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Ray Mears Vanishing World
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Rubbish, 22 Nov 2008
Brought this book as a present. What a load of rubbish. Normally love Ray Mears books as they are so informative and really interesting to read. This book is full of pictures with a caption next to each photo telling what is going on in the picture. Really dissapointed and will be returning it and buying another.
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Customer Reviews
Rubbish, 22 Nov 2008
Brought this book as a present. What a load of rubbish. Normally love Ray Mears books as they are so informative and really interesting to read. This book is full of pictures with a caption next to each photo telling what is going on in the picture. Really dissapointed and will be returning it and buying another.
One of the best., 26 Oct 2007
I found out about this book when I came across her website. Liking what I saw I decided to get her book from my local library ( a definate pattern here ) and was blown away by what she had created in her book. A few months later I now have this book all to myself :D as a birthday presant.
What a book!!, 02 Oct 2007
This book, unlike many "how to draw" books, in indefinitely awesome. It's combination of careful diagrams, illustrations an humor has helped me to vastly improve my artwork. This book is well worth the petty sum of money it costs and i advise any budding artist like myself to get a copy ASAP. 5/5 and my compliments to J Peffer for her outstanding work.
Couldn't wait to get started!, 03 Jun 2007
I have always been good at copying other peoples dragons, but when it came to creating my own I found it difficult to make them look realistic (as much as you can make something that's fantasy look real).
However, this book is great as it takes you through each stage step by step, allowing you to learn through practice. I am still amazed at how easy it is to create your own realistic dragons, and other mythological creatures, and I now wonder how I ever found it difficult. I guess the old saying is true - "It's easy when you know how!"
I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to get their own fantasy world down on paper. You will want to get the paper and pencils ready before you open the front page!
Amazing - 5 star - A ++++++++ -What else is there to say?, 12 May 2007
On of the best books in the current " how to draw" market. I was given it for a late Christmas present and spent half an hour wiht it and was amazed at the results it produced. It has clear, bright, easy to read pictures and is a great success. I was somewhat cautious when I looked at the frontcover, never have previousley had a "How to draw" book that wielded any good results. To be honest, in all modesty I was astounded at what I could do by the end of the book. Even now, after about three years of having it, I still go back to the book again and again. The only down side is that you are influenced somewhat by the artists designs and I find it difficult to construct fantasy creatures such as dragons, phoenixes and unicorns without having the book in front of me. Well worth the money - a great worthwhile buy.
Mind Blowingly FROOBY!!!!!, 13 Dec 2006
a review by my 14 year old son who recieved this book as a birthday present 6 months ago:
I reckon that was the best drawing book i have ever used! full of nice little tips to encourage you further! if your not a deadly serious artist and a casual scribbler like my instead, its IDEAL! i L O V E it and i fully recommend it to anyone of any ability. It teaches you how to draw Dragons, Asian dragons, Western Dragons, Unicorns, Pegasus, Sea Serpants and even Gargoils! but its mainly on Dragons.Unfortunately, it dosn't contain photos of real dragons or unicorns, lol =D
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Customer Reviews
Rubbish, 22 Nov 2008
Brought this book as a present. What a load of rubbish. Normally love Ray Mears books as they are so informative and really interesting to read. This book is full of pictures with a caption next to each photo telling what is going on in the picture. Really dissapointed and will be returning it and buying another.
One of the best., 26 Oct 2007
I found out about this book when I came across her website. Liking what I saw I decided to get her book from my local library ( a definate pattern here ) and was blown away by what she had created in her book. A few months later I now have this book all to myself :D as a birthday presant.
What a book!!, 02 Oct 2007
This book, unlike many "how to draw" books, in indefinitely awesome. It's combination of careful diagrams, illustrations an humor has helped me to vastly improve my artwork. This book is well worth the petty sum of money it costs and i advise any budding artist like myself to get a copy ASAP. 5/5 and my compliments to J Peffer for her outstanding work.
Couldn't wait to get started!, 03 Jun 2007
I have always been good at copying other peoples dragons, but when it came to creating my own I found it difficult to make them look realistic (as much as you can make something that's fantasy look real).
However, this book is great as it takes you through each stage step by step, allowing you to learn through practice. I am still amazed at how easy it is to create your own realistic dragons, and other mythological creatures, and I now wonder how I ever found it difficult. I guess the old saying is true - "It's easy when you know how!"
I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to get their own fantasy world down on paper. You will want to get the paper and pencils ready before you open the front page!
Amazing - 5 star - A ++++++++ -What else is there to say?, 12 May 2007
On of the best books in the current " how to draw" market. I was given it for a late Christmas present and spent half an hour wiht it and was amazed at the results it produced. It has clear, bright, easy to read pictures and is a great success. I was somewhat cautious when I looked at the frontcover, never have previousley had a "How to draw" book that wielded any good results. To be honest, in all modesty I was astounded at what I could do by the end of the book. Even now, after about three years of having it, I still go back to the book again and again. The only down side is that you are influenced somewhat by the artists designs and I find it difficult to construct fantasy creatures such as dragons, phoenixes and unicorns without having the book in front of me. Well worth the money - a great worthwhile buy.
Mind Blowingly FROOBY!!!!!, 13 Dec 2006
a review by my 14 year old son who recieved this book as a birthday present 6 months ago:
I reckon that was the best drawing book i have ever used! full of nice little tips to encourage you further! if your not a deadly serious artist and a casual scribbler like my instead, its IDEAL! i L O V E it and i fully recommend it to anyone of any ability. It teaches you how to draw Dragons, Asian dragons, Western Dragons, Unicorns, Pegasus, Sea Serpants and even Gargoils! but its mainly on Dragons.Unfortunately, it dosn't contain photos of real dragons or unicorns, lol =D
Best in class, 27 Jan 2008
If you are looking for a comprehensive and easy to understand book on digital wildlife photography look no further. I have a couple of other books by this author, not only is his photography ahead of the field but he can write too. Whether you are reasonably experienced with the digital workflow or picking up a digital camera for the first time, this book is a mine of information that is easily understood and very accessible.
The chapters on RAW workflow were particularly helpful to me and have been written so they won't go out of date in a hurry. The artistry in the pictures is fantastic and the book is worth buying for those alone.
Excellent, 01 Dec 2006
As a relatively new convert to digital - I switched from film 12 months ago, I have struggled to find a "how to" book that gives the information I need without the jargon and an assumed knowledge that so many authors think you have. I need look no further, this book is quite excellent in explaining concisely and simply what can at times be a confusing and daunting subject, Tipling is an excellent teacher. The author passes on his hard won experiences, not least in the picture captions which are a mine of information, and what about those pictures, simply stunning! The chapters on processing a raw image and photoshop work hit exactly the right chord, giving the basics and explaining just how each tool can be used. In conclusion a beautifully produced book that works both as a manual and collection of sumptuous images.
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Sea and Sky in Oils
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*Amazon: £3.57
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Customer Reviews
Rubbish, 22 Nov 2008
Brought this book as a present. What a load of rubbish. Normally love Ray Mears books as they are so informative and really interesting to read. This book is full of pictures with a caption next to each photo telling what is going on in the picture. Really dissapointed and will be returning it and buying another.
One of the best., 26 Oct 2007
I found out about this book when I came across her website. Liking what I saw I decided to get her book from my local library ( a definate pattern here ) and was blown away by what she had created in her book. A few months later I now have this book all to myself :D as a birthday presant.
What a book!!, 02 Oct 2007
This book, unlike many "how to draw" books, in indefinitely awesome. It's combination of careful diagrams, illustrations an humor has helped me to vastly improve my artwork. This book is well worth the petty sum of money it costs and i advise any budding artist like myself to get a copy ASAP. 5/5 and my compliments to J Peffer for her outstanding work.
Couldn't wait to get started!, 03 Jun 2007
I have always been good at copying other peoples dragons, but when it came to creating my own I found it difficult to make them look realistic (as much as you can make something that's fantasy look real).
However, this book is great as it takes you through each stage step by step, allowing you to learn through practice. I am still amazed at how easy it is to create your own realistic dragons, and other mythological creatures, and I now wonder how I ever found it difficult. I guess the old saying is true - "It's easy when you know how!"
