Turner's Apprentice: A Watercolor Masterclass

by Tony Smibert

A unique, practical manual that enables readers to become an apprentice to one of the world’s greatest painters. How can a modern painter go about learning the techniques and methods of a long-dead master? Drawing on years of research and practice, Tony Smibert brings us a virtual apprenticeship, sharing his own method and approach that emulates J. M. W. Turner and yet is contemporary, original, and innovative. Turner had an extraordinary capacity to paint in ways that confounded his contemporaries and still amaze us today; Smibert’s method of painting in Turner’s style ingeniously draws together ideas and principles from East and West to bring out an entirely new perspective on Turner’s practice. A working manual, Turner’s Apprentice brings together elements of practice from historic masters, including Claude Lorrain and Claude Monet. This is a book for anyone aspiring to learn from any master. Fully illustrated with works by Turner and other major artists, as well as practical, step-by-step demonstrations, it offers a perfect companion for anyone seeking to understand by doing. Even for those who may never paint, Turner’s Apprentice offers a tantalizing glimpse of the thrill of painting and learning. 200+ illustrations

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published February 18, 2020

Reviews

[Sia Karamalegos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book exceeded my expectations. The exercises were really enlightening, and I have a feeling I will be pulling this out for years to continue learning from it. Not necessarily to paint like Turner, but because some of the techniques are widely applicable.

[Lee F. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really accessible and connected to Turner. Remarkable

[Marianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The other two books on Turner practice written or collaborated by Tony Smibert have become part of a small cohort of everyday references, as a watercolor beginner. I just started this yesterday and I already know it will join them. As the other two, they are dangerous books if you ca not afford to be a full time painter and need to focus on something else from 9 to 5 each day...

[Flor Geldhof · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recensie: Turner's Apprentice van Tony Smibert

Turner's Apprentice is een prachtig boek waarin Tony Smibert de technieken en visie van J.M.W. Turner tot leven brengt. Smibert slaagt erin om Turners unieke gebruik van licht, kleur en sfeer toegankelijk te maken voor kunstenaars van elk niveau.

Het boek combineert kunstgeschiedenis met praktische oefeningen. De stap-voor-stap uitleg is helder en inspirerend, vooral voor aquarellisten. Smibert moedigt je aan om niet alleen Turners stijl te begrijpen, maar ook je eigen creativiteit te ontwikkelen.

De prachtige illustraties – van zowel Turner als Smibert zelf – maken het boek visueel indrukwekkend. Het is een aanrader voor iedereen die meer wil leren over kunst en experimenteren in zijn werk.

Beoordeling: 5/5

[Mary Dolan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would ha

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a newbie to watercoloring, these exercises are so exciting