Tag Archives: paintings
Landscape Painting, by Mitchell Albala – book review
Full title of book: Landscape Painting, Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio Practice, by Mitchell Albala. If you’re in the need for instructions on how to paint landscapes then this book may be for you. Why I … Continue reading
Autumn Pathway
Don’t you love finding quiet pathways where you can wander about and enjoy some down time, especially during the Autumn months. As if on cue, Mother Nature gives us a gift every Fall sprinkling magical colors here and there making … Continue reading
Painting Sunlight & Shadow with Pastels, a book review
For a long time I struggled with creating believable shadows and light using oil pastels (OPs), few credible resources exist for Op artists. I wanted a source with easy to understand explanations and demonstrations for painting sunlight and shadows. I … Continue reading
Monet’s Years at Giverny: Beyond Impressionism, a book review
The last 40+ years of Claude Monet’s life were mostly spent at his property in Giverny, France. It was during this time that Monet cultivated his most significant work, the property gardens which became the inspiration for many of his … Continue reading