I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to get their own fantasy world down on paper. You will want to get the paper and pencils ready before you open the front page!
Amazing - 5 star - A ++++++++ -What else is there to say?, 12 May 2007
On of the best books in the current " how to draw" market. I was given it for a late Christmas present and spent half an hour wiht it and was amazed at the results it produced. It has clear, bright, easy to read pictures and is a great success. I was somewhat cautious when I looked at the frontcover, never have previousley had a "How to draw" book that wielded any good results. To be honest, in all modesty I was astounded at what I could do by the end of the book. Even now, after about three years of having it, I still go back to the book again and again. The only down side is that you are influenced somewhat by the artists designs and I find it difficult to construct fantasy creatures such as dragons, phoenixes and unicorns without having the book in front of me. Well worth the money - a great worthwhile buy.
Mind Blowingly FROOBY!!!!!, 13 Dec 2006
a review by my 14 year old son who recieved this book as a birthday present 6 months ago:
I reckon that was the best drawing book i have ever used! full of nice little tips to encourage you further! if your not a deadly serious artist and a casual scribbler like my instead, its IDEAL! i L O V E it and i fully recommend it to anyone of any ability. It teaches you how to draw Dragons, Asian dragons, Western Dragons, Unicorns, Pegasus, Sea Serpants and even Gargoils! but its mainly on Dragons.Unfortunately, it dosn't contain photos of real dragons or unicorns, lol =D
Best in class, 27 Jan 2008
If you are looking for a comprehensive and easy to understand book on digital wildlife photography look no further. I have a couple of other books by this author, not only is his photography ahead of the field but he can write too. Whether you are reasonably experienced with the digital workflow or picking up a digital camera for the first time, this book is a mine of information that is easily understood and very accessible.
The chapters on RAW workflow were particularly helpful to me and have been written so they won't go out of date in a hurry. The artistry in the pictures is fantastic and the book is worth buying for those alone.
Excellent, 01 Dec 2006
As a relatively new convert to digital - I switched from film 12 months ago, I have struggled to find a "how to" book that gives the information I need without the jargon and an assumed knowledge that so many authors think you have. I need look no further, this book is quite excellent in explaining concisely and simply what can at times be a confusing and daunting subject, Tipling is an excellent teacher. The author passes on his hard won experiences, not least in the picture captions which are a mine of information, and what about those pictures, simply stunning! The chapters on processing a raw image and photoshop work hit exactly the right chord, giving the basics and explaining just how each tool can be used. In conclusion a beautifully produced book that works both as a manual and collection of sumptuous images.
Oil Painting, 17 Sep 2008
I have been painting in watercolor for a number of years now,and Have been asked,!would I do some oils!. Well I got this book by Roy Lang,and found it to be excellent. What Roy has done,is to let people know the kind of pallet to use,I E,plastic,as wood pallets do soak up quite a lot of your paint,so he is saving you money from the start. I know for a fact,that the sea and sky are two of the hardest subjects to paint,but Roy is on hand to get you through it all,with no problems at all. A wonderful book. I hope my review helps you.
Excellent Book, 06 Aug 2008
A great little book for all those artists endeavouring to paint the most difficult of subjects - the wild sea.
Full of useful information, explaining use of oil colours, techniques, reflections, transparency, layout etc ...
Includes two nice painting projects in detail.
Well worth buying.
Excellent sea techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Roy does a basic overview of materials and a very useful guide to starter palette colours. He mentions avoiding Viridian as its a very difficult colour to work with - something I've found from personal experience. When discussing colour and tone he shows a painting of his which has poor use of tone - and thats as good to see as a "good" picture - we can all learn from others mistakes.
the book expands onto tonal under painting and some basic techniques of painting rocks and beaches which are very clearly explained. I found the section on understanding the sea excellent, I live close to the sea, yet it moves so quickly that its difficult to see the actions. This sections shows clearly the difference between calm seas, swells and waves and explains how to make them look realistic. Two excellent demonstrations at the end pull together the individual techniques covered and how to use them and also exactly which colours to use.
This will be an excellent book for those keen to paint realistic skies and seas, and the sea section in particular is very clearly explained and easy to follow.
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Customer Reviews
Rubbish, 22 Nov 2008
Brought this book as a present. What a load of rubbish. Normally love Ray Mears books as they are so informative and really interesting to read. This book is full of pictures with a caption next to each photo telling what is going on in the picture. Really dissapointed and will be returning it and buying another.
One of the best., 26 Oct 2007
I found out about this book when I came across her website. Liking what I saw I decided to get her book from my local library ( a definate pattern here ) and was blown away by what she had created in her book. A few months later I now have this book all to myself :D as a birthday presant.
What a book!!, 02 Oct 2007
This book, unlike many "how to draw" books, in indefinitely awesome. It's combination of careful diagrams, illustrations an humor has helped me to vastly improve my artwork. This book is well worth the petty sum of money it costs and i advise any budding artist like myself to get a copy ASAP. 5/5 and my compliments to J Peffer for her outstanding work.
Couldn't wait to get started!, 03 Jun 2007
I have always been good at copying other peoples dragons, but when it came to creating my own I found it difficult to make them look realistic (as much as you can make something that's fantasy look real).
However, this book is great as it takes you through each stage step by step, allowing you to learn through practice. I am still amazed at how easy it is to create your own realistic dragons, and other mythological creatures, and I now wonder how I ever found it difficult. I guess the old saying is true - "It's easy when you know how!"
I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to get their own fantasy world down on paper. You will want to get the paper and pencils ready before you open the front page!
Amazing - 5 star - A ++++++++ -What else is there to say?, 12 May 2007
On of the best books in the current " how to draw" market. I was given it for a late Christmas present and spent half an hour wiht it and was amazed at the results it produced. It has clear, bright, easy to read pictures and is a great success. I was somewhat cautious when I looked at the frontcover, never have previousley had a "How to draw" book that wielded any good results. To be honest, in all modesty I was astounded at what I could do by the end of the book. Even now, after about three years of having it, I still go back to the book again and again. The only down side is that you are influenced somewhat by the artists designs and I find it difficult to construct fantasy creatures such as dragons, phoenixes and unicorns without having the book in front of me. Well worth the money - a great worthwhile buy.
Mind Blowingly FROOBY!!!!!, 13 Dec 2006
a review by my 14 year old son who recieved this book as a birthday present 6 months ago:
I reckon that was the best drawing book i have ever used! full of nice little tips to encourage you further! if your not a deadly serious artist and a casual scribbler like my instead, its IDEAL! i L O V E it and i fully recommend it to anyone of any ability. It teaches you how to draw Dragons, Asian dragons, Western Dragons, Unicorns, Pegasus, Sea Serpants and even Gargoils! but its mainly on Dragons.Unfortunately, it dosn't contain photos of real dragons or unicorns, lol =D
Best in class, 27 Jan 2008
If you are looking for a comprehensive and easy to understand book on digital wildlife photography look no further. I have a couple of other books by this author, not only is his photography ahead of the field but he can write too. Whether you are reasonably experienced with the digital workflow or picking up a digital camera for the first time, this book is a mine of information that is easily understood and very accessible.
The chapters on RAW workflow were particularly helpful to me and have been written so they won't go out of date in a hurry. The artistry in the pictures is fantastic and the book is worth buying for those alone.
Excellent, 01 Dec 2006
As a relatively new convert to digital - I switched from film 12 months ago, I have struggled to find a "how to" book that gives the information I need without the jargon and an assumed knowledge that so many authors think you have. I need look no further, this book is quite excellent in explaining concisely and simply what can at times be a confusing and daunting subject, Tipling is an excellent teacher. The author passes on his hard won experiences, not least in the picture captions which are a mine of information, and what about those pictures, simply stunning! The chapters on processing a raw image and photoshop work hit exactly the right chord, giving the basics and explaining just how each tool can be used. In conclusion a beautifully produced book that works both as a manual and collection of sumptuous images.
