The book contains short practical projects along with a comprehensive techniques section, three step-by-step projects, and is dotted throughout with Jane's sumptuous and inspirational finished artworks. The book encourages an experimental, semi-abstract approach to painting the natural landscape, and helps artists to loosen up.
Activities that promote creativity, such as art, are seen as great ways to combat the stresses of modern life, and Jane's latest book will do just that. She provides expert guidance and exciting ideas that will allow anyone, whether beginner or experienced artist, to create amazing semi-abstract artwork.
Table of Contents
Introduction6
Getting started8
First steps into abstraction18
Texture44
Colour51
Swirling Tide at Porthmeor58
Deeper into abstraction72
Magical honesty92
Shape and line104
Flowers and fruit116
Afterword126
Index128
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