I'm proud to say that my new book, Backpacker Painting: Outdoors with Oil & Pastel, is finally available!This 164-page paperback is packed with 12 demonstations, in both oil and pastel, and 72 paintings and 125 illustrations.
Click here to order or to learn more about it.
By the way, my 2009 calendar is now available, too. You can order from the same link and save on shipping.
By the way, my 2009 calendar is now available, too. You can order from the same link and save on shipping.
In the book, I answer all the questions my students have asked over the years:
- My approach to what gear is absolutely needed
- How I cut excess baggage
- How I capture the landscape quickly and accurately
...while still having fun!
For advanced painters, I include plenty of tips as well as special sections on how to bring your outdoor painting to a higher level.
The book has taken me over a year to write, but it's been a rewarding task. I think you'll enjoy it.
The book has taken me over a year to write, but it's been a rewarding task. I think you'll enjoy it.
From the Introduction:
One of the most rewarding ways to paint en plein air is to go out with the least equipment and materials possible. "Backpacker Painting" sums it up. If I can squeeze whatever I need into my backpack, then I can paint anywhere my feet can take me.
But Backpacker Painting isn't just an approach to equipment and materials. It's also an attitude. If you approach the act of painting outdoors with the philosophy of portability, you can practice 'backpacker painting' anywhere. You don't have to hike into the wilderness and brave the bears. You can do it in your front yard.
There are many situations where you can strip down your gear, both mental and physical. If you can do the job with just a screwdriver and a pair of pliers, why take the whole hardware store with you? This book will show you how to simplify your painting life.
