Painting Light and Colour in Oils by Sarah Manolescue

Painting Light and Colour in Oils by Sarah Manolescue is a beautiful book that encourages artists to develop their own individual way of seeing and interpreting light and colour in oil paintings. In this title, Sarah uses plein air painting (painting outdoors, direct from life) as a foundation skill and uses it as a catalyst for exploration both out in the field and in the studio. The book is full of finished examples and step by step guides, helping build your knowledge of light and colour.

In her book, Sarah introduces basic colour mixing principles as well as the importance of a familiar and intuitive palette. She explains the behaviour of light while painting en plein air and how it impacts colour and tone. There are also practical tips on how to create your own exciting and engaging compositions, as well as instruction on how to work in Sarah’s confident and impressionist style. This book is filled with examples and demonstrations of landscape, still life, interior and figure paintings.