Paint with the Impressionists: A step-by-step guide to their methods and materials for today's artists

Paint with the Impressionists: A step-by-step guide to their methods and materials for today's artists

by JonathanStephenson (Author)

Synopsis

In this innovative approach to Impressionism and its methods, Jonathan Stephenson's instruction enables amateurs the world over to paint like the Impressionists. Vibrantly illustrated in color throughout, both with well-known works of art and step-by-step examples, the book shows how the masters achieved their diverse effects and how their ideas and styles can be adapted to today's tastes. Sections on the artists provide fascinating insights into individual techniques: learn how Monet produced his oil color sketches, or how Sisley created his atmospheric landscapes. With an introduction providing the historical background to Impressionism, and a comprehensive section on artists materials, this is a highly practical book that will appeal both to beginners and more experienced artists, as well as to the many thousands of people inspired by the brilliance and beauty of Impressionist painting.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 04 May 2010

ISBN 10: 0500238693
ISBN 13: 9780500238691
Book Overview: An easy-to-master and practical step-by-step guide to making your own Impressionist paintings

Media Reviews
'Excellently produced with many fine colour plates' - Leisure Painter
Author Bio
Jonathan Stephenson is also the author of Paint with theWatercolour Masters and The Materials and Techniques of Painting, both published byThames & Hudson.