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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 ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.41 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #102,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #20 in Oil Painting #53 in Landscape & Seascape Art #62 in Landscape Painting


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Amazing artist
Format: Paperback
I love this book. The author is an incredible painter and gives great pointers on how to paint looking into light. Her paintings are atmospheric and create such a phenomenon. She is truly a master of light
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2025 by StemV
    • Helpful and inspiring
Format: Paperback
Many great ideas for capturing light. Love this book and find it inspiring.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025 by kins
    • Light lands area
Format: Paperback
Light paint practice line need understand article paint
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2026 by Ghost night not scary
    • Excellent Book to understand and capture the light in paintings
Format: Paperback
Excellent book to understand how to see and paint lights to create magical paintings. Thank you!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026 by Ed
    • Great Book!
Format: Paperback
I purchased many painting "how to" books and this is definitely one of my favorites!
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2025 by dreamingon

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