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1	Painting the Impressionist Landscape: Lessons in Interpreting Light and Color more books like this by Lois Griffel add to wishlist Impressionism has inspired generations of artists and no one has done more for the cause than Charles Hawthorne, the founder of the Cape Cod School of Art. In "Painting the Impressionist Landscape", author and artist Lois Griffel explores Hawthorne's theories on colour and light, in depth. Griffel, the longtime director of the school Hawthorne ... see all copies from $16.09! new only from $16.09! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light & Color Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light & Color more books like this by Kevin D MacPherson add to wishlist For the beginner or experienced painter, this book provided inspiration and insight into the art of watercolour. Learn how the unusual techniques of pouring paint and masking give a glowing quality to the picture. Pouring causes the colour to tint rather than cover the paper while masking allows more freedom in applying colours. see all copies from $10.78! new only from $11.33! \| signed copies \| SVS
3	Paint Watercolors That Dance with Light more books like this by Elizabeth Kincaid add to wishlist "Paint Watercolors That Dance with Light" is a collection of the best tricks and techniques used by artist Elizabeth Kincaid to create breathtaking paintings filled with light and contrast.By following her advice, you'll master each individual step of the painting process to capture the brilliant glow of light and colour found through nature.With ... see all copies from $17.36! new only from $17.36! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Splash 7: The Celebration of Light more books like this by Rachel Rubin Wolf (Editor) add to wishlist Light in Watercolor creates drama, establishes mood and illuminates the meaning of the art itself. Splash 7:A Celebration of Light illustrates these properties with some of the finest watercolour work available. Artists will find over 120 paintings from some of today's finest painters, including Nita Engle, Ann Pember and Pat Weaver. Each piece ... see all copies from $9.08! new only from $17.30!
5	Capturing light & color with pastel. more books like this by Doug Dawson add to wishlist First published in 1992 and now reissued in paperback, an exploration of colour, shape, value and line for pastel artists in which the author discusses materials and equipment, explains how to make paintings glow with natural or artificial light, and outlines fifteen ways to create a painting. see all copies from $18.36! new only from $182.86! \| first editions
6	A Celebration of Light: Painting the Textures of Light in Watercolor more books like this by Jane Freeman add to wishlist This book approaches painting in a traditional manner with an extreme sensitivity to light and texture. It includes 15 demonstrations (4 complete painting demos, 11 short technique demos) show how to master essential techniques and paint a variety of textures (crystal, flowers, fruit, lace, silver, rusted metal, wood, fabric, hair) in various ... see all copies from $5.85! new only from $5.98! \| SVS
7	Pouring Light: Layering Transparent Watercolor more books like this by Jean H Grastorf add to wishlist This liberating guide to pouring transparent watercolour makes this unusual technique achievable and enjoyable. Here, the author breaks down her innovative 'pouring' process with visual guidance that includes: beginning-to-end instruction; four full-length demos and multiple mini-demos that show how to build strong light-based compositions; ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $10.71! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Capturing Radiant Light & Color in Oils and Soft Pastels more books like this by Susan Sarback add to wishlist Oil and pastel painters will learn new ways of seeing and painting light and colour. Readers will expand their colour perception and learn to bring this new awareness into their paintings. The author uses the full-colour seeing method, a way to see and paint colour as affected by the surrounding light. The book contains examples and demonstrations ... see all copies from $13.39! new only from $18.72! \| SVS
9	Drawing Light & Shade: Understanding Chiarascuro more books like this by Giovani Civardi add to wishlist This is a practical easy-to-follow guide, which shows how to observe and draw light and shade. Giovanni Civardi shares his great expertise in drawing light and shade, beginning with the basics of drawing simple 3D shapes. There are sections on shadows and cast shadows, simplifying tone, methods of shading, form and relief, composition, the ... see all copies from $9.61! new only from $11.17!
