The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, aerial and linear perspective, painting of trees, emotional properties of line and mass in composition, light, unity of tone, plus information on canvas, palette, brushes, more. 34 black-and-white reproductions of paintings by Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams.
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Landscape Drawing Step by Step by Wendon Blake Excellent, clearly written how-to guide for training powers of observation, judging proportions, assessing values, plus valuable suggestions for use of drawing media. 180 line illustrations and halftones.
Watercolor Landscapes Step by Step by Wendon Blake Easy-to-follow guide, with 122 illustrations, including 60 in color, provides beginners with all the information they need to paint mountains, rocks, and mist, as well as how to apply color.
Oil Landscapes Step by Step by Wendon Blake, George Cherepov Beautifully illustrated full-color guide features step-by-step development of seven landscape paintings by George Cherepov; also, expert advice on basic techniques, brushes and paints, composition, lighting, etc. 117 illustrations, 63 in color.
Essentials of Landscape Composition by Leonard Richmond In this step-by-step introduction to composition, the author offers effective exercises to teach budding artists simple drawing techniques, using a brush to create landscape elements from clouds and trees to castles and cottages.
Painting Surf and Sea by Harry R. Ballinger Profusely illustrated and easy to follow, this book combines basics of composition and color mixing with simple methods for painting ocean waves and shores. 12 color and 85 black-and-white illustrations.
