[This book is] unique and exciting...it works beautifully."--Library Journal Hone your skills on depicting water, dramatic landscapes, the nude, still lifes, and nature--all based on celebrated works by Cotman, Constable, Monet, Bonnard, Gainsborough, Fantin-Latour, and Homer. With the masters as inspiration, even budding painters can create evocative watercolors. Each of the seven exciting lessons here focuses on a single masterpiece by a great artist, providing background information, discussions of the work as a whole, and a detailed evaluation of stylistic intricacies. An in-depth examination of the most vital watercolor techniques-including backruns, blending, body color, brushwork, dry brush, glazing, and impressing-reveals all the possibilities of this luscious medium.
Rather than believing that art is a special gift, the books in this series are based on the principle that learning to draw and paint well, with all kinds of material, is something everyone can achieve. Each book is a complete guide to the materials, techniques and methods that you will need, and contains inspirational, practical projects and expert ideas and advice on all the latest approaches.
This comprehensive book discusses which types of paper and brushes to use and the principles of working in color. The large techniques section then explains the main methods of brushwork, texturing, line and wash, and masking.
A guide to the materials and techniques that budding artists need, this book covers all the most popular mediums - drawing, watercolour, oil and acrylic, and pastel. It also provides advice on innovations to give inspiration for the more advanced.
Contains seven lessons in using pastels based on the works of great masters, each with background information about the artist, a discussion of the work, an evaluation of the techniques used, and a tutorial. Includes advice on tools and materials.
Rather than believing that art is a special gift, the books in this series are based on the principle that learning to draw and paint well, with all kinds of material, is something everyone can achieve. Each book is a complete guide to the materials, techniques and methods that you will need, and contains inspirational, practical projects and expert ideas and advice on all the latest approaches.
A comprehensive visual guide to traditional and contemporary watercolour painting techniques. A complete guide to watercolour techniques - from preparation to textures, washes, lifting out, glazing and more. A comprehensive collection of techniques plus clear instructions and step-by-step photographs and artwork diagrams.
This practical and inspirational book reveals how to paint a wide range of flowers in watercolour, from delicate bluebells and daisies to intricate hyacinths, roses and liles. Learn how to analyse the structure of flowers and break them down into simple shapes; create delightful compositions; and mix beautiful flower colours, from delicate pastels to rich and vibrant hues. Step-by-step illustrations reveal all the skills you will need, from laying washes and building tone and texture to creating backruns and highlights, and there are demonstrations of complete flower paintings.
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