10	Catching Light in Your Paintings more books like this by Charles Sovek add to wishlist see all copies from $19.50! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
11	Capturing the Magic of Light in Watercolor more books like this by Susan D Bourdet add to wishlist Capturing light is a challenge all watercolorists struggle with. Whether depicting sunlight, backlighting, shadows or textures, these artists need the instruction in Capturing the Magic of Light in Watercolor to create realistic-looking paintings. By breaking down the topic into simple concepts, this bestselling North Light author shows ... see all copies from $6.52! new only from $21.22! \| SVS
12 view cover	Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor more books like this by Paul Jackson add to wishlist From soft, atmospheric effects to powerful images, this guide provides artists with the insight and instruction they need to illuminate their paintings with the magic of light. Utilizing 7 complete painting demonstrations, artists will learn how light behaves, where and how to find the best light and how to use the personality of light to express ... see all copies from $18.00! new only from $59.04! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light and Color more books like this by Kevin D MacPherson add to wishlist You'll find out how to see the colors of your subject accurately; mix clean, fresh color (including sensitive, subtle grays) from a limited palette; use light and shade to create an illusion of reality and to add unity to your painting; build a strong painting from the start by seeing the world as a mosaic of simple, interlocking shapes; and paint ... see all copies from $24.99! new only from $63.75! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Light: How to See It How to Paint It more books like this by Lucy Willis add to wishlist Originally published in 1991 and now available in paperback, a practical, step-by-step introduction to painting light in any medium, which demonstrates first how to see light, then how to use it to bring life to any subject, with projects, techniques and demonstrations by a variety of artists. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $63.59!
15 view cover	Intuitive Light: An Emotional Approach to Capturing the Illusion of Value, Form, Color, and Space more books like this by Albert Handell, Leslie T Handell add to wishlist The mastery of light distinguishes exceptional paintings from good ones; it also separates extraordinary artists from ordinary ones. All paintings are paintings of light. So, to truly capture the essence of the object you're painting, you must understand how it responds to light. This work breaks down the science of light into basic, easy-to ... see all copies from $14.15! new only from $64.79! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Seeing the Light: An Artist's Guide more books like this by Betty Carr add to wishlist Successful artist Carr shares her time-tested secrets for capturing the awe-inspiring qualities of light on canvas. Illustrations. see all copies from $13.50! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
17 view cover	Painting Light with Colored Pencil more books like this by Cecile Baird add to wishlist Capturing the elusive qualities of light is one of the most sought-after goals of artists in every medium, and Painting Light with Colored Pencil helps readers achieve that goal with: An overview of the basics of any work of art, such as composition, gathering reference material, value and colour; Over 20 step-by-step lessons covering a variety of ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $9.71! \| SVS
18	Painting with Light more books like this by Betty L. Schlemm, Charles Movalli add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $113.22! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	On Reflection more books like this by Jonathan Miller add to wishlist European painting has long aspired to hold a mirror to nature -- and in so doing has taken up the challenge of representing the effects of light on reflective surfaces. In this beautiful book, Jonathan Miller investigates the pictorial representation of sheen, shine, glimmer, and gleam through a wonderfully varied selection of paintings and ... see all copies from $19.95! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
20 view cover	Light more books like this by Judy Morris add to wishlist Designed to give a strong, working foundation to new painters, these books delve deeper into important ideas that other books gloss over in a few pages. Everything is explained with simple language and easy-to-follow demonstrations. Exercises and projects help beginners get straight to the fun part of painting. see all copies from $55.00! new only from $99.99!
21 view cover	Painting the Many Moods of Light more books like this by Rachel Rubin Wolf, Rachel Rubin Wolf add to wishlist A compendium of techniques for capturing light's evocative power and emotion in paint, provided by nine artists. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $68.27! \| first editions
22 view cover	Capturing Light in Oils more books like this by Paul Strisik add to wishlist Through three powerful tools--design, color, and light--master oil painter Paul Strisik teaches, step-by-step, how to convey a strong sense of place, time of day, and weather conditions to evoke emotional response from a viewer. Thorough, thought-provoking and richly illustrated, CAPTURING LIGHT IN OILS will help artists create paintings that ... see all copies from $30.00! signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Colour and Light in Oils more books like this by Robin Capon, Nicholas Verrall add to wishlist Often seen as dark and gloomy, in fact, oils can be used to create colourful and light paintings that are wonderfully expressive. One significant characteristic of oil paint is its richness and depth of colour, something that is of particular interest to Nicholas Verrall. Immediately striking in all his pictures is the skilful way he handles ... see all copies from $12.95! new only from $15.02! \| SVS
24 view cover	Incredible Light & Texture in Watercolor more books like this by James Toogood add to wishlist Every truly great watercolour painting hinges on the quality of light and texture. James Toogood shows readers exactly how to use these elements to add more drama, depth and believability to their work. Beginners and advanced artists will appreciate the wealth of instruction, including: Clear explanations of natural and artificial light, as well ... see all copies from $38.00! new only from $48.43!
25	Light for the Artist more books like this by Ted Seth Jacobs add to wishlist A scientific explanation for artists working in all mediums describing what actually occurs when light falls on form. Equipped with this knowledge they are in a better position to use the effects of light in the improvement of their artforms. The book explains the creative use of light to unify a scene, set a mood, define texture, indicate weight, ... see all copies from $225.00! first editions

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