Oil Painting, 17 Sep 2008
I have been painting in watercolor for a number of years now,and Have been asked,!would I do some oils!. Well I got this book by Roy Lang,and found it to be excellent. What Roy has done,is to let people know the kind of pallet to use,I E,plastic,as wood pallets do soak up quite a lot of your paint,so he is saving you money from the start. I know for a fact,that the sea and sky are two of the hardest subjects to paint,but Roy is on hand to get you through it all,with no problems at all. A wonderful book. I hope my review helps you.
Excellent Book, 06 Aug 2008
A great little book for all those artists endeavouring to paint the most difficult of subjects - the wild sea.
Full of useful information, explaining use of oil colours, techniques, reflections, transparency, layout etc ...
Includes two nice painting projects in detail.
Well worth buying.
Excellent sea techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Roy does a basic overview of materials and a very useful guide to starter palette colours. He mentions avoiding Viridian as its a very difficult colour to work with - something I've found from personal experience. When discussing colour and tone he shows a painting of his which has poor use of tone - and thats as good to see as a "good" picture - we can all learn from others mistakes.
the book expands onto tonal under painting and some basic techniques of painting rocks and beaches which are very clearly explained. I found the section on understanding the sea excellent, I live close to the sea, yet it moves so quickly that its difficult to see the actions. This sections shows clearly the difference between calm seas, swells and waves and explains how to make them look realistic. Two excellent demonstrations at the end pull together the individual techniques covered and how to use them and also exactly which colours to use.
This will be an excellent book for those keen to paint realistic skies and seas, and the sea section in particular is very clearly explained and easy to follow.
great sea and sky techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Terry begins by a brief overview of materials and colours - he says buy the best quality paints and papers and this is something I agree with. He outlines the colours he uses and shows which to mix to make some good sea colours. Terry has his own range of brushes on sale and I found it useful that he showed the marks each one can create.
The painting section begins by explaining - with pictures- basic watercolour techniques such as wet in wet and lifting out, then moves on to a useful section on how to paint different seas, from calm water to crashing waves, and goes on to cover many of the elements for creating sea paintings, such as rocks, reflections and shorelines in separate detail. I found this very useful as it allows any combination of sea paintings to be created, and the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The latter section of the book contains three demos, using many of the techniques already demonstrated and each one is very clear about what step, colour and brush to use next.
An excellent soft back book for those interested in creating sea and sky paintings in watercolour, with clear easy to follow instructions.
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Customer Reviews
Rubbish, 22 Nov 2008
Brought this book as a present. What a load of rubbish. Normally love Ray Mears books as they are so informative and really interesting to read. This book is full of pictures with a caption next to each photo telling what is going on in the picture. Really dissapointed and will be returning it and buying another.
One of the best., 26 Oct 2007
I found out about this book when I came across her website. Liking what I saw I decided to get her book from my local library ( a definate pattern here ) and was blown away by what she had created in her book. A few months later I now have this book all to myself :D as a birthday presant.
What a book!!, 02 Oct 2007
This book, unlike many "how to draw" books, in indefinitely awesome. It's combination of careful diagrams, illustrations an humor has helped me to vastly improve my artwork. This book is well worth the petty sum of money it costs and i advise any budding artist like myself to get a copy ASAP. 5/5 and my compliments to J Peffer for her outstanding work.
Couldn't wait to get started!, 03 Jun 2007
I have always been good at copying other peoples dragons, but when it came to creating my own I found it difficult to make them look realistic (as much as you can make something that's fantasy look real).
However, this book is great as it takes you through each stage step by step, allowing you to learn through practice. I am still amazed at how easy it is to create your own realistic dragons, and other mythological creatures, and I now wonder how I ever found it difficult. I guess the old saying is true - "It's easy when you know how!"
I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to get their own fantasy world down on paper. You will want to get the paper and pencils ready before you open the front page!
Amazing - 5 star - A ++++++++ -What else is there to say?, 12 May 2007
On of the best books in the current " how to draw" market. I was given it for a late Christmas present and spent half an hour wiht it and was amazed at the results it produced. It has clear, bright, easy to read pictures and is a great success. I was somewhat cautious when I looked at the frontcover, never have previousley had a "How to draw" book that wielded any good results. To be honest, in all modesty I was astounded at what I could do by the end of the book. Even now, after about three years of having it, I still go back to the book again and again. The only down side is that you are influenced somewhat by the artists designs and I find it difficult to construct fantasy creatures such as dragons, phoenixes and unicorns without having the book in front of me. Well worth the money - a great worthwhile buy.
Mind Blowingly FROOBY!!!!!, 13 Dec 2006
a review by my 14 year old son who recieved this book as a birthday present 6 months ago:
I reckon that was the best drawing book i have ever used! full of nice little tips to encourage you further! if your not a deadly serious artist and a casual scribbler like my instead, its IDEAL! i L O V E it and i fully recommend it to anyone of any ability. It teaches you how to draw Dragons, Asian dragons, Western Dragons, Unicorns, Pegasus, Sea Serpants and even Gargoils! but its mainly on Dragons.Unfortunately, it dosn't contain photos of real dragons or unicorns, lol =D
Best in class, 27 Jan 2008
If you are looking for a comprehensive and easy to understand book on digital wildlife photography look no further. I have a couple of other books by this author, not only is his photography ahead of the field but he can write too. Whether you are reasonably experienced with the digital workflow or picking up a digital camera for the first time, this book is a mine of information that is easily understood and very accessible.
The chapters on RAW workflow were particularly helpful to me and have been written so they won't go out of date in a hurry. The artistry in the pictures is fantastic and the book is worth buying for those alone.
Excellent, 01 Dec 2006
As a relatively new convert to digital - I switched from film 12 months ago, I have struggled to find a "how to" book that gives the information I need without the jargon and an assumed knowledge that so many authors think you have. I need look no further, this book is quite excellent in explaining concisely and simply what can at times be a confusing and daunting subject, Tipling is an excellent teacher. The author passes on his hard won experiences, not least in the picture captions which are a mine of information, and what about those pictures, simply stunning! The chapters on processing a raw image and photoshop work hit exactly the right chord, giving the basics and explaining just how each tool can be used. In conclusion a beautifully produced book that works both as a manual and collection of sumptuous images.
Oil Painting, 17 Sep 2008
I have been painting in watercolor for a number of years now,and Have been asked,!would I do some oils!. Well I got this book by Roy Lang,and found it to be excellent. What Roy has done,is to let people know the kind of pallet to use,I E,plastic,as wood pallets do soak up quite a lot of your paint,so he is saving you money from the start. I know for a fact,that the sea and sky are two of the hardest subjects to paint,but Roy is on hand to get you through it all,with no problems at all. A wonderful book. I hope my review helps you.
Excellent Book, 06 Aug 2008
A great little book for all those artists endeavouring to paint the most difficult of subjects - the wild sea.
Full of useful information, explaining use of oil colours, techniques, reflections, transparency, layout etc ...
Includes two nice painting projects in detail.
Well worth buying.
Excellent sea techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Roy does a basic overview of materials and a very useful guide to starter palette colours. He mentions avoiding Viridian as its a very difficult colour to work with - something I've found from personal experience. When discussing colour and tone he shows a painting of his which has poor use of tone - and thats as good to see as a "good" picture - we can all learn from others mistakes.
the book expands onto tonal under painting and some basic techniques of painting rocks and beaches which are very clearly explained. I found the section on understanding the sea excellent, I live close to the sea, yet it moves so quickly that its difficult to see the actions. This sections shows clearly the difference between calm seas, swells and waves and explains how to make them look realistic. Two excellent demonstrations at the end pull together the individual techniques covered and how to use them and also exactly which colours to use.
This will be an excellent book for those keen to paint realistic skies and seas, and the sea section in particular is very clearly explained and easy to follow.
great sea and sky techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Terry begins by a brief overview of materials and colours - he says buy the best quality paints and papers and this is something I agree with. He outlines the colours he uses and shows which to mix to make some good sea colours. Terry has his own range of brushes on sale and I found it useful that he showed the marks each one can create.
