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# Painting into the Light: How to work atmospheric magic with your oil paints

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Painting into the Light: How to work atmospheric magic with your oil paints : Aitken, Jenny: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: That perfect art book - sumptuous to look at and incredibly useful for the amateur painter - I am a big fan of Jenny's work, I own several of her paintings, so I just couldn't wait to get my sticky little hands on this book. My expectations were high and I am here to tell you that I have not been disappointed! :-) One of the nicest features of this book - apart form its beauty - is its clarity. Jenny's warmth comes through as she explains her approach and how to break ideas down, step by step. The book covers a wide range of topics, from understanding different painting mediums to mastering light, composition, colour and contrast, simplification and an introduction to en plein air painting, which can feel very scary. She also shows how creative atmosphere and brush language can create the dramatic impact that's necessary in order to draw the viewer in. Jenny’s explanations are accompanied by stunning visual examples and practical exercises that encourage us to put theory into practice. What sets ‘Painting into the Light’ apart is Jenny’s warmth and straightforward approach. Rather than prescribing rigid rules, Jenny encourages readers to explore their own style and find joy in the process of painting. The book's encouraging tone and supportive guidance feels like having a trusted super talented friend by your side. Whether you're a beginner trying to grasp the basics of colour mixing or an experienced painter seeking to refine your brushwork, ‘’Painting into the Light’ generously breaks down Jenny’s magic and makes it accessible to all. Jenny is truly the queen of light - do yourself a favour and treat yourself to this beautiful book.
Review: Beautiful, practical and inspirational - Full of practical advice and suggestions, and also beautiful paintings to admire, study, learn from and enjoy. As a novice in oils, Jenny’s guidance on how to better observe subjects and to compose a picture has been very helpful and I have enjoyed the exercises with visible improvements in my work. She also gives advice on equipment and materials and her enthusiasm for pleine site painting is infectious! I’m learning so much about how to achieve desired effects that I was struggling with before. Highly recommended.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 21,686 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2 in Still Life Art 6 in Oil Painting 12 in Landscape Painting |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (227) |
| Dimensions  | 21.59 x 1.04 x 27.94 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 1800921276 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1800921276 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 160 pages |
| Publication date  | 31 Mar. 2024 |
| Publisher  | Search Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ That perfect art book - sumptuous to look at and incredibly useful for the amateur painter
*by A***M on 12 May 2024*

I am a big fan of Jenny's work, I own several of her paintings, so I just couldn't wait to get my sticky little hands on this book. My expectations were high and I am here to tell you that I have not been disappointed! :-) One of the nicest features of this book - apart form its beauty - is its clarity. Jenny's warmth comes through as she explains her approach and how to break ideas down, step by step. The book covers a wide range of topics, from understanding different painting mediums to mastering light, composition, colour and contrast, simplification and an introduction to en plein air painting, which can feel very scary. She also shows how creative atmosphere and brush language can create the dramatic impact that's necessary in order to draw the viewer in. Jenny’s explanations are accompanied by stunning visual examples and practical exercises that encourage us to put theory into practice. What sets ‘Painting into the Light’ apart is Jenny’s warmth and straightforward approach. Rather than prescribing rigid rules, Jenny encourages readers to explore their own style and find joy in the process of painting. The book's encouraging tone and supportive guidance feels like having a trusted super talented friend by your side. Whether you're a beginner trying to grasp the basics of colour mixing or an experienced painter seeking to refine your brushwork, ‘’Painting into the Light’ generously breaks down Jenny’s magic and makes it accessible to all. Jenny is truly the queen of light - do yourself a favour and treat yourself to this beautiful book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, practical and inspirational
*by E***. on 6 August 2024*

Full of practical advice and suggestions, and also beautiful paintings to admire, study, learn from and enjoy. As a novice in oils, Jenny’s guidance on how to better observe subjects and to compose a picture has been very helpful and I have enjoyed the exercises with visible improvements in my work. She also gives advice on equipment and materials and her enthusiasm for pleine site painting is infectious! I’m learning so much about how to achieve desired effects that I was struggling with before. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Generous sharing of brilliant techniques
*by D***S on 16 April 2024*

This is one of the best painting books I have bought, and I’ve bought a lot. Jenny‘s paintings are stunning, and she explains in a modest and easy to follow way how she goes about creating the compositions and light effects that underpin her work. She’s created some sections that you can follow step-by-step – it’s almost like being at a demo in one of her workshops. She makes it all look so simple, but its written: presented in a way that implies she wants you to find it simple too. She is very happy to share her techniques from the beginning to the end of creating a painting. I highly recommend this book.

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