A Masterclass in Drawing & Painting Landscapes: Sky, Sea, Lakes, Town & Countryside - Softcover

This book helps you learn to produce beautiful compositions in oils, acrylics, gouache, waterpaints, pencils and charcoal, It shows you how to draw and paint a variety of landscapes, including coastal vistas, rolling hills and city skylines. It comes with expert step-by-step tutorials and 30 projects shown in more than 800 clear photographs. It includes inspirational galleries of professional art, as well as advice on materials and art equipment, and hints and tips on working with all types of media. One of the most popular subjects for artists, landscapes are a constant source of inspiration, making us want to convey their beauty, atmosphere and meanings. This practical book offers budding artists the chance to learn from experienced art tutors, and master the skills needed to draw and paint the world around them. Tutorials and projects are accompanied by galleries of professional art, offering insight into how various artistic techniques are employed. The book is illustrated with more than 800 photographs, making it easy to achieve great results. It will give every art student the confidence to express their personal vision and artistic style.

Sarah Hoggett specializes in practical art and photography, and has wide-ranging experience of producing instructive art books. Abigail Edgar trained at Kingston and Central St Martins Colleges in London, and has since exhibited widely. She has run art courses in London and Italy.