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The Field Guide to Landscape Painting in Oils

Techniques, Planning, and Principles for Capturing the Art of the Great Outdoors
By Scott Maier
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A versatile reference designed to help artists navigate the complexities of landscape painting in oils. Covers essential techniques, planning, and principles; also tackles common challenges and offers multiple paths for finding solutions. By encouraging artists to ask probing questions and consider various approaches, The Field Guide... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A versatile reference designed to help artists navigate the complexities of landscape painting in oils.

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A versatile reference designed to help artists navigate the complexities of landscape painting in oils. Covers essential techniques, planning, and principles; also tackles common challenges and offers multiple paths for finding solutions. By encouraging artists to ask probing questions and consider various approaches, The Field Guide to Landscape Painting in Oils empowers them to make decisions that fit their personal style and vision, rather than providing one "correct" method.

Durable, textured cover for use in the field as well as the studio. A visually stunning and complete reference work, written by a leading tutor and expert in landscape oil painting. Your essential companion to capturing the great outdoors.

AUTHOR: Scott Maier is a professional artist and video producer living and working in Fort Collins, CO. Originally from Bath, ME, he holds a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art, and a MFA in Painting from The University of Alaska, Fairbanks. For the past 15 years, he has taught painting, drawing and design fundamentals at various colleges and universities.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781446316849

Publisher: David & Charles

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: David & Charles

Illustration: 255 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 243.0mm

Weight: 670g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Scott Maier is a professional artist and video producer based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Originally from Bath, Maine, he holds a BFA in Painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art and an MFA in Painting from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For more than 15 years he has taught painting, drawing, and design fundamentals at various colleges and universities.

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