An inspiring journey into painting through the brush of one of the major artists of our time, a journey that represents what may be the most mysterious but nevertheless closest subject matter existing for an artist, one’s own self. Throughout his extensive career as a painter, David A Leffel has approached every aspect of the trade with masterly conviction—still life, portraits, the nude, landscapes—although in his own terms, “Every painting is a self-portrait,” it is within the self-inquiry of these paintings that the fundamentals of his art are best described.

A 12 x 10.5 inches hardcover book, 160 Pages with more than 150 illustrations from his Self-Portrait work, close-ups, personal photos and stories regarding this “insightful journey” of an artist’s life.

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An Artist Teaches is a magnificent presentation for painter and non-painter alike containing a gallery of more than 140 color reproductions of recent work. Paintings are presented in total —key details are pulled out to show this master’s work “up close and personal”.

Gain insight from David Leffel’s highly acclaimed 35-year career as painter and instructor. Learn the importance of “painting the light” and the drama of chiaroscuro in still life, portrait and figure painting. This book presents new ways to approach and understand painting as art.

Painting is about portraying the essence of the subject, this book is about the essence of painting.

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• More than 220 large full-color reproductions highlight this 200 page instant classic.
• Works of Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Holbein and other Old Masters, as well as three contemporary artists who have influenced McGraw’s work fill this beautiful book.
• A necessary addition to the library of any serious artist, The Language of Drawing will inspire and instruct artists of all levels for years to come!

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