The painting section begins by explaining - with pictures- basic watercolour techniques such as wet in wet and lifting out, then moves on to a useful section on how to paint different seas, from calm water to crashing waves, and goes on to cover many of the elements for creating sea paintings, such as rocks, reflections and shorelines in separate detail. I found this very useful as it allows any combination of sea paintings to be created, and the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The latter section of the book contains three demos, using many of the techniques already demonstrated and each one is very clear about what step, colour and brush to use next.
An excellent soft back book for those interested in creating sea and sky paintings in watercolour, with clear easy to follow instructions.
Fascinating and Informative, 09 Oct 2008
As with the previous publication from this talented author, 30,000 Year of the Horse in Art, 'The Dog: 5000 Years of the Dog in Art' is an articulate balance between informing the reader and being a sheer delight to delve into. The selection of images used is both original and accessible and any one who loves dog would enjoy having this book to browse through. Definitely on my Christmas present wish list!
A great read and coffee table book, 07 Oct 2008
I have just been given this book as a gift, having also been given Pickerel's Horse: 30,000 Years of the Horse in Art, a couple of years ago. I loved the first book and it is with great delight that I can say the Dog book certainly lives up to my expectations. The choice of paintings the author has used is fascinating, from well-known and much reproduced works to ones little heard of, with the overall impression underlining just how important the dog within the arts has been over the centuries. I find myself now scrutinising works of art to see if I can find the almost inevitable dog in them, especially Dutch works of the seventeenth century! Visually this book is wonderful, as was the Horse book, and in a similar way the accompanying text provides a lively and interesting look at the dog, its place in cultures, its development into such varied breeds and its fundamental importance to human. The author raises interesting questions and topics that are thought provoking and as stimulating mentally as the paintings are visually. This is a definitely a book for every dog lover, but is also relevant from a purely art historical angle
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Customer Reviews
Rubbish, 22 Nov 2008
Brought this book as a present. What a load of rubbish. Normally love Ray Mears books as they are so informative and really interesting to read. This book is full of pictures with a caption next to each photo telling what is going on in the picture. Really dissapointed and will be returning it and buying another.
One of the best., 26 Oct 2007
I found out about this book when I came across her website. Liking what I saw I decided to get her book from my local library ( a definate pattern here ) and was blown away by what she had created in her book. A few months later I now have this book all to myself :D as a birthday presant.
What a book!!, 02 Oct 2007
This book, unlike many "how to draw" books, in indefinitely awesome. It's combination of careful diagrams, illustrations an humor has helped me to vastly improve my artwork. This book is well worth the petty sum of money it costs and i advise any budding artist like myself to get a copy ASAP. 5/5 and my compliments to J Peffer for her outstanding work.
Couldn't wait to get started!, 03 Jun 2007
I have always been good at copying other peoples dragons, but when it came to creating my own I found it difficult to make them look realistic (as much as you can make something that's fantasy look real).
However, this book is great as it takes you through each stage step by step, allowing you to learn through practice. I am still amazed at how easy it is to create your own realistic dragons, and other mythological creatures, and I now wonder how I ever found it difficult. I guess the old saying is true - "It's easy when you know how!"
I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to get their own fantasy world down on paper. You will want to get the paper and pencils ready before you open the front page!
Amazing - 5 star - A ++++++++ -What else is there to say?, 12 May 2007
On of the best books in the current " how to draw" market. I was given it for a late Christmas present and spent half an hour wiht it and was amazed at the results it produced. It has clear, bright, easy to read pictures and is a great success. I was somewhat cautious when I looked at the frontcover, never have previousley had a "How to draw" book that wielded any good results. To be honest, in all modesty I was astounded at what I could do by the end of the book. Even now, after about three years of having it, I still go back to the book again and again. The only down side is that you are influenced somewhat by the artists designs and I find it difficult to construct fantasy creatures such as dragons, phoenixes and unicorns without having the book in front of me. Well worth the money - a great worthwhile buy.
Mind Blowingly FROOBY!!!!!, 13 Dec 2006
a review by my 14 year old son who recieved this book as a birthday present 6 months ago:
I reckon that was the best drawing book i have ever used! full of nice little tips to encourage you further! if your not a deadly serious artist and a casual scribbler like my instead, its IDEAL! i L O V E it and i fully recommend it to anyone of any ability. It teaches you how to draw Dragons, Asian dragons, Western Dragons, Unicorns, Pegasus, Sea Serpants and even Gargoils! but its mainly on Dragons.Unfortunately, it dosn't contain photos of real dragons or unicorns, lol =D
Best in class, 27 Jan 2008
If you are looking for a comprehensive and easy to understand book on digital wildlife photography look no further. I have a couple of other books by this author, not only is his photography ahead of the field but he can write too. Whether you are reasonably experienced with the digital workflow or picking up a digital camera for the first time, this book is a mine of information that is easily understood and very accessible.
The chapters on RAW workflow were particularly helpful to me and have been written so they won't go out of date in a hurry. The artistry in the pictures is fantastic and the book is worth buying for those alone.
Excellent, 01 Dec 2006
As a relatively new convert to digital - I switched from film 12 months ago, I have struggled to find a "how to" book that gives the information I need without the jargon and an assumed knowledge that so many authors think you have. I need look no further, this book is quite excellent in explaining concisely and simply what can at times be a confusing and daunting subject, Tipling is an excellent teacher. The author passes on his hard won experiences, not least in the picture captions which are a mine of information, and what about those pictures, simply stunning! The chapters on processing a raw image and photoshop work hit exactly the right chord, giving the basics and explaining just how each tool can be used. In conclusion a beautifully produced book that works both as a manual and collection of sumptuous images.
Oil Painting, 17 Sep 2008
I have been painting in watercolor for a number of years now,and Have been asked,!would I do some oils!. Well I got this book by Roy Lang,and found it to be excellent. What Roy has done,is to let people know the kind of pallet to use,I E,plastic,as wood pallets do soak up quite a lot of your paint,so he is saving you money from the start. I know for a fact,that the sea and sky are two of the hardest subjects to paint,but Roy is on hand to get you through it all,with no problems at all. A wonderful book. I hope my review helps you.
Excellent Book, 06 Aug 2008
A great little book for all those artists endeavouring to paint the most difficult of subjects - the wild sea.
Full of useful information, explaining use of oil colours, techniques, reflections, transparency, layout etc ...
Includes two nice painting projects in detail.
Well worth buying.
Excellent sea techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Roy does a basic overview of materials and a very useful guide to starter palette colours. He mentions avoiding Viridian as its a very difficult colour to work with - something I've found from personal experience. When discussing colour and tone he shows a painting of his which has poor use of tone - and thats as good to see as a "good" picture - we can all learn from others mistakes.
the book expands onto tonal under painting and some basic techniques of painting rocks and beaches which are very clearly explained. I found the section on understanding the sea excellent, I live close to the sea, yet it moves so quickly that its difficult to see the actions. This sections shows clearly the difference between calm seas, swells and waves and explains how to make them look realistic. Two excellent demonstrations at the end pull together the individual techniques covered and how to use them and also exactly which colours to use.
This will be an excellent book for those keen to paint realistic skies and seas, and the sea section in particular is very clearly explained and easy to follow.
great sea and sky techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Terry begins by a brief overview of materials and colours - he says buy the best quality paints and papers and this is something I agree with. He outlines the colours he uses and shows which to mix to make some good sea colours. Terry has his own range of brushes on sale and I found it useful that he showed the marks each one can create.
The painting section begins by explaining - with pictures- basic watercolour techniques such as wet in wet and lifting out, then moves on to a useful section on how to paint different seas, from calm water to crashing waves, and goes on to cover many of the elements for creating sea paintings, such as rocks, reflections and shorelines in separate detail. I found this very useful as it allows any combination of sea paintings to be created, and the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The latter section of the book contains three demos, using many of the techniques already demonstrated and each one is very clear about what step, colour and brush to use next.
An excellent soft back book for those interested in creating sea and sky paintings in watercolour, with clear easy to follow instructions.
