Alvaro Castagnet's Watercolour Masterclass
Author : Alvaro Castagnet
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 18,30 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Watercolor painting
ISBN : 9783981761900
Beyond Technique
Author : Alvaro Castagnet
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,69 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Emotions in art
ISBN : 9780984852406
Book Description
Alvaro Castagnet believes that 'your work is your best teacher', therefore, the philosophy of this book will enable you to learn a great deal from observing and evaluating your own paintings, and building on your discoveries so that you can improve and develop your own personal style of watercolor painting. The structure of the book is based on six chapters, each with introductory text discussing the key topic concerned. The chapters include a generous selection of stunning watercolor paintings which cover a wide variety of subjects and include detailed, informative captions, so as to expand on the points discussed in the paragraphs. Furthermore, this book includes four advantageous, step-by-step lessons, using different reference sources such as photographs, computer, sketches and real life.
Watercolor Painting with Passion!
Author : Alvaro Castagnet
Publisher : International Artist Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 19,81 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781929834082
Book Description
The author shows how it is possible to transcend the principles of technique and take painting to a higher plateau--where passion is awakened every time a brush is picked up. Includes: generating ideas; presenting a unified message; achieving volume and depth; injecting emotion; manipulating light and dark; interpreting and abstracting; developing personal style; & pulling the painting together--Cover.
Watercolor Color
Author : Ray Smith
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,14 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Color in art
ISBN : 9780789432926
Book Description
Twelve art projects with step-by-step instructions and advice on materials, subjects, and methods.
John Singer Sargent Watercolors
Author : John Singer Sargent
Publisher : Mfa Publications
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 24,92 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780878467914
Book Description
John Singer Sargents approach to watercolour was unconventional. Disregarding late-nineteenth-century aesthetic standards that called for carefully delineated and composed landscapes filled with transparent washes, his confidently bold, dense strokes and loosely defined forms startled critics and fellow practitioners alike. One reviewer in England, where Sargent spent much of his adult life, called his work swagger watercolours. For Sargent, however, the watercolours were not so much about swagger as about a new way of thinking. In watercolour as opposed to oils his vision became more personal and his works more interconnected. Presenting nearly 100 works of art, this book is the first major publication of Sargents watercolours in twenty years. Each chapter highlights a different subject or theme that attracted the artists attention during his travels through Europe and the Middle East: sunlight on stone, figures reclining on grass, patterns of light and shadow. Insightful essays by the worlds leading experts enhance this book and introduce readers to the full sweep of Sargents accomplishments in the medium, in works that delight the eye as well as challenge our understanding of this prodigiously gifted artist.
This Book Will Make You Fearless
Author : Jo Usmar
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 40,99 MB
Release : 2016-12-29
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1786481391
Book Description
'Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books' Stylist Overcome your fears and change your life. We all feel frightened sometimes - it's totally natural - but if fear is holding you back, making you feel stuck in a rut and hindering your ambitions, it's time to make changes. Jo Usmar provides a concise, straight-forward guide to battling your fears. There are strategies, tools and relatable examples throughout that offer simple and effective ways to feel brave, independent and confident. Pushing through your fear will allow you to take back control of your life so you can make changes, accept that you have choices and recognise that you absolutely can cope with whatever life throws at you. Anxiety is one of the biggest mental health challenges of our times. Rather than a downbeat 'coping with' book this is an inspiring modern take on 'feel the fear and do it anyway'. Chapters include: CBT-based techniques, dealing with physical anxiety, getting to the root cause of your fear, negotiating obstacles, stopping self-sabotage, building confidence, combatting guilt and shame, feeling more powerful, breaking negative patterns. Praise for This Book Will series: 'Top tips for making your life loads better.' Cosmo 'The answer to all my problems.' Katie Piper
Watercolor Techniques
Author : Michael Reardon
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 39,38 MB
Release : 2016-02-29
Category : Art
ISBN : 1440340862
Book Description
"No other medium is as magical and enjoyable as watercolor." So says artist and author Michael Reardon. In Watercolor Techniques: Painting Light and Color in Landscapes and Cityscapes, Reardon covers it all, from answers to beginners' most vexing problems (What is the proper ratio of pigment and water? How do I lay down an even wash? Why do my paintings look so washed out?) to understanding the trifecta of perspective, value, and color. He shows how to paint whites that sparkle and shadows that glow and how to conjure the atmosphere of a particular place and time. Painters of all skill levels will see--and feel--the difference in their work. • Packed with expert advice for infusing scenes with light and color • Includes special tips and techniques for painting architectural subjects • Illustrated with inspiring paintings of scenes from around the world • 8 start-to-finish demonstrations show key concepts in action "Light, as it glances off a facade, glimmers off the water or gleams off polished marble, is always inspiring. Color, with its infinite array of hues, is always irresistible. Searching for ways to make them harmonize and tell a story can last a lifetime."
John Salminen - Master of the Urban Landscape
Author : John Salminen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 32,70 MB
Release : 2016-10-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 1440348286
Book Description
Take a Journey with the Master of the Urban Landscape! John Salminen is one of the most accomplished watercolor artists working today, earning awards and recognition all over the world. Whether depicting the trees of Central Park, the architecture of San Francisco or the busy streets of Beijing, John Salminen's watercolor paintings are snapshots of urban life that are both rich in detail and universal in appeal. In Master of the Urban Landscape, Salminen shares over 150 pieces of his artwork, spanning his entire career. His early abstracts and recent plein air work in the book's Introduction set the groundwork for four chapters of remarkable watercolor paintings that highlight different aspects of his work: architectural form, organic form, human form and light and shadow. Throughout, Salminen shares the inspiration for his paintings, challenges he encountered and techniques he used to capture unique scenes from cities around the world. Embark on an amazing watercolor journey with John Salminen—Master of the Urban Landscape. "John Salminen is a master of the medium of watercolor. His sense of light and design sets him apart from his contemporaries, and he has emerged as one of the finest living artists of our times with a style very much his own." --Dean Mitchell
The Landscape Painter's Workbook
Author : Mitchell Albala
Publisher : For Artists
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 15,22 MB
Release : 2022-01-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 0760371350
Book Description
"The Landscape Painter's Workbook takes a modern approach to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting, from accomplished artist, veteran art instructor, and established author Mitchell Albala"--
The Urban Sketching Handbook: Architecture and Cityscapes
Author : Gabriel Campanario
Publisher :
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 49,32 MB
Release : 2014-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 1592539610
Book Description
The Urban Sketching Handbook: Architecture and Cityscapesprovides keys to help make the experience of drawing architecture and cityscapes fun and rewarding, using composition, depth, scale, contrast, line and creativity.
