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Painting into the Light: How to work atmospheric magic with your oil paints

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Known for her techniques for painting light on water, Jenny Aitken delivers perfect guidance to the intermediate artist on how to paint light in plein air and much more. Learn how to successfully paint scenes that that capture magical effects of light from behind the subject. Good contre-jour – painting into the light – artworks cause the viewer to squint, with light seeming to glow from the canvas. They can look like a kind of magic, with their hazy light and colour singing out. This book demystifies lighting in oils, and provides a practical guide to the process, showing exactly how to create the illusion. Inside, you'll find a wealth of information on simplification, tonal control, capturing accurate color, working both indoors and outdoors, painting landscapes and still life, creating atmospheric depth, and even mastering the illusion of space. Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations and beautifully illustrated techniques, Jenny Aitken reveals how to infuse every painting with vibrant, lifelike light. A section on troubleshooting tricky paintings will show the reader every painting is salvageable, but with an understanding of light and colour, it’s much more likely that they’ll find success the first time round. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Search Press


Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2024


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1800921276


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 76


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.56 x 0.44 x 11.06 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #72,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #17 in Still Life Art #19 in Oil Painting #37 in Walking (Books)


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    • This wonderful artist truly has a special gift!
Format: Paperback
I have lost count of all the art books that I have purchased over the years. This is one of the very best! Each page is filled with Jenny’s gorgeous art and her careful explanations of her color palette, brushes and her very special treatment of light and shadow. Jenny has a wonderful way of sharing her extensive knowledge and special techniques to bring light and life to your art. I wish she would consider recording a companion audio version so I could listen to her easy to understand and helpful lessons and advice on repeat! I believe that I am seeing improvement in my own work already! I have just ordered two more copies to give to friends. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • Excellent book for an artist's library of resource books
Format: Paperback
"Painting into the Light" by Jenny Aitken is a captivating guide that delves into the nuances of painting light with oil paints. Aimed at intermediate artists, this book offers a wealth of knowledge on capturing the essence of light in various settings, both indoors and outdoors. Aitken, renowned for her ability to depict light on water, provides detailed instructions on simplifying images, controlling tones, and creating atmospheric depth. The book is not just a technical manual; it’s an invitation to explore the magic of light and its transformative power in art. The layout is designed to impart as much of Aitken's expertise as possible, making it a valuable resource for artists looking to enhance their skills. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024 by valerie atkinson
    • Exceptional tutorial for all mediums!
Format: Paperback
I almost didn’t purchase this book, because I’m strictly a watercolorist, but it’s now one of my favorite art books. The information is extensive and applies to all forms of art. I love this book! Thank you, Jenny!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2025 by Carroll Steger
    • Great product!
Format: Paperback
This book was so easy to understand. I really enjoyed how the author demonstrates her ideas to the reader. I've learned so much in just a few pages. She's so willing to share what she knows. I am strictly an acrylic painter but it did not matter that I'm not using oils. I'm still getting the results I want from reading this book. I've purchased many art books but this one is one of the best! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024 by Jfm
    • Great book, but...
Format: Paperback
Now, the book itself is amazing. Interesting and engaging texts, keeps me flipping the pages. And it has really good art and theories for me to learn. This book even talks about how to set up a place to paint indoors or stuff to bring when painting outdoors. Tons of ideas and tips. Really helpful book for people who want to learn oil painting. However, there's this one spot on the edge of the book when it got delivered. I don't know what it is because it doesn't seem very sanitary. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2026 by Thai gæ
    • Sunlight in oil paints
Format: Paperback
A new approach to representing water and sunlight.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2026 by Patrick Brown
    • Informative, inspiring and my favorite art book
Format: Paperback
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I was inspired to buy the book having seen Jenny‘s art on Instagram, I was so pleased to see all of the information, ideas and practical ways to create our own art, using her color, palette and techniques. As I said in the title, this is one of my favorite art books, and it allowed me to create this painting of our local marina. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024 by Naomi Clark-Turner
    • Buy this book!
Format: Paperback
Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous! Filled with so many beautiful paintings, and so much information. She is very talented and very generous sharing what she does to produce such gorgeous, colorful paintings. You'll learn so much. Highly recommended.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2025 by shonceman

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