Download or read book Painting Peaceful Country Landscapes written by Annette Dozier and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-01-23 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capture the Charm and Tranquility of the Country Nothing pleases the eye and stirs the senses quite like landscape paintings. Now you can experience the joy and satisfaction of painting your own charming country scenes with this complete step-by-step guide. Inside you'll find 10 start-to-finish painting demonstrations that empower you to paint a range of realistic pastoral scenes, from dancing waterfalls and mountain pines to fragrant fields and rolling farmland.Instruction includes: • Five step-by-step demonstrations in acrylic and five step-by-step demonstrations in oil with a conversion chart for using either medium successfully for any project • Beginner-friendly introductory chapters that cover the basics of capturing light, value, color and texture • In-depth guidance for learning how to create dynamic compositions using your own photos and references • Subjects spanning a variety of seasons and country vistas Every delicate detail is clearly illustrated with hand-in photographs, so you can achieve complete success with each composition. Whether you're a seasoned painter, or you just want to try your hand at a new subject or medium, Painting Peaceful Country Landscapes is the perfect guide for you. Great painting awaits. Pick up a brush and start today!