The Big Book of Tiny Painting - by Leslie Stroz (Paperback)

About the Book

A complete outdoor painting course in ink and watercolour! Leslie Stroz reveals a fascinating insight to the tools, techniques and materials you will need for tiny painting, on a grand scale.

Book Synopsis

A complete outdoor painting course in ink and watercolour!

Learn the art of painting big by going tiny. From building your pocket-sized art kit to conquering creative fears, acclaimed artist Leslie Stroz teaches you how to capture the essence of a place with just a few strokes of pen and brush.

• Packed with step-by-step guidance and expert tips
• Discover the key elements of tiny art: from Line and Value to Form and Texture
• Go beyond the basics and learn how to choose dynamic compositions, mix colours, and avoid common mistakes
• Practical advice on planning a trip to the great outdoors and how best to enjoy Plein Air Painting
• Follow the progress of five art projects from start to finish to fully understand the practice, process and principles of tiny painting
• Be inspired to find joy in the small, whether you're in your garden, a bustling cafe, or a seaswept beach

For beginners and seasoned artists alike, Leslie Stroz will show you how to see the world differently and to capture it, one pocket-sized masterpiece at a time.

About the Author

Leslie Stroz is a professional artist, illustrator and art professor. Best known for creating the global Tiny Painting movement that has swept the internet, she shares her painting adventures online to an audience of over 1.6 million. Before moving to England in 2014, Leslie taught art at the State University of New York in Geneseo. She now lives in the English countryside, nestled on a rolling hill between the moors and the sea, where she has an endless array of heather and waves to paint, and where she teaches private lessons and workshops in drawing and painting. She spent most of her life teaching traditional drawing and painting skills, but the scenery that surrounds her has sparked a fascination with painting landscape and nature.