Painting Clouds and Skies in Oils

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Learn to capture the beauty and drama of the sky. A good sky is the essence of successful landscape and seascape paintings. This practical book covers everything you will need to know to paint a sky that captures the mood and atmosphere of a scene. With over 200 paintings, it explains techniques, demonstrates the painting process including step-by-step instruction on painting in oils with the alla prima technique. Advice is given on using alternative colours and creative intepretations and gives ideas to inspire and develop skills and a personal style. AUTHOR: Mo Teeuw is a professional artist who works mostly in oils with a preference for painting en plein air. She is a popular tutor and regularly teaches groups in France, Mallorca, Spain and Morocco. Her paintings often feature the big open skies of her East Anglian home, and she is an active member of many of her local art societies. 218 colour images

Mo Teeuw IEA (Institute of Professional Anglian Artists) is a professional artist who works mostly in oils with a preference for painting en plein air. She is a popular tutor and regularly teaches groups in France, Mallorca, Spain and Morocco. Her paintings often feature the big open skies of her East Anglian home, and she is an active member of many of her local art societies.