John Yardley is one of Britain's contemporary Impressionists, with a rare ability to convey all the atmosphere of a scene with a few well-placed brushstrokes. In the few years since he gave up a career in banking to paint full time, his reputation has grown rapidly and his pictures are shown in galleries and private collections across the country, with a number of his exhibitions selling out in hours. In this comprehensive collection of the artist's work, Ron Ranson, himself a watercolourist and teacher, provides evidence ...
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John Yardley is one of Britain's contemporary Impressionists, with a rare ability to convey all the atmosphere of a scene with a few well-placed brushstrokes. In the few years since he gave up a career in banking to paint full time, his reputation has grown rapidly and his pictures are shown in galleries and private collections across the country, with a number of his exhibitions selling out in hours. In this comprehensive collection of the artist's work, Ron Ranson, himself a watercolourist and teacher, provides evidence that Yardley is a worthy successor to Edward Seago. He has selected a wide range of subject matter, from sunlit gardens and Italian piazzas to cool, understated interiors, still lifes and flower paintings. In every one, the artist's powers of observation and his ability to capture the essential elements and spirit of his subject are apparent. In his own style, Ron Ranson describes Yardley's momentous change of career and examines his motivation and his simple yet effective techniques. His book provides an introduction to the work of a rare talent.
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Used: Acceptable. Size: 11x9x1; Condition good with dj. ref ZKVQ John Yardley is one of Britain's contemporary Impressionists, with a rare ability to convey all the atmosphere of a scene with a few well-placed brushstrokes. In the few years since he gave up a career in banking to paint full time, his reputation has grown rapidly and his pictures are shown in galleries and private collections across the country, with a number of his exhibitions selling out in hours. In this comprehensive collection of the artist's work, Ron Ranson, himself a watercolourist and teacher, provides evidence that Yardley is a worthy successor to Edward Seago. He has selected a wide range of subject matter, from sunlit gardens and Italian piazzas to cool, understated interiors, still lifes and flower paintings. In every one, the artist's powers of observation and his ability to capture the essential elements and spirit of his subject are apparent. In his own style, Ron Ranson describes Yardley's momentous change of career and examines his motivation and his simple yet effective techniques. His book provides an introduction to the work of a rare talent.
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John Yardley. Fine in Fine jacket. A catalogue published to coincide with an exhibition of John Yardley's work at the Catto Gallery, Hamstead, London in October 1990. Signed by the author and in original unclipped dustwrapper and box. First edition. Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. 'John Yardley is one of Britain's finest contemporary Impressionists, with a rare ability to convey all the atmosphere of a scene with just a few well-placed brush strokes. ' In a cloth binding with unclipped dustwrapper and in original box. Externally, in excellent condition with only odd minor wear. Dustwrapper has very minor edgewear in places and the odd very slight mark. Box has slight bumping and the occasional mark. Internally, firmly bound. Bright and generally clean throughout. VERY GOOD box Fine.
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Very Good. Size: 10x9x1; hardcover with dust jacket, tight, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.
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Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). 4to. 138 pps. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Art. XL. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Full green cloth boards. 10 3/4"w x 9 1/2"h. 128 pages. Light edge wear and fading to dust jacket. Previous owner's bookplate inside.
If you are a fan of loosely-executed watercolors, you will enjoy this book. His work is magical! Thumbing thru the book always inspires me, and I often enjoy trying to "copy" his paintings. Highly recommend!