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David Bellamy's Arabian Light

An Artist’s Journey Through Deserts, Mountains and Souks
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David Bellamy's Arabian Light by David Bellamy explores the vivid landscapes and rich culture of the Arabian Peninsula. The book combines the author's personal travel experiences with artistic insights, capturing the region's stunning light and colour. This journey through deserts, mountains, and coastlines is both an adventure and a celebration of the Arabian world's natural beauty.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by vivid travel tales and the mesmerising landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula. The author offers captivating insights into the region's unique beauty and charm, blending his experiences with artistic reflections. If you're an admirer of adventure and cultural exploration, this narrative will likely captivate your imagination.

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This book provides a compelling artistic insight into this fascinating, diverse and inspirational region;Β unaccountably neglected by artists and sadly associated more with conflict and devastation than with its natural beauty.

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Explore the deserts, mountains and souks of the Middle East, with best-selling author and artist David Bellamy.

Following on from David's highly acclaimed Arctic Light, this book provides an intriguing and often entertaining insight into South Arabia and the Swahili Coast, Jordan, Lebanon and Oman. It describes the history, culture, customs and geography of the region and the daily life of its inhabitants, as viewed through the eyes of a world-renowned watercolour artist and life-long adventurer. Filled with personal anecdotes and humour, David Bellamy's Arabian Light shines a light on the Middle East and highlights the incredible beauty and fascinating culture of this much-neglected region.

David's stunning artwork, that he painted during his various expeditions, features throughout the book and captures perfectly the diverse and majestic nature of the region. Watercolourists will be inspired by the author's awe-inspiring ability to depict sweeping vistas and create a sense of space in his paintings, and to capture the very essence of a place through his art.

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David Bellamy's Arabian Light receives high praise for its vivid portrayal of the Middle East beyond the typical stereotypes of sand and skyscrapers. Reviewers highlight Bellamy's ability to uncover hidden gems and present a rich tapestry of landscapes, culture, and people. The book is noted for its combination of narrative and art, providing readers with an engaging travelogue that captures the essence and atmosphere of the region in both words and beautiful watercolours. Bellamy's skill as both a storyteller and a painter shines through, making the book a compelling exploration for armchair travellers and art enthusiasts alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782217299

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 300 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 988g

Pages: 176

About the Author

David Bellamy has always been fascinated by the world's wild places. An artist-explorer for the modern age, over the course of his lifetime David has mounted expeditions and adventures across this alluring, expansive and complex region. Highly regarded as a teacher of art, he has a tremendous following among leisure painters in the UK and abroad. He gives demonstrations and talks, produces successful DVDs, has written many books on watercolour painting and is a regular contributor to art magazines. David lives in Builth Wells, Wales.

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