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Painting Clouds and Skies in Oils

Author : Mo Teeuw

Publisher : The Crowood Press

Page : 424 pages

File Size : 36,37 MB

Release : 2017-12-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1785003461

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Learn to capture the beauty and drama of the sky. A good sky is the essence of successful landscape and seascape paintings, and this practical book covers everything you will need to know to paint a sky that captures the mood and atmosphere of a scene. With over 200 paintings, it explains techniques, demonstrates the painting process including step-by-step instruction on painting in oils with the alla prima technique. Advice is given on using alternative colours and creative intepretations and ideas offered to inspire and develop skills and a personal style. Includes detailed instruction on equipment, tone, composition and perspective, and practical advice on painting en plein air and travelling light. Of interest to all artists particularly oil painters, and superbly illustrated with 218 colour paintings.



The Easy Guide to Painting Skies in Watercolour

Author : Stephen Coates

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 37,80 MB

Release : 2022-03-01

Category : Art

ISBN : 1782219447

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The ultimate, accessible, no-nonsense guide to painting watercolor skies There are some areas of watercolor painting that beginners often have trouble with, and one of these is skies. In Stephen’s characteristic style, he approaches the subject in a no-fuss, technique-led way that aims to demystify sky painting so that you, the novice watercolorist will be able to approach it with confidence. Beginning with advice on key tools and materials, how to prepare your palette and achieve the right consistency of paint, Stephen takes you through seven common skies, ordered by difficulty: from simple plain blue skies and white cloudy skies to sunsets and storms. Every sky includes invaluable guidance on how to plan your sky, dozens of handy tips and clear step-by-step instructions and numerous examples. This is an essential book for watercolur artists starting out, as well as the more experienced looking to hone their landscape painting skills.



How to Paint Like Turner

Author : Nicola Moorby

Publisher : Tate Enterprises Ltd

Page : 275 pages

File Size : 41,92 MB

Release : 2015-05-01

Category : Art

ISBN : 1849763941

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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.



Everyday Watercolor

Author : Jenna Rainey

Publisher : Watson-Guptill

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 12,65 MB

Release : 2017-10-10

Category : Art

ISBN : 0399579737

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A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces. This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists, artists who want to improve their watercolor skills, and visual creatives. From strokes to shapes, this book covers the basics and helps painters gain confidence in themselves along with inspiration to develop their own style over the course of 30 days. Featuring colorful contemporary art from Mon Voir design agency founder and Instagram trendsetter Jenna Rainey, this book's fresh perspective paints watercolor in a whole new light.



Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes

Author : Kolbie Blume

Publisher : Page Street Publishing

Page : 176 pages

File Size : 37,51 MB

Release : 2020-10-06

Category : Art

ISBN : 164567097X

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Book Description

Practice the Art of Watercolor with this Beginner’s Guide to Picturesque Mountains, Lakes, Sunrises and More From a striking Desert Sunset Silhouette to a majestic Icelandic Waterfall to an eye-catching Magical Snowy Forest, watercolor artist Kolbie Blume’s wilderness scenes are the perfect introduction to watercolor painting. Kolbie’s step-by-step instructions make it easy to paint stunning landscapes featuring all of the key elements of wilderness painting and teach you beginner-friendly techniques for colorful skies, mountains, trees, wildflowers, oceans, lakes, and more. Each chapter teaches progressively more advanced elements, allowing you to build upon your skills as you work through the projects. And the final chapter combines all of the elements in breathtaking scenes—like a Glassy Milky Way and an Aurora Glacier Lagoon—that you’ll be proud to hang on your wall or gift to a friend or family member. With all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need to master the basics of watercolor painting and instructions on how to paint every element of nature, this collection of wilderness landscapes is the go-to guide for both beginner painters and more experienced artists looking for new subjects to paint.



Beachscapes Paint Recipes

Author : Mark Waller

Publisher :

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 31,7 MB

Release : 2019

Category :

ISBN : 9780648450702

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Book Description

Not sure where to start with your beachscape paintings? These beautiful, simple colour recipes will see you on your way to paint glorious, sun-drenched tropical beachscapes in no time. As an impatient painter, I like to get as much vital information down as fast as possible. As a ersult, over the last 20-odd years, I've developed a series of "paint recipes" to help. As a professional artist, these recipes have proved invaluable to me. This studio reference guide has interactive features with accompanying video tutorials, and is designed so that you paint your colour mixes directly onto the pages. If you're not happy with the result, simply wipe off! I hope you have fun playing with these recipes, modifying them to suit your unique style and generally enjoying the dance with paint as much as I do. Mark Waller.



Geoff Kersey's Pocket Book for Watercolour Artists

Author : Geoff Kersey

Publisher : Search Press Limited

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 13,37 MB

Release : 2018-08-01

Category : Art

ISBN : 1781265585

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Geoff Kersey shares his expertise in this book packed full of tips for watercolour painters. Learn all you need to know, from what to buy, composing a painting and mastering techniques such as wet into wet and dry brush work, to how to paint skies, water, trees, buildings and more. The tips are clearly explained and illustrated through artwork and step-by-step photographs.This title was previously published as Geoff's Top Tips for Watercolour Artists. In this new, easy-to-use flexibinding format with an updated design, the books in the Watercolour Artists' Pocket Books series bring you the best tips from some of Search Press's leading authors.



Skies in Watercolour

Author : Ron Ranson

Publisher :

Page : 64 pages

File Size : 42,77 MB

Release : 2004-09

Category : Skies in art

ISBN : 9780007182923

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This best-selling title will be relaunched in September 04 with a fresh new cover design. Ron Ranson has a huge following among amateur painters and skies are a fundamental element of any landscape painting, essential in creating atmosphere. Learning how to paint impressive skies can enable artists to produce landscape paintings that are full of vitality and atmosphere. In Learn to Paint Skies in Watercolour experienced teacher Ron Ranson provides plenty of practical advice on how to achieve this. He gives guidelines on techniques, colour and aspects of composition, as well as tips on working on location and in the studio. Contents include: * guidelines on choosing materials and equipment; descriptions of basic cloud formations; simple sky exercises; advice on creating atmosphere; using a camera to provide good reference; stage-by-stage demonstration painting



Painting Skies

Author : Geoff Kersey

Publisher : Search Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,45 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Skies in art

ISBN : 9781844481293

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Geoff Kersey shares his mastery of watercolour techniques in this detailed and fascinating guide to painting skies in landscapes. Beginning with invaluable advice on sketching, using photographs, colour and mastering sky painting techniques, he goes on to demonstrate six beautiful paintings with remarkable skies. Learn how to paint a clear winter sky over a crisp snowscene, a sky reflected in water, a stormy sky, a sunset in Venice and more. Both beginners to watercolour and experienced painters will benefit from this essential guide to painting skies.



Painting Skies and Seascapes

Author : Peter Rush

Publisher : Crowood

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 39,29 MB

Release : 2014-01-31

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1847976220

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The sea and sky have captured the attention of artists for centuries. Their energy and drama, or their tranquility and beauty, can be portrayed powerfully and magnificently in a painting. This encouraging and user-friendly book gives practical advice on how to set about sea and sky painting, and explains what to look for in capturing space and movement, colour and light. Includes a guide to the tools, materials and techniques; practical instruction on coloured inks, acrylics, pastels, watercolours and oils; step-by-step painting sequences; inspiration and ideas from leading artists. A practical and inspirational guide to painting seas and skies, this book will be of great interest to marine, landscape, coastal and naval artists.