Landscapes in Oils (16)

Beautiful skies, textured woodlands, fields, rivers and soft reflections – these and more are presented by well-known artist Michael Sanders, as he shows how to create beautiful, vibrant landscape paintings.

He explains all his techniques clearly, from the initial planning and composition of a picture, to choosing colours, scumbling, glazing, impasto and more. Dry brush work, and wet-in-wet are included, with clear and helpful text accompanied by inspirational paintings and over 50 step-by-step demonstrations. Whatever your skill level, you will be able to develop your own style with this informative, richly-illustrated book.

Michael Sanders studied graphic art at Plymouth College of Art and ceramics at Bristol University. He went on to become a graphic artists and signwriter, then a potter, tutor and professional artist. He still teaches, and he now runs painting holidays in the UK and Europe. He regularly writes articles for art magazines, loves boats, travelling, and he enjoys music, the theatre and teaching art.