Fascinating and Informative, 09 Oct 2008
As with the previous publication from this talented author, 30,000 Year of the Horse in Art, 'The Dog: 5000 Years of the Dog in Art' is an articulate balance between informing the reader and being a sheer delight to delve into. The selection of images used is both original and accessible and any one who loves dog would enjoy having this book to browse through. Definitely on my Christmas present wish list!
A great read and coffee table book, 07 Oct 2008
I have just been given this book as a gift, having also been given Pickerel's Horse: 30,000 Years of the Horse in Art, a couple of years ago. I loved the first book and it is with great delight that I can say the Dog book certainly lives up to my expectations. The choice of paintings the author has used is fascinating, from well-known and much reproduced works to ones little heard of, with the overall impression underlining just how important the dog within the arts has been over the centuries. I find myself now scrutinising works of art to see if I can find the almost inevitable dog in them, especially Dutch works of the seventeenth century! Visually this book is wonderful, as was the Horse book, and in a similar way the accompanying text provides a lively and interesting look at the dog, its place in cultures, its development into such varied breeds and its fundamental importance to human. The author raises interesting questions and topics that are thought provoking and as stimulating mentally as the paintings are visually. This is a definitely a book for every dog lover, but is also relevant from a purely art historical angle
The start of a great series, 24 Feb 2008
This is a great book for those who may feel unable to afford to attend a workshop or do not have the opportunity. One of it's great strengths is it features work by the masters giving the class and also work by participants. So long as you know the basic workings of photography you will learn something here that other books don't offer
A good class, but not really a "master" class, 14 Sep 2007
The concept of this book is very clever - Three wonderful British landscape photographers critiquing their own and each other's work, as well as critiquing images by participants in their landscape photography workshops. The critiques are useful in showing how others respond to and interpret landscape images.
But, really, to be a master class, half of the book is missing.
I bought this book assuming that it would have a number of master images with details of how they were made and the critiques of why they have worked. But there are only a very small number of images that invoke the emotional response that I want when looking at landscape images. (E.g. "Sluga Pass, Italy" by Charlie Waite, p.65 is very powerful and "Budle Bay" by David Ward, p.112, is delicious.) The remaining images are all good, but few of them make me say "Wow" when I look at them. I know that there are plenty of books that do critique great images, but I was expecting that this would be one of them, as well as have other content.
So, the photographers' critiques of those images are good - looking at some elements that might have helped bring in that "wow" factor. But I think there should have been more detailed constructive feedback (they guys are a little too nice sometimes), and more amazing images with perhaps essays on what are the elements that make stunning landscape photos stunning.
The other part that's missing is a section (or sections) on landscape images that aren't the straight, full-colour, "nature in all its glory" photographs. I really like those kinds of shots - that's one of the reasons I bought this book. But what about more interpretive images?
I thought that there could have been value in exploring other styles, like Sally Mann's "Deep South" work, or Art Wolfe's style as exemplified in "Edge of the Earth Corner of the Sky", or more black & white work like Marty Knapp or Michael Kenna. The style represented in "Working the Light" is very nice, but if the book is a Master Class, then it should have explored other styles and how they were achieved and how people respond to them too.
Perhaps one way to achieve that would have been for Joe, Charlie and David to critique works that have really inspired them - pull out those shots by Peter Dombrovskis, Ansel Adams, whoever - and tell us why you think they work so much better than other images. What makes them special to you?
So, this is a good book, but a little to generic for me to think that it's really a Master Class. Perhaps subsequent books in the series will help me out!
An excellent examples book, 01 Jan 2007
This is a excellent book full of modern examples, with a couple of pages of critique. It is not so much of a "Masterclass" as claimed in the title, you learn through looking at other people's photographs as opposed to more technical works (Ansel Adams book 1 etc.)
A very good book, a must have for the keen landscape photographer
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Customer Reviews
Rubbish, 22 Nov 2008
Brought this book as a present. What a load of rubbish. Normally love Ray Mears books as they are so informative and really interesting to read. This book is full of pictures with a caption next to each photo telling what is going on in the picture. Really dissapointed and will be returning it and buying another. One of the best., 26 Oct 2007
I found out about this book when I came across her website. Liking what I saw I decided to get her book from my local library ( a definate pattern here ) and was blown away by what she had created in her book. A few months later I now have this book all to myself :D as a birthday presant. What a book!!, 02 Oct 2007
This book, unlike many "how to draw" books, in indefinitely awesome. It's combination of careful diagrams, illustrations an humor has helped me to vastly improve my artwork. This book is well worth the petty sum of money it costs and i advise any budding artist like myself to get a copy ASAP. 5/5 and my compliments to J Peffer for her outstanding work. Couldn't wait to get started!, 03 Jun 2007
I have always been good at copying other peoples dragons, but when it came to creating my own I found it difficult to make them look realistic (as much as you can make something that's fantasy look real).
However, this book is great as it takes you through each stage step by step, allowing you to learn through practice. I am still amazed at how easy it is to create your own realistic dragons, and other mythological creatures, and I now wonder how I ever found it difficult. I guess the old saying is true - "It's easy when you know how!"
I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to get their own fantasy world down on paper. You will want to get the paper and pencils ready before you open the front page! Amazing - 5 star - A ++++++++ -What else is there to say?, 12 May 2007
On of the best books in the current " how to draw" market. I was given it for a late Christmas present and spent half an hour wiht it and was amazed at the results it produced. It has clear, bright, easy to read pictures and is a great success. I was somewhat cautious when I looked at the frontcover, never have previousley had a "How to draw" book that wielded any good results. To be honest, in all modesty I was astounded at what I could do by the end of the book. Even now, after about three years of having it, I still go back to the book again and again. The only down side is that you are influenced somewhat by the artists designs and I find it difficult to construct fantasy creatures such as dragons, phoenixes and unicorns without having the book in front of me. Well worth the money - a great worthwhile buy. Mind Blowingly FROOBY!!!!!, 13 Dec 2006
a review by my 14 year old son who recieved this book as a birthday present 6 months ago:
I reckon that was the best drawing book i have ever used! full of nice little tips to encourage you further! if your not a deadly serious artist and a casual scribbler like my instead, its IDEAL! i L O V E it and i fully recommend it to anyone of any ability. It teaches you how to draw Dragons, Asian dragons, Western Dragons, Unicorns, Pegasus, Sea Serpants and even Gargoils! but its mainly on Dragons.Unfortunately, it dosn't contain photos of real dragons or unicorns, lol =D Best in class, 27 Jan 2008
If you are looking for a comprehensive and easy to understand book on digital wildlife photography look no further. I have a couple of other books by this author, not only is his photography ahead of the field but he can write too. Whether you are reasonably experienced with the digital workflow or picking up a digital camera for the first time, this book is a mine of information that is easily understood and very accessible.
The chapters on RAW workflow were particularly helpful to me and have been written so they won't go out of date in a hurry. The artistry in the pictures is fantastic and the book is worth buying for those alone. Excellent, 01 Dec 2006
As a relatively new convert to digital - I switched from film 12 months ago, I have struggled to find a "how to" book that gives the information I need without the jargon and an assumed knowledge that so many authors think you have. I need look no further, this book is quite excellent in explaining concisely and simply what can at times be a confusing and daunting subject, Tipling is an excellent teacher. The author passes on his hard won experiences, not least in the picture captions which are a mine of information, and what about those pictures, simply stunning! The chapters on processing a raw image and photoshop work hit exactly the right chord, giving the basics and explaining just how each tool can be used. In conclusion a beautifully produced book that works both as a manual and collection of sumptuous images. Oil Painting, 17 Sep 2008
I have been painting in watercolor for a number of years now,and Have been asked,!would I do some oils!. Well I got this book by Roy Lang,and found it to be excellent. What Roy has done,is to let people know the kind of pallet to use,I E,plastic,as wood pallets do soak up quite a lot of your paint,so he is saving you money from the start. I know for a fact,that the sea and sky are two of the hardest subjects to paint,but Roy is on hand to get you through it all,with no problems at all. A wonderful book. I hope my review helps you. Excellent Book, 06 Aug 2008
A great little book for all those artists endeavouring to paint the most difficult of subjects - the wild sea.
