Crowood Press
Painting Light & Colour with Oils

Introduces colour mixing principles, the importance of a familiar palette and the importance of intuitive use. Explains the behaviour of light while painting plein air and its relationship with colour and tone. Encourages a confident and impressionist style of painting, working alla prima. Gives practical tips on exciting and engaging compositions that are not over-explained. Includes examples and demonstrations of landscape, still life, interior and figure paintings. Author: Sarah Manolescue 144pp., 8.75x11 paperback ISBN: 9780719842771