Painting Wildlife with John Seerey-Lester

Seerey-Lester, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1581802420 ISBN 13: 9781581802429

Publisher: North Light Books, 2003

This book provides an insider's view to the dramatic and original award-winning technique of internationally acclaimed wildlife artist John Seerey-Lester. He provides a combination of step-by-step demonstrations in oil and acrylic and large reproductions of his art that demonstrate his principles when painting snow, water, trees, landscapes and skies and animals. He begins with tips on researching and developing a composition and the importance of working in the field. Mini-demos on different parts of animals, textures, and expressive aspects of animals follow. He also provides tips on introducing atmosphere into paintings, such as rain, falling snow and moonlight. Finally, he covers the use of light and how it can contribute to the composition and design of each painting. This book is both for beginners and for advanced artists who want to learn more about painting wildlife from one of the art world's recognised masters.

About the Author:

John Seerey-Lester is an award-winning wildlife artist whose collection of fine art prints is being represented by Mill Pond Press. His work has appeared in Face to Face and Best of Wildlife 2.