Jenny Aitken – författare

Reknowned for her techniques for painting light on water, Jenny Aitken delivers perfect guidance to the intermediate artist on how to paint light in plein air and much more.Learn how to successfully paint scenes that that capture magical effects of light from behind the subject. Good contre-jour – painting into the light – artworks cause the viewer to squint, with light seeming to glow from the canvas. They can look like a kind of magic, with their hazy light and colour singing out. This book demystifies lighting in oils, and provides a practical guide to the process, showing exactly how to create the illusion.Inside, you'll find a wealth of information on simplification, tonal control, capturing accurate colour, working both indoors and outdoors, painting landscapes and still life, creating atmospheric depth, and even mastering the illusion of space. Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations and beautifully illustrated techniques, Jenny Aitken reveals how to infuse every painting with vibrant, lifelike light. A section on troubleshooting tricky paintings will show the reader every painting is salvageable, but with an understanding of light and colour, it’s much more likely that they’ll find success the first time round.

The must-have beginner’s guide to painting outdoors in oils, from award-winning artist and trusted teacher, Jenny Aitken.Through 8 skill-building projects, packed with expert tips and techniques, Jenny will inspire you to explore the immediacy of working en plein air, sharpen your observation skills and boost your practical confidence.Plein air painting is increasingly popular and in this complete course Jenny covers everything you need to know. The 8 projects are carefully chosen so that you can build up your confidence through practice; each will teach you new techniques, and will gradually develop your skills as you work through the book.Take the fear out of painting outdoors: with preparation, everything is possible. Jenny covers all the essential considerations, from choosing the right clothing and checking the weather, to planning your supplies.Discover a range of 8 inspiring projects: choose from delicate flowers and dramatic seascapes to rolling landscapes and billowing clouds.Improve your painting practice: discover key techniques including simplification, brushwork, perspective and pushing colour so that you can create your own stunning results.Sharpen up your plein air skills: the immediacy of working en plein air will sharpen your eye, mind and skill. Learn how to tackle the particular challenges of working outdoors, including changing light, moving subjects and more – right down to dealing with the weather.With clear guidance on everything from selecting the right materials to capturing light and atmosphere, this book is designed to remove the intimidation factor and help artists of all skill levels develop confidence and skill in plein air painting.