Harry Ballinger: 2 books

Artists who love the sea and dream of capturing every aspect of its beauty will treasure this lavishly illustrated guide to painting boats and picturesque harbors. With advice on technique, color, and composition, Ballinger begins with numerous seaworthy vessels and moves on to cover calm and stormy waters, sea birds, the sky, and more. 8-page color insert.

Painters of every caliber can create realistic seascapes with this profusely illustrated, easy-to-follow guide. Written by an award-winning artist and teacher, the book combines the basics of composition and color mixing with simple methods for painting surf, sea, skies, sand, waves, and rocky shores. 12 color and 85 black-and-white illustrations.