by example. A Selection of F&W's North Light Book Club . Trim 8 1/2 x 11 1/4.

Genres: Art

128 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1999

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I discovered a signed copy of this book at a book fair. I enjoyed the author’s narrative about his painting journey and the artists that have inspired him just as much as the techniques and tips on painting atmospheric landscapes. A large selection of his own paintings have been beautifully reproduced in the book. It is a joy to read and look at. It is a book I shall no doubt often return to.

[Peter McReynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent report on outstanding, current British plain wire watercolorist, albeit in canonical how-to format. About 130 approximately 9x12-inch pages. Decent color reproductions. Usual discussion of what paints, what brushes, etc. Of course it's futile to pursue watercolor skill by copying a master's toolbox, but hope springs eternal. An excellent way to enjoy viewing his extraordinary paintings, most seemingly done en plain aire. Perhaps with his Wapping Group of Artists. Very highly recommended.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hope I can get my watercolors to look somewhat like his... The feeling is wonderful in his paintings!

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite art books.

I re-read this wonderful book chock full of good information. Trevor Chamberlain is one of my favorite artists who is a master of atmosphere.