If you haven't seen the work of Bill Reese, here's your chance. If you don't know about Bill or his superb artwork, this new book of his is a great overview of his enormous depth and breadth as an artist. Bill is one of the most talented, dedicated and hardworking artists I know of and the absolute model of what is truly fine and positive about humanity.
During the early 1980's, Bill was the guy who really showed me what outdoor painting was all about, at a time when very few artists were really out there. He rightly and lovingly said, while painting side-by-side: "John, just put your stuff down and come over here and watch what I'm doing." He saw that I was just a clueless bumbler, struggling with a stupid, rickety field easel and messy hand palette. Claude Moron, from the south of Le Brain. And what a lesson it was! This guy was operating on ANOTHER LEVEL. Knowledge, skill, perception, procedure, craftsmanship, exemplary fundamentals, great picture- making and design, ideas, reverence, expression! Wham!
Even though you may not of heard of him, Bill really IS that great, even if he is a very low key kind of guy.
This is one of those must-have books. It is a true classic. High-end knowledge translated in a way that an artist at any experience level can grasp and utilize. Very clear and plain-spoken just like Bill is. Beautiful images and great knowledge aside, this is an extremely inspiring book and a true labor of love.
It just so happens that he is serving up a big "Plate 'O Reese" and now you can get a heaping spoonful in two flavors. Hard or soft cover. Well printed.
YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS!
Get it here: http://www.williamfreese.com/books.html
