Essays on Painting

The Horse & Groom, Wivenhoe
Essays and introduce the problems
of embarking on a study untouched and sometimes not even considered
since schooldays.
Since writing into composition I have gained further insight into this
aspect of painting which I include in
. I detail practical
guides, particularly those which support methods and approaches that I
try to incorporate into my own work.
I have spent a great deal of time researching composition and before I
concentrate on my own conclusions I think it is important to pay a tribute
to some good sense and sound ideas I have gleaned from definitive writings
by people whose work I respect. The sum of their practice experience is
greater than mine and can offer much that is useful to those who wish to
make real progress in their art.
I do however advance many of my own ideas and techniques in
, and and I have compiled essay
both from my own experience and advice from other artists.
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