Author : Ray Campbell Smith
Publisher :
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 42,99 MB
Release : 2003-09
Category : Landscape painting
ISBN : 9780715316207
This teaching guide features 50 of the author's watercolours accompanied by explanatory text, working sketches and details. He describes the methods and materials he uses to paint them and demonstrates how he employs fluent brushwork and a limited palette to distil a scene down to its essentials.
Author : Ray Campbell Smith
Publisher :
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 41,4 MB
Release : 2003-09
Category : Landscape painting
ISBN : 9780715316207
This teaching guide features 50 of the author's watercolours accompanied by explanatory text, working sketches and details. He describes the methods and materials he uses to paint them and demonstrates how he employs fluent brushwork and a limited palette to distil a scene down to its essentials.
Author : Ray Campbell Smith
Publisher : Search Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,26 MB
Release : 2014-09
Category : Landscape painting
ISBN : 9781844489800
Lively skies, misty woodlands, country lanes, quiet harbours and soft reflections - these and more are presented by well-known artist Ray Campbell Smith as he shows how to capture the freshness and beauty of watercolours in his own distinctive style. He explains all his techniques clearly, from the initial planning and composition of a picture, to choosing colours, applying washes and capturing the glorious subtlety and glow of nature. Dry brush work, splayed brushwork and wet-in-wet are all included, with clear and helpful text accompanied by inspirational paintings and over 50 step-by-step demonstrations. Whatever your skill level, you will be able to develop your own style with this informative, richly-illustrated book.
Author : Ray Smith
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,87 MB
Release : 2002-06-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 0789487985
For painters of every level, this comprehensive volume presents each creative process in clear, full-color photographic sequences. From mixing colors and applying washes to tonal studies and pattern in landscapes, The Complete Guide to Watercolor contains everything one needs to know about working in this very expressive medium. This all-in-one volume presents each process in clear, full-color photographic sequences, reveals secrets of the trade, and contains easy-to-follow projects to help master new techniques.
Author : David Curtis
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 32,10 MB
Release : 2015-07-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 1849943230
Stunning watercolour title new in paperback. Leading watercolourist reveals the secrets behind his atmospheric, light-filled paintings. Watercolour is ideal for capturing the transient effects of light and, with compact and lightweight materials, is the perfect medium for plein-air painting. Leading watercolour painter David Curtis is a strong advocate of working on site, observing and capturing changing conditions and effects. In this beautifully illustrated book, he explains in detail his two main methods for working on location – for quick, loose studies and for more controlled and detailed paintings. He also shows how to collect reference material on the spot and develop this into resolved paintings back at the studio. He provides helpful instruction on interpreting light effects, with strong guidance on choosing materials, exploring techniques, composition, tone and colour and associated topics. This invaluable advice is complemented by a wealth of sketches, finished works and step-by-step demonstration paintings to illustrate different points and inspire further ideas. Reference Light and Mood in Watercolour hardback (9780713489552) Leading watercolourist reveals the secrets behind his light-filled paintings How to work en plein air to capture the transient effects of light How to collect reference material on location but paint in the studio Bestselling title new in paperback
Author : Sterling Edwards
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 39,62 MB
Release : 2010-06-23
Category : Art
ISBN : 1440310165
How to paint your world in watercolor…and have fun doing it! The day Sterling Edwards watched an artist paint an entire sky with three deft brushstrokes was the day he committed to trading his tiny oil brushes and photorealistic style in favor of big, bold strokes of watercolor. In the years since, he's developed not only a wonderfully fresh, luminous painting style, but also an approach that takes the intimidation out of this beautiful but often-mystifying medium. In this book, he shares both. • Initial chapters lay the foundation for successful paintings, from choosing the right brushes to achieving vibrant colors, interesting textures and strong compositions. • Step-by-step demonstrations illustrate techniques for painting rocks, skies, trees, foliage, buildings, water and other landscape elements. • An easy-to-follow, four-step painting process makes for easier starts and stronger finishes, complete with rich darks and sparkling highlights. • Eight complete painting projects cover a range of breathtaking scenes and seasons. Whether you're dipping into the medium for the first time or you're a watercolor devotee on a quest for clearer color and more personal statements, this book will help you make the most of the time you spend with brush in hand.
Author : Ray Campbell Smith
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,33 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Watercolor painting
ISBN : 9780715311677
Experienced art teacher and author Ray Campbell Smith explains the importance of choice of paper, paints and brushes, then considers the colours on the palette and the need for good composition. He suggests techniques and brushwork that will allow the reader to break out of the timidity, tightness, and need to paint what is there which can limit a painter's development of style. The painting of skies, light in the landscape and adding detail are also considered. The concluding chapter analyses the style of six top contemporary artists - Jill Bays, Alwyn Crawshaw, Anthony Flemming, Aubrey Phillips, Edward Wesson and John Yardley.
Author : William B Lawrence
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 17,37 MB
Release : 2022-05-31
Category : Art
ISBN :
Push your watercolor painting to the next level by mastering the use of color, light, and shadows. Go beyond trying to copy what you see by designing with shapes, shadows, and highlights. Deepen the expressive nature of your paintings as you capture the subject's luminosity. Master painter William B. Lawrence offers hands-on techniques and insights for intermediate to advanced artists. Light and color take the viewer on a journey. Properly harnessed, they can convey emotion, create a mood, or tell a story. Whether your work is realistic, expressive, or abstract, the options are unlimited. Lawrence explores pattern, hue, contrast, and texture in this treasured classic. Using a combination of theory, demonstration, and practical suggestions this new arsenal of tools, will help you grow as an artist. Other techniques covered include: How to design with light and shadow The use of overlapping patterns How light can express movement Learning to use light and dark to add drama and intensity to your work Discover how to guide the viewer's eye through floodlights, spotlights, and other advanced light-manipulation techniques. Painting Light and Shadow in Watercolor will help you create radiant watercolor paintings and give you greater painting pleasure as you develop new skills which bring your imagination to life.
Author : Ray Campbell Smith
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,42 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Landscape painting
ISBN : 9780715306482
The soft, atmospheric hues of watercolor could entice any painter. If you're thinking of putting brush to paper, artist Ray Campbell Smith can show you the best approach to this beautiful and expressive medium. Each layout contains a black and white sketch of the project. Campbell explains what makes the subject interesting, and the painting's intended mood. Close-up sections detail particular techniques and choices. Every page has recommended colors and brushes and hints on composition. The gorgeous projects include a Scottish Fishing Port, a boathouse by a lake, an English market, and a French village.
Author : Ray Hendershot
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,87 MB
Release : 2014-09-10
Category : Texture (Art)
ISBN : 9781626549081
Shows how to use texture techniues such as spattering and spritzing to suggest detail and create a variety of moods and effects in watercolor painting.
