John Stobart: Worldscape IJohn Stobart, renowned as the foremost living maritime artist, spent his boyhood in the English Midlands. He traces his fascination for ships and the sea to a visit to Liverpool at the age of eight. Following four years of training in drawing and painting at Derby College of Art, he continued his studies at London's Royal Academy Schools, where he was influenced by two of the academy's former students, Constable and Turner. During his student days,

Foreword from Allan J

Chapter Selections:

The specific part of the canvas where Nancy does not like placing figures

except as a footnoot acknowledging his influence on other

The proper way to paint sunflowers

When traveling with friends to exotic places

Special Bonus Section: 'The 5 crucial elements for a successful painting’

How to use layers and contrast in your work to add depth

this Drawing video

following her brushstrokes and listening to her instructions

the ripe warm peaches

“Brush” away the confusion