Ferdinand Petrie
Ferdinand Petrie was born in Rutherford, New Jersey, and received his art training at Parsons School of Design and The Famous Artist School of Illustration. He also studied painting with Frank Reilly at The Art Students League in New York. After working for 20 years in advertising agencies and studios in New York City, he began painting full time. For the past 20 years he has operated his own in Rockport, Massachusetts. Petrie's work can be found in many public and private collections...See more
Ferdinand Petrie was born in Rutherford, New Jersey, and received his art training at Parsons School of Design and The Famous Artist School of Illustration. He also studied painting with Frank Reilly at The Art Students League in New York. After working for 20 years in advertising agencies and studios in New York City, he began painting full time. For the past 20 years he has operated his own in Rockport, Massachusetts. Petrie's work can be found in many public and private collections throughout the United States. Mr. Petrie s other book published by Watson-Guptill is "The Big Book of Painting Nature in Watercolor," with photographs by John Shaw." See less
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The Big Book of Painting Nature in Watercolor
The Best!
Several classmates had this book and I was so impressed I had to have it too. Well written and lots of examples to help! Read More
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The Big Book of Painting Nature in Watercolor
Excellent book for everybody!
by Jaro, Dec 24, 2009
This is one of the best books on watercolor instructions. Very easy to read and easy to follow. Higly recommended! Read More