Painting Ships, Shores and the Sea

The book design and content are very good, with several different artist's works and techniques presented. However, I was disappointed in that the copy I received had a 5" X 7" section cut out of page 17/18. The picture on page 17 was cut out, as were parts of two sketches and text on page 18. The condition of the book was described as "Acceptable".

Rachel R Wolf used a simple approach to deal with the painiting of the seascape. Not only the painiting of the sea is dealt with but the items that interact with the sea are also discussed. Items like boats, shorelines, people, animals, birds etc that compose the picture are discussed.Mix media are also explored in the book. The autheor used different media like water colour, oil ink and pastel to illustrate how to bring out the mood for the various coposition. It also discuss how some of the tips to help overcome mistakes and mask its effects.

I go to Maine every year to paint the wonderful rocks and seas and boats. Seeing a sailboat from the safety of the shore (Iget seasick on a boat), doesn't give you nearly the perspective nor information that this book gives you. I have it, I've read it, I've used it, and now I'm sending it to a friend who loves to paint seascapes also.

Oops- I spoke to soon. Information for contacting the American Society of Marine Artists IS in the book after all. A little blue sidebar box... I just missed it, in the back of the book, just before the index.

This book is very thoughtfully done. Filled with fresh new work. The layout is satisfying, reproduction is excellent. If contemporary sailboats and tugboats are your thing, you'll especially enjoy this work. It serves as a very good introduction to the techniques of painting marine art. The topics are useful, the demonstrations are interesting. This should be a real boost to ASMA (American Society of Marine Artists). The only thing I missed was information for contacting ASMA ...Cam Martin Tehachapi, California