Creative advice and guidance for exploring the artistry in painting a variety of sky scenes.Skies are an important part of landscape paintings, setting the tone of the scene as a whole and often representing the dominant feature of the composition. In this revised and updated edition of Painting Skies which includes material from Top Tops for Watercolor Artists, Geoff Kersey imparts his knowledge and expertise to artists of all abilities, demonstr...

Even if you have never picked up a paintbrush before, Geoff Kersey shows you how to paint convincing seascapes in watercolour using just three brushes, three colours, a plastic palette and a watercolour pad.Only students'Äô range watercolour paints are used, yet from these Geoff shows you how to paint nine realistic watercolour scenes. There is no off-putting colour theory or long-winded mixing information, but a practical absolute beginner'Äôs course that shows the three colours i...

The master watercolourist shares essential techniques for adding depth and realism to your watercolour paintings in this accessible guide.In Perspective Depth and Distance, watercolourist and teacher Geoff Kersey demonstrates how to use line, tone, colour, and detail to create captivating landscapes. With this practical guide, you will learn to capture the beauty of mist-draped mountains and dense woodlands. You will also learn to paint boats, buildings, an...

This complete beginner'Äôs guide to painting trees and woodlands is ideal if you want to learn to paint but are short on time. 30 quick and easy exercises, that each take no more than 30 minutes, offer you a complete course teaching all the skills you need to paint trees on their own and as part of beautiful woodland scenes.The 30-minute paintings are all worked at postcard size 'Äì ideal for a 6" x 4" (A6) watercolour pad, and outline drawings are provided on tracing paper for tho...

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Learn the essential techniques for painting from photographs with this illustrated guide by the acclaimed artist and teacher.Many artists enjoy using photographic reference material, but while there are many advantages to this way of working, there are also unique challenges. One must learn to choose what to leave out, what to keep in, and how to adapt the scene to create a painting. In this book, Geoff Kersey introduces twenty-seven of his own paintings, explaining...

In "The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ," Kersey Graves presents a rigorous examination of the crucified savior archetype across various cultures and religions. This pioneering work investigates a multitude of figures, from Osiris and Krishna to Buddha, who are portrayed as dying and resurrecting deities. Graves employs a comparative literary style, drawing upon historical, theological, and mythological sources, to highlight striking similarities that chal...

Khrisna of India. Thammuz of Syria. Esus of the Celtic Druids. Mithra of Persia. Quexalcoati of Mexico. All were crucified gods, and all met their fates hundreds of years before Jesus appeared on the scene. In this foundational work of modern atheism, American spiritualist KERSEY GRAVES (1813-1883) breaks the Christ myth down into its component parts and ably demonstrates how the story of Jesus has its roots in the depths of antiquity. Here you'll read about the surprising prevalence throu...

Improve your watercolour painting skills with over one hundred tips from an expert.Geoff Kersey shares his expertise in this book packed full of tips for watercolour painters. Learn all you need to know, from what to buy, composing a painting and mastering techniques such as wet into wet and dry brush work, to how to paint skies, water, trees, buildings and more. The tips are clearly explained and illustrated through artwork and step-by-step photographs.

"The Biography of Satan," Kersey Graves explores the evolution of the figure of Satan across different cultures, mythologies, and religions. The book likely discusses the following themes and aspects:Historical Development: Graves might trace the historical origins of the concept of Satan, examining how various cultures and religions contributed to the character's development over time.Comparative Mythology: The book could involve a comparative analysis of Satan-like figures in different r...

Key aspects of "The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors" include:Comparative Mythology: Graves's book examines stories of mythical figures and gods from various cultures and historical periods who are said to have undergone crucifixion or suffered similar forms of death and resurrection. He suggests that these stories, which predate the story of Jesus Christ, share common elements.List of Saviors: The book identifies sixteen different figures from different cultures, including Osiris (Egypt)...

The book explores parallels between Jesus and figures such as Krishna, Mithras, Osiris, and others, focusing on themes like virgin birth, divine missions, death, and resurrection. Graves argues that these shared elements suggest that Christianity borrowed heavily from preexisting myths and traditions. His intention was to challenge the idea of Christianity as a wholly unique and divine revelation.While the book has been influential in comparative religion studies and popular discussions ab...