This classic of art instruction by noted British painter Adrian Hill presents a well-rounded guide to portraying beeches; elms; pines; and many other varieties of trees. The three-part treatment begins with a brief but informative history of tree painting through the ages; highlighted with images by Titian; Rubens; Constable; Turner; and other masters. Advancing to a well-illustrated series of guiding principles; the author discusses the cultivation of an artistic appreciation for trees and offers preliminary drawing exercises. The third; and most extensive; section explores color choices and techniques. Progressing from simple to complex methods; Hill proposes the best materials for use in formats from monoprints and drypoint to mezzotint and etching. Additional topics include composition; style; patterns; and texture. Seven paintings in full color appear among the authors 150 helpful illustrations. A pioneer in the development of art therapy; Hill draws upon his vast experience in teaching students at every level to offer an accessible approach that will benefit all readers. A Foreword by Sir George Clausen introduces the text.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Catching Kevin...By Erik OlsonIt wasnt until the late 1990s that I finally caught "Clerks" on cable after hearing about it for years. I remember being amazed at how it nailed my Gen-X angst at being an underachiever while wanting more out of life. From that point on I followed Kevin Smiths work and have enjoyed most of his subsequent outings. The man himself is also quite interesting; so I grabbed "An Askew View 2: The Films of Kevin Smith"; a revised and updated version of a previous book by John Kenneth Muir; for an entertaining in-depth view of Mr. Smith and his career.The first section (The Good Old Days: 1970-2002) begins with a brief biographical sketch of Kevin Smiths formative years; including his brief tenure as a film school student; and goes from 1994s "Clerks" to the "Clerks Animated Series" in 2000. Part II (State of Red: 2003-2011) kicks off with 2004s "Jersey Girl" and takes us through "Red State" in 2011; concluding with some scoop on Kevin Smiths future plans (as of the books writing) and the doings of some of his regular collaborators. Each of Mr. Smiths projects receives an analysis by Mr. Muir thats filled out by cast and crew recollections; and there are three sections with photographs of the usual View Askew suspects in their natural habitat.Despite the authors somewhat fawning approach to all things Kevin Smith; I enjoyed Mr. Muirs take on the director and his body of work; although some of Mr. Smiths creations get deeper coverage than others (I was left wanting more in the "Clerks II" chapter; for example). Hes obviously a huge fan of the View Askew universe; and from time to time he manages to escape his starry-eyed adoration long enough to admit that not everything Kevin Smith produces is criticism-proof. But on the whole this is a fans tribute to the object of his affection; and that isnt a bad thing. Mr. Smith and his crew seem like a cool bunch of folks that deserve positive treatment; especially after being raked over the coals by some mean-spirited detractors."An Askew View 2" is great reading for admirers of Kevin Smith; especially those in the Generation-X category that his films so ably portray (and good-naturedly skewer). Perhaps down the line there will be a third edition of this book that covers the further adventures of Kevin Smith in other media; such as televisions "Comic Book Men" and the online Smodcasts? We can only hope!