Author: Alwyn Crawshaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007153558
Category : Watercolor painting
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This title combines the expertise of four acclaimed and well-known artists and teachers. TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw introduces the reader to the art of the sketch, both as a work in its own right and as the foundation for a later painting. Expert painter David Bellamy takes the reader into the accessible outdoors, with his section on painting landscapes. Artist Ron Ranson helps the reader to create more memorable watercolours by guiding them through the painting of skies, essential to adding atmosphere to a landscape. Finally, TV artist Hazel Soan helps the reader to experiment with colour to create vibrant and professional-looking effects. and clear practical advice on watercolour techniques. It is packed with step-by-step demonstrations, exercises, helpful instruction and professional hints, as well as over 400 colour illustrations.
Learn to Paint Watercolour with the Experts
Author: Alwyn Crawshaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007153558
Category : Watercolor painting
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This title combines the expertise of four acclaimed and well-known artists and teachers. TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw introduces the reader to the art of the sketch, both as a work in its own right and as the foundation for a later painting. Expert painter David Bellamy takes the reader into the accessible outdoors, with his section on painting landscapes. Artist Ron Ranson helps the reader to create more memorable watercolours by guiding them through the painting of skies, essential to adding atmosphere to a landscape. Finally, TV artist Hazel Soan helps the reader to experiment with colour to create vibrant and professional-looking effects. and clear practical advice on watercolour techniques. It is packed with step-by-step demonstrations, exercises, helpful instruction and professional hints, as well as over 400 colour illustrations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007153558
Category : Watercolor painting
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This title combines the expertise of four acclaimed and well-known artists and teachers. TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw introduces the reader to the art of the sketch, both as a work in its own right and as the foundation for a later painting. Expert painter David Bellamy takes the reader into the accessible outdoors, with his section on painting landscapes. Artist Ron Ranson helps the reader to create more memorable watercolours by guiding them through the painting of skies, essential to adding atmosphere to a landscape. Finally, TV artist Hazel Soan helps the reader to experiment with colour to create vibrant and professional-looking effects. and clear practical advice on watercolour techniques. It is packed with step-by-step demonstrations, exercises, helpful instruction and professional hints, as well as over 400 colour illustrations.
Learn Watercolour Quickly
Author: Hazel Soan
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 1849941408
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan has distilled her art teaching into the things that matter most and can be digested in a short period of time – in just one afternoon you can start painting. Learning to paint is one of the life-long aspirations of many of us, and these techniques can be picked up faster than you think. Hazel Soan’s concise book, filled with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercises, is written in an accessible way for those completely new to painting. Chapters include: Getting Started (the materials you will need and those you can ignore in the art shop); Choice of Colours; Mixing Colours; What’s the Subject?; What Surfaces to Paint on; Basic Painting Techniques; Brushstrokes and Composition (with details on how to design paintings with horizon, focus and balance, a hint of perspective and the light and shade of a subject). Packed with illustrations for guidance, this is the most comprehensive guide to learning watercolour very quickly.
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 1849941408
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan has distilled her art teaching into the things that matter most and can be digested in a short period of time – in just one afternoon you can start painting. Learning to paint is one of the life-long aspirations of many of us, and these techniques can be picked up faster than you think. Hazel Soan’s concise book, filled with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercises, is written in an accessible way for those completely new to painting. Chapters include: Getting Started (the materials you will need and those you can ignore in the art shop); Choice of Colours; Mixing Colours; What’s the Subject?; What Surfaces to Paint on; Basic Painting Techniques; Brushstrokes and Composition (with details on how to design paintings with horizon, focus and balance, a hint of perspective and the light and shade of a subject). Packed with illustrations for guidance, this is the most comprehensive guide to learning watercolour very quickly.
