The Landscape Painter’s Workbook is the definitive hands-on guide to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting.
Written by celebrated landscape artist, instructor, and author Mitchell Albala, this
richly informative and
beautifully illustrated volume leads you step by step through his approach to the genre, from establishing a composition using basic shapes to applying time-tested color strategies, with all-new
lessons,
practical exercises, and
special topics, including:
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The Complete Color Strategy. What are the three aspects of color contrast that guide a painting’s strategy?
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Notan. Explore this special type of compositional study, which identifies the underlying shapes and patterns of a composition.
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Picture Formats. How does the picture format—horizontal, vertical, or square—affect the composition? What are the pros an
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“It encapsulates everything I want to get across to my students in my workshops…This book explains everything.” * Charlie Hunter, painter and host of Reasonably Fine Art Talk *
“This rich and informative new guide is particularly strong on color and composition, offering detailed diagrams and simple strategies for getting the most out of your palette.” * Artists & Illustrators Magazine *
“Mitchell’s new book is like opening a beautiful travel guide to exotic destinations—there’s so much to explore: shapes, composition, color, and more. The Landscape Painter’s Workbook will no doubt become my comfortably worn and dog-eared ‘road-atlas’ by my side as I explore the wondrous world of landscape painting.” * Carol Olson, host of The Artful Painter Podcast *
"Helps artists, from beginners to experienced, apply the lessons and build their skills." * Artists Magazine *
“Mitchell writes very well, so well in fact that this new book transcends genre, making it useful to all artists, not just landscape painters. I work in still life, yet am finding these exercises enormously helpful. Bravo!” * Margaret Davidson, author of Contemporary Drawing: Key Concepts and Techniques *
“Has great focus and organization. It discusses topics in depth that are often glossed over, if mentioned at all.” * Steve Whitney, painter and instructor *
"Mitchell has a lot of respect for his readers. It's not easy to explain what goes through one's mind when you're painting, but he puts into words some very complex ideas and says them so clearly.” * Sue Charles, painter *
“I had thought you covered just about everything in your first book, but The Landscape Painter’s Workbook takes it to another level.” * Bill Hook, painter *
“Your ability to dissect a painting and clearly describe its important qualities makes the book a valuable asset for any serious student, as well as experienced painters alike.” * Bill Vrscak, painter *
