Author : Shirley Trevena
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 23,95 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Art
ISBN : 0007225237
Superebly illustrated book in watercolor painting.
Author : Lale
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : pages
File Size : 15,34 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1781265720
Author : Hazel Soan
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 17,47 MB
Release : 2023-04-13
Category : Art
ISBN : 1849945950
Bestselling artist and author explains how to use light and shade in watercolour painting to add lifelike detail and create engaging artworks. Mastering light and shadow is the key to successful watercolour paintings and in this book you can learn how to paint like an expert. The book is packed with Hazel Soan's colourful and varied paintings, as well as step-by-step exercises and handy hints. Beginning with how to see the values of light and shade through the eyes of an artist, the book then shows how watercolour is the perfect medium to represent light and shade. Learn how to balance light and shade through compositional design and how to establish the shadow of individual components within the composition. Hazel demonstrates clever techniques such as conserving white paper to show highlights, how to mix the right tonal values and how to balance detail in your painting. Finally, the book looks at using light and shade to create atmospheric effects, tonal patterns to look out for and how to bring it all together to create fantastic artworks.
Author : Soon Y. Warren
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 20,28 MB
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781440314728
Paint Watercolors that Shine! Make the most of watercolor's fresh, vibrant nature through light, color and contrast. In the first few chapters, artist Soon Y. Warren helps you lay the groundwork—everything from choosing and lighting subjects to color theory and perspective. Then, follow along with a thrilling series of step-by-step demonstrations to put your ideas into action for paintings that shine! Learn how color, value, contrast and composition affect the impact of your paintings Discover the plans and techniques you'll need for successful, realistic watercolors Follow 16 demonstrations to create brilliant paintings Paint a variety of subjects, including still life, landscapes, water scenes, flowers, architecture and animals This book is the perfect balance of classic theory and hands-on technique. Engaging and easy-to-follow instruction gives you a solid foundation so you can take your work to the next level as you create dynamic paintings.
Author : Dan Burt
Publisher : Northlight
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,29 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Transparent watercolor painting
ISBN : 9780891349037
Follow along with 11 complete painting demonstrations to learn effective techniques for keeping your colors bright and beautiful!--Jacket.
Author : Hazel Soan
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,62 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Watercolor painting
ISBN : 9780007271788
Hazel Soan, with her colourful and lively style of painting, offers an exciting and contemporary approach to working in watercolour, the most popular medium of all.
Author : Paul Riley
Publisher : David Porteous Editions*
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,7 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781870586108
Clear, step-by-step instructions give guidance on every aspect of flower painting from choice of materials to special techniques which will enable yo to portray the essence of your subject matter and all it glorious colour--Cover.
Author : Liz Chaderton
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 50,27 MB
Release : 2019-06-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 1785005901
Painting on canvas poses many exciting opportunities for the artist. Along with the immediacy, vibrancy and unpredictability of watercolours, it is a liberating and creative process. This practical book explains how to start painting with watercolours on canvas and goes on to encourage new style and experimentation. It gives step-by-step demonstrations on different techniques to achieve loose, dynamic images. It is a beautiful and passionate account of how to work on a non-traditional surface to achieve striking and innovative paintings. It covers; advice on selecting and preparing canvases to accept watercolour; ways to adapt your materials and working process to canvases; step-by-step demonstrations on different techniques to achieve loose, dynamic images; Ideas for experimentation, both in style and subject, and stunning, finished images to inspire; A beautiful book that shows how to paint with watercolour on canvas to achieve bold, stunning results. Of great interest to all artists and craftsmen, it is superbly illustrated with 149 colour photographs. Liz Chaderton is a professional watercolour artist and specializes in painting animals.
Author : Billy Showell
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 10,56 MB
Release : 2016-03-18
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1781265186
Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.
Author : Bley Hack
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 49,55 MB
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 1633226131
Colorways: Watercolor Flowers teaches artists of all skill levels how to paint harmonious, vibrant, and colorful renditions of flora. Calling all aspiring artists! Grab your paints because it's time to explore key watercolor techniques, including washes, gradations, painting wet-into-wet, glazing, and understanding the color wheel to create harmony in your art. With Colorways: Watercolor Flowers, you will create vibrant and colorful floral paintings while mastering how to use color for maximum effect. You'll also learn where to find artistic inspiration, how to become a “visual collector,” and how to add fauna to your floral paintings. While step-by-step instructions are included for some flower varieties, most projects offer inspiration and tips that allow for personalization using mixed-media techniques, as opposed to a specific template to follow. You can learn to stamp, use tissue paper, create monograms, and collage using the gorgeous artwork and instructions in this book. Colorways is a new series from Walter Foster that teaches artists of all skill levels how to create innovative, inspired artwork full of color and imagination. Focusing on creating expressive pieces over realistic scenes, Colorways shows artists how to break the "rules" of color and let their imaginations and artwork soar to new heights. For more fun books in the Colorways series, also check out Acrylic Animals and Watercolor Animals.
