PLEIN AIR PAINTING
IN WATERCOLOR
AND OIL
An Open Letter to Readers:
It is a privilege to have the opportunity to express
ourselves through art. The desire to create is the one thing that we all share.
It links us as kindred spirits to the great brotherhood and sisterhood of
artists past, present, and future.
Plein air painting is the most natural way to learn how to
paint while retaining one's innate individuality. The greatest challenge that
we face is not in manipulating paint, but rather in learning how to see as an
artist. Your painting is like a document stating how well you see and
understand the world around you.
Painting from life is the moment of truth. If you can paint
light, then you can paint everything under the sun. My book PLEIN AIR PAINTING
IN WATERCOLOR AND OIL is designed to help smooth the way. It's really not
impossible. And besides, the fun every step of the way more than makes up for
any temporary set-backs. Painting from life is the great teacher. It puts you
on the road where everything is within your grasp, where all lessons can be
learned by the student who is both patient and determined. In plein air
painting, you embark on the royal road of creativity. Join me on this wonderful ride.
Frank LaLumia
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