This book is written by industry experts who thoroughly address key basics including colour and light, composition, perspective and depth, and anatomy in a series of insightful chapters. Glossary : page 276-277. Index : page 282-284.
Uncover a new range of creative possibilities for your realistic paintings by tapping into the transformative power of mixed watermedia: watercolors, gouache, acrylics, colored pencil and pastels. In beautifully illustrated, step-by-step demonstrations, artist Christopher Leeper details how to effectively use each medium. He covers common challenges in an easy problem/solution format and uses b…
This comprehensive guide to painting landscapes in watercolour features the expert tuition of 6 renowned watercolourists - Geoff Kersey; Ray Campbell Smith; Wendy Jelbert; Barry Herniman; Arnold Lowrey; Joe Francis Dowden. It covers materials, colour, watercolour techniques such as wet into wet, spattering, dry brush, lifting out and using salt, composition, planning a paintingk sketching, pers…
A complete guide to artists' techniques and materials. Sections on drawing, watercolour, oil, acrylic and pastel. Packed with practical guidance on how to treat the classical subject - portraits, figures, buildings, landscapes and flowers - in the most popular mediums.
Includes index
"Just like having a painting tutor on call 24 hours a day, this book is packed with inspiration and know-how for both beginners and more experienced painters alike.