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Capturing the Moment in Oils (Hardcover)

by David Curtis (Author), Robin Capon (Contributor)
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  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Batsford Ltd; illustrated edition edition (21 Mar 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0713490071
  • ISBN-13: 978-0713490077
  • Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 22.4 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 98,560 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Leisure Painter magazine, May 2007

...this book is full of really impressive and atmospheric paintings, but with David's informative and encouraging commentary, it is one that will assist and inspire artists of all levels.

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One of the attractions of painting outdoors is the challenge of capturing the spirit of a place - changing light, weather and transient conditions demand particular painting skills if they are to be interpreted effectively. Leading painter David Curtis works on location, in all weathers, observing and capturing the subtle effects of light and mood. Oil paint is as good for painting on site as it is for large-scale painting in the studio; it is remarkably responsive; can be applied in many different ways; and it allows time to assess and modify work in progress. In this fascinating book, David Curtis shows how he achieves such expressive and original results using drawings, paintings and stage-by-stage examples. He gives detailed explanations of his two main working methods - for plein-air paintings and for studio compositions - as well as plenty of helpful guidance and advice on choosing materials, exploring techniques, selecting ideas, composition, colour and tone and associated topics. Drawing skills and interpreting the qualities of light are other key issues that he deals with, while his wonderfully evocative landscapes, coastal scenes, interiors and figure compositions provide much to inspire the reader.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You Must Buy This Book., 13 Sep 2009
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Don't miss buying this book, I nearly did due to reading the one poor rating.If you like art you will love this book.The paintings are some of the finest that I have ever seen.The price is a steal.Buy it now and treasure it.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Capturing the moment in oils", 1 Oct 2009
I found this an super book, possibly because David Curtis paints in a style I like. It is not a beginners instruction book but there are a generous number of reproductions of interesting subjects from which to obtain inspiration for colour and technique.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Capturing the Moment in Oils, 14 Nov 2009
If you have mastered the basics of oil painting and want to take your work to a higher level, this is the book for you! It is packed full of advice, information and instruction from David Curtis, who is one of the most accomplished and versatile figurative artists of the present time. Every aspect of oil painting is covered in detail, supported by a wealth of inspirational illustration, three step-by-step demonstration paintings and an interesting lucid text. Thoroughly recommended!
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