Synopses & Reviews
Sensitive, thoughtful, poetic, inspirationalandmdash;these are the words that come to mind when one considers the work of renowned English painter Fred Cuming. One of the most admired landscape artists of the present day, Cuming is particularly respected for his powerful ability to capture atmosphere and sense of place, as well as his observations and depictions of light. In
Another Figure in the Landscape, Cuming explains his artistic motivation, his struggles and accomplishments, and his unique working methods. Visual intelligence, observation, color, subjects, and sites are all discussed as he explains in detail the power of paint, artistic influences, and sources of inspiration.
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A senior Royal Academician with the Royal Academy of Arts, Cuming had an artistic career spanning over sixty years and has produced over five thousand paintings. This book, written by the artist himself and with an introduction by Richard Holmes, is an intriguing insight into the mind and methods one of Englandandrsquo;s leading contemporary landscape artists.
Synopsis
Fred Cuming RA is one of the most respected landscape artists of the present day, and he is particularly admired for his ability to capture atmosphere and a powerful sense of place. His work is sensitive, immensely thoughtful and considered, poetic and inspirational. In this work, the author explains why he paints, the struggles and rewards, and his working methods. Visual intelligence, observation, colour, subjects and sites are all discussed as he explains the power of paint, the influences upon him and his sources of inspiration.
About the Author
Fred Cuming is a senior Royal Academician and one of England's best-loved contemporary landscape painters.