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Nicholas Verrall has been working as a full time artist since 1970 and is currently a member of the Royal Society of British Artists. I reviewed his book, ‘Colour and Light in Oils’, co-written by experienced author and art journalist Robin Capon, by making a painting that tested their suggestions.
Sandalwood oil originates from the East Indian sandalwood tree, which is renowned for being one of the most valuable trees in the world. Both the heartwood and the roots of these precious trees are used to make sandalwood essential oil. Aromatherapy is useful for many different things in life. Applications range from colds to headaches, psoriasis, or to make toxin-free cleaning products. The goal is to get away from chemical solutions and shift our lives towards more natural ways of living. Books should function as reference not just a one time fling you’ll never see again. There are lots of books on my book shelf that I revisit regularly.Books mean various things to people. It’s important to read books, but it’s equally as important to keep in mind what you read and set it to good use. I hope you enjoy learning from these amazing books about aromatherapy and essential oils as much as I have. They truly are an invaluable resource for information and inspiration! So it is always worth consulting a healthcare professional for advice before using essential oils if you are unsure. I found this section of the book fascinating and wanted to test the versatility and usefulness of Verrall’s comments. I went out and photographed a street during the Golden Hour (a period of time in the day shortly after sunrise or before sunset during which daylight is redder and softer than when the Sun is higher in the sky) as I was interested in both the type of light and the process of rendering architecture, both subjects that ‘Colour and Light in Oils’ focus heavily on. I then decided which elements of my subject I was most interested in; I was fascinated by the type of light, how it shone on the building and the planes of the left house.
Made from the majestic trees of the same name, eucalyptus oil has a powerful smell that has been harnessed by indigenous Australians for centuries. Tea tree oil also blends well with other essential oils, including rosemary, lemon, eucalyptus and lavender. While you won’t find an index of every oil ever made in here, the 45 oils that are listed are the most common, most popular ones and described in detail so that you can definitely learn how to apply them in your daily life. Patchouli essential oil blends well with other essential oils, including ylang-ylang, sweet orange and jasmine.It is great for helping to clear the senses and, when used in massage, it can help support circulation in yours hands and feet as well as help to ease muscle cramps. The two elements of ‘Colour and Light in Oils’ that interested me most were the discussions about colour composition and utilising under-paintings. Verrall and Capon explained, among many other things, that a great way to make a powerful painting is to focus on just a selected few relationships within your subject. They wrote that you can home in on those important elements by carefully curating your colours to create moods and draw attention to specific areas. Throughout the book Varrell provided many examples of this in his paintings, showing and describing how he generated atmospheres and narratives by being considerate with his palette and colour-based decisions. He also discussed colour theory in depth, analysing his use of contrasting and complimentary colours within his work. This was supported with photographs of his underpaintings and painting progress shots to show the evolution of his decision making.
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