The Marine Art Of Geoff Hunt
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The Marine Art Of Geoff Hunt
Presents over 100 paintings and sketches by Geoff Hunt, known to readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of the Aubrey-Maturin novels. Geoff Hunt, the current President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, is known to millions of readers worldwide as the artist reponsible for the covers of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series of historical novels. He is widely regarded as one of the world's leading maritime artists and his paintings of square-riggers, sea battles and naval operations truly evoke the era of Nelson's Navy - as well as more contemporay scenes.
Written by the artist himself with material from historical author Julian Stockwin and naval historian David Cordingly, The Marine Art of Geoff Hunt showcases over 150 paintings and drawings following Geoff's prolific career, demonstrating his techniques and influences. The book includes case studies from the author, explaining his inspirations, the subsequent research and exploration of source material and the lengthy development through notes and sketches towards a finished painting. This book not only showcases Geoff's work but also provides a remarkable insight into the meticulous preparation and execution of his paintings
Presents over 100 paintings and sketches by Geoff Hunt, known to readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of the Aubrey-Maturin novels. Geoff Hunt, the current President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, is known to millions of readers worldwide as the artist reponsible for the covers of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series of historical novels. He is widely regarded as one of the world's leading maritime artists and his paintings of square-riggers, sea battles and naval operations truly evoke the era of Nelson's Navy - as well as more contemporay scenes.
Written by the artist himself with material from historical author Julian Stockwin and naval historian David Cordingly, The Marine Art of Geoff Hunt showcases over 150 paintings and drawings following Geoff's prolific career, demonstrating his techniques and influences. The book includes case studies from the author, explaining his inspirations, the subsequent research and exploration of source material and the lengthy development through notes and sketches towards a finished painting. This book not only showcases Geoff's work but also provides a remarkable insight into the meticulous preparation and execution of his paintings
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