How to Paint Like Turner
Author: Nicola Moorby
Publisher: Tate Enterprises Ltd
ISBN: 1849763941
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
JMW Turner is one of the greatest artists Britain has ever produced. His watercolours, with their extraordinary effects of shifting light and dramatic skyscapes, are especially highly regarded. For the first time, the secrets of Turner's technique are revealed, allowing present-day watercolourists to learn from his achievements.This book combines unrivalled knowledge of Turner's working methods from Tate curators and conservators with practical advice from some of the world's most respected watercolour experts. Twenty-two thematic exercises are illustrated with Turner's works. Expert contemporary watercolourists explain, step-by-step, how to paint a similar composition, learning from Turner's techniques. Packed with invaluable information, from the materials Turner used to achieve the masterpieces we know and love today, to the modern materials the twenty-first-century watercolour artist will need.Backed by the authority of Tate, the world centre for Turner scholarship, with a glossary of technical terms, this is an invaluable resource both for lovers of Turner's art and of watercolour painting.
Publisher: Tate Enterprises Ltd
ISBN: 1849763941
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
JMW Turner is one of the greatest artists Britain has ever produced. His watercolours, with their extraordinary effects of shifting light and dramatic skyscapes, are especially highly regarded. For the first time, the secrets of Turner's technique are revealed, allowing present-day watercolourists to learn from his achievements.This book combines unrivalled knowledge of Turner's working methods from Tate curators and conservators with practical advice from some of the world's most respected watercolour experts. Twenty-two thematic exercises are illustrated with Turner's works. Expert contemporary watercolourists explain, step-by-step, how to paint a similar composition, learning from Turner's techniques. Packed with invaluable information, from the materials Turner used to achieve the masterpieces we know and love today, to the modern materials the twenty-first-century watercolour artist will need.Backed by the authority of Tate, the world centre for Turner scholarship, with a glossary of technical terms, this is an invaluable resource both for lovers of Turner's art and of watercolour painting.
Learn Watercolour Landscapes Quickly
Author: Hazel Soan
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849946779
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
A guide to landscape painting for complete beginners with simple exercises. Hazel Soan is a hugely successful painter and an outstanding teacher and author of art books, which have introduced the wonders of art to a generation of amateur artists. In this book she teaches you how to get to grips with watercolour landscapes in the space of an afternoon. The book explores the basics of watercolour landscapes with lots of simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations that are perfect for beginners. That life-long ambition of painting somewhere that is important to you can become a possibility with the help of this nifty little book. Topics covered include creating space, composition and focus, light and shadows, colours of the landscape and the mixing of watercolours. Watercolour painting techniques such as painting en plein air, brushwork, creating texture, wet into wet and wet on dry are explained. The book also explores specific landscape themes such as skies, foliage, forests, gardens, seascapes, wilderness, sunsets, urban landscapes, panoramas, sunsets and many more.
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849946779
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
A guide to landscape painting for complete beginners with simple exercises. Hazel Soan is a hugely successful painter and an outstanding teacher and author of art books, which have introduced the wonders of art to a generation of amateur artists. In this book she teaches you how to get to grips with watercolour landscapes in the space of an afternoon. The book explores the basics of watercolour landscapes with lots of simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations that are perfect for beginners. That life-long ambition of painting somewhere that is important to you can become a possibility with the help of this nifty little book. Topics covered include creating space, composition and focus, light and shadows, colours of the landscape and the mixing of watercolours. Watercolour painting techniques such as painting en plein air, brushwork, creating texture, wet into wet and wet on dry are explained. The book also explores specific landscape themes such as skies, foliage, forests, gardens, seascapes, wilderness, sunsets, urban landscapes, panoramas, sunsets and many more.
Watercolor Painting
Author: George James
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9781438000220
Category : Watercolor painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides practical answers and advice for a variety of questions about watercolor painting of landsacpes, people, buildings, and still life.
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9781438000220
Category : Watercolor painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides practical answers and advice for a variety of questions about watercolor painting of landsacpes, people, buildings, and still life.
