Books by Robert Brindley

Over the centuries, landscape painting has attracted countless artists. Its diversity, enhanced by the weather, special lighting conditions and seasonal change, offers the painter an infinite variety of subject matter. Oils are an extremely versatile and immediate medium, enabling artists to express themselves in a variety of creative ways.

Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium. These characteristics can lead to bold, exciting and impromptu paintings. However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle colour with little or no texture. This practical book guides you through the full scope of painting in pastels.

Topics covered:Step-by-step demonstrationsImportance of light and how to create harmony, tone and colourEmphasis on drawing, sketching and plein-air paintingInstruction on painting water and skies, as well as coastal scenesAdvice on painting trips in Britain and abroad