Painting the Secret World of Nature

Northlight, 2001. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good . 9x0x11. To encounter John Agnew's work is to gaze at the mysterious and enchanting world of a forest floor, mountainous cliffs and crags, the heights of a rain forest or the surface of a hidden pond. In this book, Agnew shares his secrets about how to create those special atmospheres by controlling the light, color, textures, point of view and design of his paintings. The book is filled with mini-demonstrations showing readers exactly how to capture this beauty in their own work, regardless of the medium they work in. They'll find guidelines for rendering leaves, mud, snow, fur, feathers and more, plus one full demonstration that puts these animal and environment textures together in a single painting.* Very accessible instruction in step-by-step form* Teaches a unique subject matter and taps into the public's interest in the environment. John Agnew is one of the country's premier artists specializing in fine art, realistic nature murals and immersion exhibit design. His experience in creating lifelike environments gives his fine art paintings a sense of "being there" seldom experienced in two-dimensional mediums. John's work was selected for the Arts For the Parks show, sponsored by the National Parks Academy of the Arts, in 1998, 1999, and 2000.