Full of useful information, explaining use of oil colours, techniques, reflections, transparency, layout etc ...
Includes two nice painting projects in detail.
Well worth buying. Excellent sea techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Roy does a basic overview of materials and a very useful guide to starter palette colours. He mentions avoiding Viridian as its a very difficult colour to work with - something I've found from personal experience. When discussing colour and tone he shows a painting of his which has poor use of tone - and thats as good to see as a "good" picture - we can all learn from others mistakes.
the book expands onto tonal under painting and some basic techniques of painting rocks and beaches which are very clearly explained. I found the section on understanding the sea excellent, I live close to the sea, yet it moves so quickly that its difficult to see the actions. This sections shows clearly the difference between calm seas, swells and waves and explains how to make them look realistic. Two excellent demonstrations at the end pull together the individual techniques covered and how to use them and also exactly which colours to use.
This will be an excellent book for those keen to paint realistic skies and seas, and the sea section in particular is very clearly explained and easy to follow. great sea and sky techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Terry begins by a brief overview of materials and colours - he says buy the best quality paints and papers and this is something I agree with. He outlines the colours he uses and shows which to mix to make some good sea colours. Terry has his own range of brushes on sale and I found it useful that he showed the marks each one can create.
The painting section begins by explaining - with pictures- basic watercolour techniques such as wet in wet and lifting out, then moves on to a useful section on how to paint different seas, from calm water to crashing waves, and goes on to cover many of the elements for creating sea paintings, such as rocks, reflections and shorelines in separate detail. I found this very useful as it allows any combination of sea paintings to be created, and the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The latter section of the book contains three demos, using many of the techniques already demonstrated and each one is very clear about what step, colour and brush to use next.
An excellent soft back book for those interested in creating sea and sky paintings in watercolour, with clear easy to follow instructions.
Fascinating and Informative, 09 Oct 2008
As with the previous publication from this talented author, 30,000 Year of the Horse in Art, 'The Dog: 5000 Years of the Dog in Art' is an articulate balance between informing the reader and being a sheer delight to delve into. The selection of images used is both original and accessible and any one who loves dog would enjoy having this book to browse through. Definitely on my Christmas present wish list! A great read and coffee table book, 07 Oct 2008
I have just been given this book as a gift, having also been given Pickerel's Horse: 30,000 Years of the Horse in Art, a couple of years ago. I loved the first book and it is with great delight that I can say the Dog book certainly lives up to my expectations. The choice of paintings the author has used is fascinating, from well-known and much reproduced works to ones little heard of, with the overall impression underlining just how important the dog within the arts has been over the centuries. I find myself now scrutinising works of art to see if I can find the almost inevitable dog in them, especially Dutch works of the seventeenth century! Visually this book is wonderful, as was the Horse book, and in a similar way the accompanying text provides a lively and interesting look at the dog, its place in cultures, its development into such varied breeds and its fundamental importance to human. The author raises interesting questions and topics that are thought provoking and as stimulating mentally as the paintings are visually. This is a definitely a book for every dog lover, but is also relevant from a purely art historical angle The start of a great series, 24 Feb 2008
This is a great book for those who may feel unable to afford to attend a workshop or do not have the opportunity. One of it's great strengths is it features work by the masters giving the class and also work by participants. So long as you know the basic workings of photography you will learn something here that other books don't offer A good class, but not really a "master" class, 14 Sep 2007
The concept of this book is very clever - Three wonderful British landscape photographers critiquing their own and each other's work, as well as critiquing images by participants in their landscape photography workshops. The critiques are useful in showing how others respond to and interpret landscape images.
But, really, to be a master class, half of the book is missing.
I bought this book assuming that it would have a number of master images with details of how they were made and the critiques of why they have worked. But there are only a very small number of images that invoke the emotional response that I want when looking at landscape images. (E.g. "Sluga Pass, Italy" by Charlie Waite, p.65 is very powerful and "Budle Bay" by David Ward, p.112, is delicious.) The remaining images are all good, but few of them make me say "Wow" when I look at them. I know that there are plenty of books that do critique great images, but I was expecting that this would be one of them, as well as have other content.
So, the photographers' critiques of those images are good - looking at some elements that might have helped bring in that "wow" factor. But I think there should have been more detailed constructive feedback (they guys are a little too nice sometimes), and more amazing images with perhaps essays on what are the elements that make stunning landscape photos stunning.
The other part that's missing is a section (or sections) on landscape images that aren't the straight, full-colour, "nature in all its glory" photographs. I really like those kinds of shots - that's one of the reasons I bought this book. But what about more interpretive images?
I thought that there could have been value in exploring other styles, like Sally Mann's "Deep South" work, or Art Wolfe's style as exemplified in "Edge of the Earth Corner of the Sky", or more black & white work like Marty Knapp or Michael Kenna. The style represented in "Working the Light" is very nice, but if the book is a Master Class, then it should have explored other styles and how they were achieved and how people respond to them too.
Perhaps one way to achieve that would have been for Joe, Charlie and David to critique works that have really inspired them - pull out those shots by Peter Dombrovskis, Ansel Adams, whoever - and tell us why you think they work so much better than other images. What makes them special to you?
So, this is a good book, but a little to generic for me to think that it's really a Master Class. Perhaps subsequent books in the series will help me out! An excellent examples book, 01 Jan 2007
This is a excellent book full of modern examples, with a couple of pages of critique. It is not so much of a "Masterclass" as claimed in the title, you learn through looking at other people's photographs as opposed to more technical works (Ansel Adams book 1 etc.)
A very good book, a must have for the keen landscape photographer Watercolour trees -made easy, 27 Nov 2005
This is a superb book for the beginner. Terry takes you through equipment, paper and paints in a clear manner, with colour photographs throughout. The instruction on painting is done in clear easy steps, again photographed at each stage. I am a complete novice and have been able to produce excellent results. I enjoyed the book so much I have booked to go on one of Terry's all-day courses.
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Customer Reviews
Rubbish, 22 Nov 2008
Brought this book as a present. What a load of rubbish. Normally love Ray Mears books as they are so informative and really interesting to read. This book is full of pictures with a caption next to each photo telling what is going on in the picture. Really dissapointed and will be returning it and buying another. One of the best., 26 Oct 2007
I found out about this book when I came across her website. Liking what I saw I decided to get her book from my local library ( a definate pattern here ) and was blown away by what she had created in her book. A few months later I now have this book all to myself :D as a birthday presant. What a book!!, 02 Oct 2007
This book, unlike many "how to draw" books, in indefinitely awesome. It's combination of careful diagrams, illustrations an humor has helped me to vastly improve my artwork. This book is well worth the petty sum of money it costs and i advise any budding artist like myself to get a copy ASAP. 5/5 and my compliments to J Peffer for her outstanding work. Couldn't wait to get started!, 03 Jun 2007
I have always been good at copying other peoples dragons, but when it came to creating my own I found it difficult to make them look realistic (as much as you can make something that's fantasy look real).
However, this book is great as it takes you through each stage step by step, allowing you to learn through practice. I am still amazed at how easy it is to create your own realistic dragons, and other mythological creatures, and I now wonder how I ever found it difficult. I guess the old saying is true - "It's easy when you know how!"
