Conversations With Nature – Oil Painting in the Tradition of Plein Air
Author: Kevin D. Macpherson
This is perhaps one of the most beautifully published books in my collection. Fortunately, I was able to order a signed hardcover edition directly from Kevin Macpherson when he first published it. The hardcover edition has long since sold out. A few used copies occasionally show up in the Amazon marketplace and on eBay at rather ridiculous prices. The last time I looked, a copy was for sale at nearly $3,000 on Amazon! The good news is that the paperback edition is available in limited quantities from Kevin’s website.
Kevin’s paintings are filled with light and many are gorgeously reproduced in this volume. I own all of the books that Kevin Macpherson has published. Each is fantastic in its own right. I have to say, though, that Conversations With Nature is by far my favorite book by Macpherson. If you own his previous books you can compare them to this book and see how Macpherson has grown as one of the foremost impressionistic plein air and studio painters in the world. His writing style is friendly, playful, and encouraging. He motivates you to get outside and paint the beautiful world we live in.
Publisher’s description:
“Celebrate the outdoors sparkling with light and awash in vivid colors with one of the premier plein air painters. Conversations With Nature, illuminating 202 pages of stunning original oil paintings and it will guide you through the colorful step-by-step demonstrations and inspire you to accomplish successful paintings from the start. Kevin unlocks the secrets to improve your painting and build confidence for aspiring novices and professional artists alike.
“This book will teach you to see as an artist. He demonstrates the basics of what makes a great painting while expressing your personal style. The reader will see the landscape in a whole new light, filled with atmosphere and color and guiding you to landscape painting in the tradition of plein-air painting.
“Kevin is recognized as one of America's most accomplished Impressionistic plein-air painters. Kevin is a gifted writer and published author of 4 highly successful books as well as a teacher and guest lecturer. He seeks high standards, both academically and emotionally. He is regarded as a master mentor, a reputation well earned by years of teaching international workshops and giving personal guidance to many aspiring artists.
“Kevin Macpherson is a Signature Member and first President of the Plein-Air Painters of America (PAPA), a California Art Club (CAC) Master Artist, an American Impressionist Society (AIS) Master Artist, and an Oil Painters of America (OPA) Master.”
Artist, Author, and Instructor Kevin Macpherson
