The Big Book of Painting Nature in Oil

by S. Allyn Schaeffer, John Shaw

Depict the spidery delicacy of sycamore branches outlined against a brilliant sky. Capture the feeling of dawn creeping over the horizon. Interpret the drama of waves surging toward the shore. The Big Book of Painting Nature in Oil provides 135 stimulating demonstrations in painting trees, skies, and water from beautiful photographs by one of the world’s leading nature photographers. This book will be invaluable to landscape artists. The 600 magnificent illustrations and engaging text cover the entire range of oil painting techniques and give the artist in-depth instruction in painting beautiful images of the natural world in all seasons, weather, geographical variety, and at every time of day. Many of the lessons are followed by assignments designed to help you apply what you have just learned to new situations.

The Big Book of Painting Nature in Oil is a must for everyone who wants to master the techniques for becoming a first-rate landscape painter.

Genres: Art

400 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1991

About the author

Mr. Schaeffer was an artist and instructor at the DuCret School of Art in Plainfield. He also taught at the Visual Arts Center in Summit. He was a life member of the Pastel Society of America and in 1988 was awarded the title of Master Pastellist. He was also a member of many art associations including the Salmagundi Club, the Hudson Valley Art Association and the Westfield Art Association and was included in the Who's Who in American Art, 21st Edition. His works can be found in many private and public collections. He was also a frequent lecturer, demonstrator and a published author of many books and articles.

Reviews

[Jeffrey Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though a tad outdated in some of its tool suggestions (don't use toxic 'turps,' folks!), there is plenty to learn and tons of inspiration to apply to your next painting project. I'll be using this as a go-to reference for years to come.

[Lael Walters · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is written in a problem/solution style with a photo and a completed picture
Good points: had original photo
Bad points: no demo of bad trying to describe, and solutions often seem very vague as to what actually was done; a big book of mostly 2 page spreads