Location: United Kingdom
Member Since: Sep. 10, 2011

Rachel Shirley


Biography

I have practiced oil painting from the age of six and have since been involved in countless projects and commissions. A graduate from Kingston University, Surrey and with a PCET teaching qualification from Warwick University, I have won competitions, taught life drawing and have written several books and many articles on oil painting and teaching art.

Where to find Rachel Shirley online

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/rachelshirleypaintings/Home
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/

Books

Katie's Magic Teapot Omnibus Edition    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $1.65 USD. 480 words. Published on April 29, 2012. Fiction.
A picture kindle book for children, these 2 stories recount Katie’s epic journeys to the cosmos and the oceans in her flying teapot. Accompanied by her entourage the cosmic pandas, Katie learns about the planets, stars and galaxies as well as dolphins, penguins and reef gardens. With 76 pages and countless illustrations throughout completed in oils.
Draw What You See Not What You Think You See    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $2.99 USD. 16090 words. Published on April 14, 2012. Nonfiction.
This book may prove an invaluable guide if you feel you suffer picture dyslexia or a crippling lack of confidence in drawing. Drawing exercises start from the beginning designed to counter distorted perceptions in drawing and learn to really see. Practice drawing symmetry, abstract shapes, negative shapes, shading techniques and more. Book’s statistics: 15,500 words and around 90 images.
The Artist’s Garden in Oils: Eighteen Step by Step Guides    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $2.99 USD. 20630 words. Published on March 19, 2012. Nonfiction.
This oil painting guidebook contains 18 step by step demonstrations on various subject matter found within the garden. With preparatory chapters, technique exploration, troubleshooting tips and instructions on how each painting was completed. Book’s statistics: 20,500 words and 182 colour images.
Landscape Painting In Oils: Twenty Step by Step Guides    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $2.99 USD. 19250 words. Published on October 21, 2011. Nonfiction.
This oil painting guidebook contains 20 step by step painting demonstrations on landscape art on various subject matter and techniques. With preparatory chapters, troubleshooting tips and full instructions on how each painting was completed. Book’s statistics: 19,000 words and 187 colour images.
How Can I Inspire my Painting Class? Lesson Plan Ideas for Oil Painting in Post Compulsory Education & an Essential Guide to Teaching    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $3.49 USD. 45460 words. Published on September 16, 2011. Nonfiction.
An invaluable guide for the oil painting teacher this book is in 2 parts: teaching theories and about oil paints. This book has around 50 lesson plan ideas. Preliminary chapters are dedicated to learning theories and classroom management. With 45,000 words and 90 images.
Ben's Little Big Adventure    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $0.99 USD. 410 words. Published on September 15, 2011. Nonfiction.
A young boy, Ben awakens, tummy grumbling, only to discover he has shrunk in the night. To get to his prized nibbles, he must negotiate the large proportions of his surroundings, which he likens to the great wonders of the world. But will he reach his prized midnight snack? A picture book for young children, brimming with colour illustrations, completed in oils and 1000 words approx.
Katie and the Cosmic Pandas' Deep Sea Voyage    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $0.99 USD. 410 words. Published on September 14, 2011. Fiction.
A children’s picture ebook for toddlers, this story centres upon Katie who embarks upon a voyage in her magic teapot, accompanied with her friends the cosmic pandas. They learn about strange creatures that inhabit our oceans, including a manta ray, a whale, dolphins and lots more. Illustrations have been completed in oils. With 40 pages and around 1000 words brimming withe colour illustrations.
Katie's Magic Teapot and the Cosmic Pandas    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $0.99 USD. 400 words. Published on September 13, 2011. Fiction.
A children’s picture ebook for toddlers, this story centres upon Katie who discovers her Gran’s teapot is magic and can fly through space. Accompanied by her cosmic pandas, they embark upon an educational journey through the stars and planets, learning about our cosmos along the way. Illustrations have been completed in oils. With 32 pages and approximately 1000 words.
Why do My Ellipses look like Doughnuts? Plus 25 Solutions to Other Still Life Painting Peeves    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $3.49 USD. 23560 words. Published on September 12, 2011. Nonfiction.
Advisory art book on still life oil painting. Troubleshooting chapters include: ‘I have no interesting objects to paint,’ and ‘how do I make glass look real in my painting?’ Other solutions on offer are for issues surrounding: ellipses, perspectives, backgrounds and colour mixing. With 26 chapters, a step by step demo, glossary, over 100 images and 25,000 words.
Why do My Clouds Look like Cotton Wool? Plus 25 Solutions to Other Landscape Painting Peeves    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $3.49 USD. 22720 words. Published on September 10, 2011. Nonfiction.
An advisory book for landscape artists troubleshooting oil painting problems such as why a rendering of clouds look like cotton wool and why mountains look like inverted cones. With 26 chapters, troublesome issues are tackled including painting trees, reflections, buildings and related issues, such as colour mixing and painting on a budget. With over 100 images, 25,000 words, demo and glossary.

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