I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to get their own fantasy world down on paper. You will want to get the paper and pencils ready before you open the front page! Amazing - 5 star - A ++++++++ -What else is there to say?, 12 May 2007
On of the best books in the current " how to draw" market. I was given it for a late Christmas present and spent half an hour wiht it and was amazed at the results it produced. It has clear, bright, easy to read pictures and is a great success. I was somewhat cautious when I looked at the frontcover, never have previousley had a "How to draw" book that wielded any good results. To be honest, in all modesty I was astounded at what I could do by the end of the book. Even now, after about three years of having it, I still go back to the book again and again. The only down side is that you are influenced somewhat by the artists designs and I find it difficult to construct fantasy creatures such as dragons, phoenixes and unicorns without having the book in front of me. Well worth the money - a great worthwhile buy. Mind Blowingly FROOBY!!!!!, 13 Dec 2006
a review by my 14 year old son who recieved this book as a birthday present 6 months ago:
I reckon that was the best drawing book i have ever used! full of nice little tips to encourage you further! if your not a deadly serious artist and a casual scribbler like my instead, its IDEAL! i L O V E it and i fully recommend it to anyone of any ability. It teaches you how to draw Dragons, Asian dragons, Western Dragons, Unicorns, Pegasus, Sea Serpants and even Gargoils! but its mainly on Dragons.Unfortunately, it dosn't contain photos of real dragons or unicorns, lol =D Best in class, 27 Jan 2008
If you are looking for a comprehensive and easy to understand book on digital wildlife photography look no further. I have a couple of other books by this author, not only is his photography ahead of the field but he can write too. Whether you are reasonably experienced with the digital workflow or picking up a digital camera for the first time, this book is a mine of information that is easily understood and very accessible.
The chapters on RAW workflow were particularly helpful to me and have been written so they won't go out of date in a hurry. The artistry in the pictures is fantastic and the book is worth buying for those alone. Excellent, 01 Dec 2006
As a relatively new convert to digital - I switched from film 12 months ago, I have struggled to find a "how to" book that gives the information I need without the jargon and an assumed knowledge that so many authors think you have. I need look no further, this book is quite excellent in explaining concisely and simply what can at times be a confusing and daunting subject, Tipling is an excellent teacher. The author passes on his hard won experiences, not least in the picture captions which are a mine of information, and what about those pictures, simply stunning! The chapters on processing a raw image and photoshop work hit exactly the right chord, giving the basics and explaining just how each tool can be used. In conclusion a beautifully produced book that works both as a manual and collection of sumptuous images. Oil Painting, 17 Sep 2008
I have been painting in watercolor for a number of years now,and Have been asked,!would I do some oils!. Well I got this book by Roy Lang,and found it to be excellent. What Roy has done,is to let people know the kind of pallet to use,I E,plastic,as wood pallets do soak up quite a lot of your paint,so he is saving you money from the start. I know for a fact,that the sea and sky are two of the hardest subjects to paint,but Roy is on hand to get you through it all,with no problems at all. A wonderful book. I hope my review helps you. Excellent Book, 06 Aug 2008
A great little book for all those artists endeavouring to paint the most difficult of subjects - the wild sea.
Full of useful information, explaining use of oil colours, techniques, reflections, transparency, layout etc ...
Includes two nice painting projects in detail.
Well worth buying. Excellent sea techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Roy does a basic overview of materials and a very useful guide to starter palette colours. He mentions avoiding Viridian as its a very difficult colour to work with - something I've found from personal experience. When discussing colour and tone he shows a painting of his which has poor use of tone - and thats as good to see as a "good" picture - we can all learn from others mistakes.
the book expands onto tonal under painting and some basic techniques of painting rocks and beaches which are very clearly explained. I found the section on understanding the sea excellent, I live close to the sea, yet it moves so quickly that its difficult to see the actions. This sections shows clearly the difference between calm seas, swells and waves and explains how to make them look realistic. Two excellent demonstrations at the end pull together the individual techniques covered and how to use them and also exactly which colours to use.
This will be an excellent book for those keen to paint realistic skies and seas, and the sea section in particular is very clearly explained and easy to follow. great sea and sky techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Terry begins by a brief overview of materials and colours - he says buy the best quality paints and papers and this is something I agree with. He outlines the colours he uses and shows which to mix to make some good sea colours. Terry has his own range of brushes on sale and I found it useful that he showed the marks each one can create.
The painting section begins by explaining - with pictures- basic watercolour techniques such as wet in wet and lifting out, then moves on to a useful section on how to paint different seas, from calm water to crashing waves, and goes on to cover many of the elements for creating sea paintings, such as rocks, reflections and shorelines in separate detail. I found this very useful as it allows any combination of sea paintings to be created, and the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The latter section of the book contains three demos, using many of the techniques already demonstrated and each one is very clear about what step, colour and brush to use next.
An excellent soft back book for those interested in creating sea and sky paintings in watercolour, with clear easy to follow instructions.
Fascinating and Informative, 09 Oct 2008
As with the previous publication from this talented author, 30,000 Year of the Horse in Art, 'The Dog: 5000 Years of the Dog in Art' is an articulate balance between informing the reader and being a sheer delight to delve into. The selection of images used is both original and accessible and any one who loves dog would enjoy having this book to browse through. Definitely on my Christmas present wish list! A great read and coffee table book, 07 Oct 2008
I have just been given this book as a gift, having also been given Pickerel's Horse: 30,000 Years of the Horse in Art, a couple of years ago. I loved the first book and it is with great delight that I can say the Dog book certainly lives up to my expectations. The choice of paintings the author has used is fascinating, from well-known and much reproduced works to ones little heard of, with the overall impression underlining just how important the dog within the arts has been over the centuries. I find myself now scrutinising works of art to see if I can find the almost inevitable dog in them, especially Dutch works of the seventeenth century! Visually this book is wonderful, as was the Horse book, and in a similar way the accompanying text provides a lively and interesting look at the dog, its place in cultures, its development into such varied breeds and its fundamental importance to human. The author raises interesting questions and topics that are thought provoking and as stimulating mentally as the paintings are visually. This is a definitely a book for every dog lover, but is also relevant from a purely art historical angle The start of a great series, 24 Feb 2008
This is a great book for those who may feel unable to afford to attend a workshop or do not have the opportunity. One of it's great strengths is it features work by the masters giving the class and also work by participants. So long as you know the basic workings of photography you will learn something here that other books don't offer A good class, but not really a "master" class, 14 Sep 2007
The concept of this book is very clever - Three wonderful British landscape photographers critiquing their own and each other's work, as well as critiquing images by participants in their landscape photography workshops. The critiques are useful in showing how others respond to and interpret landscape images.
But, really, to be a master class, half of the book is missing.
I bought this book assuming that it would have a number of master images with details of how they were made and the critiques of why they have worked. But there are only a very small number of images that invoke the emotional response that I want when looking at landscape images. (E.g. "Sluga Pass, Italy" by Charlie Waite, p.65 is very powerful and "Budle Bay" by David Ward, p.112, is delicious.) The remaining images are all good, but few of them make me say "Wow" when I look at them. I know that there are plenty of books that do critique great images, but I was expecting that this would be one of them, as well as have other content.
So, the photographers' critiques of those images are good - looking at some elements that might have helped bring in that "wow" factor. But I think there should have been more detailed constructive feedback (they guys are a little too nice sometimes), and more amazing images with perhaps essays on what are the elements that make stunning landscape photos stunning.
The other part that's missing is a section (or sections) on landscape images that aren't the straight, full-colour, "nature in all its glory" photographs. I really like those kinds of shots - that's one of the reasons I bought this book. But what about more interpretive images?
I thought that there could have been value in exploring other styles, like Sally Mann's "Deep South" work, or Art Wolfe's style as exemplified in "Edge of the Earth Corner of the Sky", or more black & white work like Marty Knapp or Michael Kenna. The style represented in "Working the Light" is very nice, but if the book is a Master Class, then it should have explored other styles and how they were achieved and how people respond to them too.
Perhaps one way to achieve that would have been for Joe, Charlie and David to critique works that have really inspired them - pull out those shots by Peter Dombrovskis, Ansel Adams, whoever - and tell us why you think they work so much better than other images. What makes them special to you?
So, this is a good book, but a little to generic for me to think that it's really a Master Class. Perhaps subsequent books in the series will help me out! An excellent examples book, 01 Jan 2007
This is a excellent book full of modern examples, with a couple of pages of critique. It is not so much of a "Masterclass" as claimed in the title, you learn through looking at other people's photographs as opposed to more technical works (Ansel Adams book 1 etc.)
A very good book, a must have for the keen landscape photographer Watercolour trees -made easy, 27 Nov 2005
This is a superb book for the beginner. Terry takes you through equipment, paper and paints in a clear manner, with colour photographs throughout. The instruction on painting is done in clear easy steps, again photographed at each stage. I am a complete novice and have been able to produce excellent results. I enjoyed the book so much I have booked to go on one of Terry's all-day courses.
