- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Watson-Guptill (Mar 1 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 082303867X
- ISBN-13: 978-0823038671
- Product Dimensions: 28.1 x 21.1 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 594 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #699,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1.0 out of 5 stars
This is not the spirit of nature!,
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This review is from: Painting the Spirit of Nature (Paperback)
I bought this book since the reviews were quite enthusiastic about it. I have more than 50 watercolor books as well as many other art books, and this is just and justly the worst of them all.It is about experimental painting, that is true, but it is not about "the spirit of nature". Experimental or abstract painting is simply no excuse. The abstract patterns made through various techniques aren't exciting or beautiful and the techniques themselves can be found in various books where they belong - as a small sidenote. The techniques shown aren't useful at all for a watercolor artist wanting to capture nature. The enthusiastic reviews gave me a diametrically opposite view of this book than what it was. As a "nature" book it belongs in the trashcan. What I thought about was some loose techniques for creating texture for nature paintings, but that was not the case, it is all about totally abstractism which was not what I was after.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome,
By A Customer
This review is from: Painting the Spirit of Nature (Paperback)
If you are looking for ideas and techniques this is a wonderful book. Very well done.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A perennial favorite in my reference library,
By Nancy (Silicon Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Painting the Spirit of Nature (Paperback)
I also frequently recommend this book to other artists, beginning or advanced. I've had this book for years, and am awed everytime I open it up. It's perfect for jumpstarting the creative juices because almost every page contains an inspiring thought, image or technique. Her photos of natural elements, together with paintings by herself and other artists shows everyone how to use nature as a springboard for creativity. You will LOVE this book!
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