How to Take Charge of Composition and Color in the Urban Landscape Painting
Through composition and color, we can move beyond the photo reference and make the subject our own.
Browsing: Working with Photos
The Landscape Painter’s Guide to Selecting Reference Photos
Good paintings don’t come from bad source material. Learn the essential qualities to look for in your reference photos.
Q & A: Painting Overcast Scenes in Plein Air or In the Studio
Overcast and sunny subjects will present values and colors differently. Know the differences and what to look for.
Using Photographs Like an Artist
Referencing photographs too closely can be hazardous to you work. Here are strategies to overcome the tyranny of the photo reference.
Book Review: What Photographers Can Learn from Landscape Painters
A review in Outdoor Photography points out that good paintings and good photos share the same ingredients.
Evaluating Photo Reference for a Series of Landscape Paintings
Words of advice on evaluating photo reference for series of landscape paintings.
Convincing Color Relationships Between Sky and Ground in Landscape Painting
Explore the parallel relationship between the light source and its effect on the subject.
The Tyranny of Photo Reference in Landscape Painting
Reflections on the perils and pitfalls of being too attached to photographic reference.