Vital reading, or should I say study, 27 May 2008
This is vital reading for anyone looking to improve their landscape photography. If you are reading this then I assume that photography is your hobby and that you have heard of Joe Cornish.
The book needs to be looked at time and time again, and it can be surprising how much is missed by just browsing, rather than careful and close study of the images.
Most of us want to get better at capturing our wonderful landscape, and it can seem as if this level is unattainable, but with effort I found that the book had indeed influenced how I view scenes and work the light.
If I would have a criticism of this, and every other photography book I have read, it would be that, whilst each image capture is explained at the end of the book the time of capture is not recorded.
I began looking at images that I knew I could find where I live, the first thing I asked myself was what time of day the image was taken and this I feel is vital to unlocking the ability to take images like this. The absence of sunsets is both a relief and again something that needs to be understood, many of the images must have been taken during gorgeous sunsets but the camera is turned to show what is lit by the setting sun.
Along with "The Northumberland Coast" I consider this to be great reading and value.
Great pictures, but..., 08 Jan 2008
Joe Cornish is one of Britain's best landscape photographers and his talent has been recognized in many books. I have his 2002 publication, Light and the Art of Landscape Photography, and bought this one unseen because of that.
The pictures certainly live up to my expectations, with richly coloured, razor-sharp explorations of the amazing Scottish coast, complete with dramatic skies that shows he worked hard to get it right.
My only complaint it this book is not so much for serious photographers. Unlike Light and the Art of..., there are no detailed captions explaining how each picture was made. Sure, there are what Cornish calls "field notes" at the end, but they are far too brief and it's annoying to have to skip back and forth from picture to field note. Because of this, I would recommend Scotland's Coast for non-photographers only.
Superb book, savour every page!, 01 Aug 2005
This is not a book just to flick through. Some of the images do have immediate impact, the "wow" factor, but more require a more detailed examination to really appreciate. By Joe Cornish's own admission, many of the photo's in the book are not taken in "ideal" conditions (read the text to understand why!), but these photos can still be just as compelling as those "wow" factor photos, if you take the time to look at them.
The book is well presented, I have seen many of the photos at a gallery in London (and I have listened to Joe Cornish talk about the photos and his experiences making them), and the book presents a very good reproduction... although they do have greater impact when printed at A1! This book is also an excellent read! Joe Cornish has added his own commentary to accompany the photos, which in some ways makes the photos seem more "real". Take the time to read each page of this book and you will be rewarded for it.
Flick through it and no doubt, those photos with the "wow" factor will impress, but you will be missing a great deal. A highly recommended book, and a worthy successor to "First Light".
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Customer Reviews
Rubbish, 22 Nov 2008
Brought this book as a present. What a load of rubbish. Normally love Ray Mears books as they are so informative and really interesting to read. This book is full of pictures with a caption next to each photo telling what is going on in the picture. Really dissapointed and will be returning it and buying another.
One of the best., 26 Oct 2007
I found out about this book when I came across her website. Liking what I saw I decided to get her book from my local library ( a definate pattern here ) and was blown away by what she had created in her book. A few months later I now have this book all to myself :D as a birthday presant.
What a book!!, 02 Oct 2007
This book, unlike many "how to draw" books, in indefinitely awesome. It's combination of careful diagrams, illustrations an humor has helped me to vastly improve my artwork. This book is well worth the petty sum of money it costs and i advise any budding artist like myself to get a copy ASAP. 5/5 and my compliments to J Peffer for her outstanding work.
Couldn't wait to get started!, 03 Jun 2007
I have always been good at copying other peoples dragons, but when it came to creating my own I found it difficult to make them look realistic (as much as you can make something that's fantasy look real).
However, this book is great as it takes you through each stage step by step, allowing you to learn through practice. I am still amazed at how easy it is to create your own realistic dragons, and other mythological creatures, and I now wonder how I ever found it difficult. I guess the old saying is true - "It's easy when you know how!"
I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to get their own fantasy world down on paper. You will want to get the paper and pencils ready before you open the front page!
Amazing - 5 star - A ++++++++ -What else is there to say?, 12 May 2007
On of the best books in the current " how to draw" market. I was given it for a late Christmas present and spent half an hour wiht it and was amazed at the results it produced. It has clear, bright, easy to read pictures and is a great success. I was somewhat cautious when I looked at the frontcover, never have previousley had a "How to draw" book that wielded any good results. To be honest, in all modesty I was astounded at what I could do by the end of the book. Even now, after about three years of having it, I still go back to the book again and again. The only down side is that you are influenced somewhat by the artists designs and I find it difficult to construct fantasy creatures such as dragons, phoenixes and unicorns without having the book in front of me. Well worth the money - a great worthwhile buy.
Mind Blowingly FROOBY!!!!!, 13 Dec 2006
a review by my 14 year old son who recieved this book as a birthday present 6 months ago:
I reckon that was the best drawing book i have ever used! full of nice little tips to encourage you further! if your not a deadly serious artist and a casual scribbler like my instead, its IDEAL! i L O V E it and i fully recommend it to anyone of any ability. It teaches you how to draw Dragons, Asian dragons, Western Dragons, Unicorns, Pegasus, Sea Serpants and even Gargoils! but its mainly on Dragons.Unfortunately, it dosn't contain photos of real dragons or unicorns, lol =D
Best in class, 27 Jan 2008
If you are looking for a comprehensive and easy to understand book on digital wildlife photography look no further. I have a couple of other books by this author, not only is his photography ahead of the field but he can write too. Whether you are reasonably experienced with the digital workflow or picking up a digital camera for the first time, this book is a mine of information that is easily understood and very accessible.
The chapters on RAW workflow were particularly helpful to me and have been written so they won't go out of date in a hurry. The artistry in the pictures is fantastic and the book is worth buying for those alone.
Excellent, 01 Dec 2006
As a relatively new convert to digital - I switched from film 12 months ago, I have struggled to find a "how to" book that gives the information I need without the jargon and an assumed knowledge that so many authors think you have. I need look no further, this book is quite excellent in explaining concisely and simply what can at times be a confusing and daunting subject, Tipling is an excellent teacher. The author passes on his hard won experiences, not least in the picture captions which are a mine of information, and what about those pictures, simply stunning! The chapters on processing a raw image and photoshop work hit exactly the right chord, giving the basics and explaining just how each tool can be used. In conclusion a beautifully produced book that works both as a manual and collection of sumptuous images.
Oil Painting, 17 Sep 2008
I have been painting in watercolor for a number of years now,and Have been asked,!would I do some oils!. Well I got this book by Roy Lang,and found it to be excellent. What Roy has done,is to let people know the kind of pallet to use,I E,plastic,as wood pallets do soak up quite a lot of your paint,so he is saving you money from the start. I know for a fact,that the sea and sky are two of the hardest subjects to paint,but Roy is on hand to get you through it all,with no problems at all. A wonderful book. I hope my review helps you.
Excellent Book, 06 Aug 2008
A great little book for all those artists endeavouring to paint the most difficult of subjects - the wild sea.
Full of useful information, explaining use of oil colours, techniques, reflections, transparency, layout etc ...
Includes two nice painting projects in detail.
Well worth buying.
Excellent sea techniques, 13 Oct 2007
Roy does a basic overview of materials and a very useful guide to starter palette colours. He mentions avoiding Viridian as its a very difficult colour to work with - something I've found from personal experience. When discussing colour and tone he shows a painting of his which has poor use of tone - and thats as good to see as a "good" picture - we can all learn from others mistakes.
the book expands onto tonal under painting and some basic techniques of painting rocks and beaches which are very clearly explained. I found the section on understanding the sea excellent, I live close to the sea, yet it moves so quickly that its difficult to see the actions. This sections shows clearly the difference between calm seas, swells and waves and explains how to make them look realistic. Two excellent demonstrations at the end pull together the individual techniques covered and how to use them and also exactly which colours to use.
This will be an excellent book for those keen to paint realistic skies and seas, and the sea sectio | | |