Learn to Paint
Author: Alwyn Crawshaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780261664142
Category : Acrylic painting
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780261664142
Category : Acrylic painting
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner
Author: Palmer
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 180093047X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 180093047X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
En Plein Air: Watercolor
Author: Ron Stocke
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633226166
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
For artists looking to grow beyond the studio, En Plein Air: Watercolor is the definitive resource for experiencing the rewards and invigoration of watercolor painting on location. En Plein Air: Watercolor introduces beginning artists and fine-art enthusiasts to the core concepts of painting on location. This guide will have you fully prepared for a day of painting outdoors. Inside, you'll find a comprehensive list of what to pack to maximize your time, learn how to choose a subject and interpret it for a composition, discover how to deal with the challenges of shadows and shifting natural light, and hone your watercolor techniques. The collection of step-by-step projects will help you gain new artistic skills as you create unique, dynamic artwork outside the studio. Perfect for artists looking to break outside the norm, En Plein Air: Watercolor is your complete guide to experiencing the unique rewards of painting on location with the invigorating medium of watercolor.
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633226166
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
For artists looking to grow beyond the studio, En Plein Air: Watercolor is the definitive resource for experiencing the rewards and invigoration of watercolor painting on location. En Plein Air: Watercolor introduces beginning artists and fine-art enthusiasts to the core concepts of painting on location. This guide will have you fully prepared for a day of painting outdoors. Inside, you'll find a comprehensive list of what to pack to maximize your time, learn how to choose a subject and interpret it for a composition, discover how to deal with the challenges of shadows and shifting natural light, and hone your watercolor techniques. The collection of step-by-step projects will help you gain new artistic skills as you create unique, dynamic artwork outside the studio. Perfect for artists looking to break outside the norm, En Plein Air: Watercolor is your complete guide to experiencing the unique rewards of painting on location with the invigorating medium of watercolor.
Basic Watercolor Answer Book
Author: Catherine Anderson
Publisher: Northlight
ISBN: 9780891348771
Category : Watercolor painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presented in an easy-to-reference question-and-answer format, the information in this guide offers clear solutions to basic watercolor dilemmas through illustrations, photographs and step-by-step demonstrations. New artists will also learn how to successfully deal with accidents and mistakes.
Publisher: Northlight
ISBN: 9780891348771
Category : Watercolor painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presented in an easy-to-reference question-and-answer format, the information in this guide offers clear solutions to basic watercolor dilemmas through illustrations, photographs and step-by-step demonstrations. New artists will also learn how to successfully deal with accidents and mistakes.
Learn to Paint People Quickly
Author: Hazel Soan
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849944636
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A practical guide to learn painting individual people and crowds, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations. Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan has distilled her art teaching into the things that matter most and can be digested in a short period of time. Learning to paint is one of the life-long aspirations of many of us and the techniques of painting lively crowd scenes or portraits of loved ones can be picked up faster than you think. In this concise book, Hazel Soan explains everything you need to know about figurative painting in an accessible way. She advises on how to paint people in a variety of poses and settings, dealing with the theories of colour and light in a way that beginners will understand and more experienced painters will find invaluable. She also guides you through ways to insert people into your pre-existing painting to bring them to life; scenes like urban streets and on the beach are explored. Subjects like how to paint portraits and getting to grips with body proportion and perspective are also covered. Both media of watercolours and oils are covered, making this the perfect book for any type of artist. Filled with easy-to-follow exercises and demonstrations, this is a practical and helpful guide to learning to paint people very quickly.
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849944636
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A practical guide to learn painting individual people and crowds, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations. Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan has distilled her art teaching into the things that matter most and can be digested in a short period of time. Learning to paint is one of the life-long aspirations of many of us and the techniques of painting lively crowd scenes or portraits of loved ones can be picked up faster than you think. In this concise book, Hazel Soan explains everything you need to know about figurative painting in an accessible way. She advises on how to paint people in a variety of poses and settings, dealing with the theories of colour and light in a way that beginners will understand and more experienced painters will find invaluable. She also guides you through ways to insert people into your pre-existing painting to bring them to life; scenes like urban streets and on the beach are explored. Subjects like how to paint portraits and getting to grips with body proportion and perspective are also covered. Both media of watercolours and oils are covered, making this the perfect book for any type of artist. Filled with easy-to-follow exercises and demonstrations, this is a practical and helpful guide to learning to paint people very quickly.