Download or read book Paint Watercolors That Dance with Light written by Elizabeth Kincaid and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-09-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elizabeth Kincaid invites readers to follow her proven techniques for painting dazzling scenes drenched in color. Her beautiful flowers, foliage and landscapes will have readers eager to create their own--and they will, using: Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that take the mystery out of composition, color, light and shadow A practical guide to masking and glazing Newly trained eyes to visualize before painting and to better perceive abstract form, value, line and color All levels of watercolorists, as well as color enthusiasts of all mediums, will enjoy using Kincaid's tips to create vivid paintings infused with light!
Download or read book Painting Light in Watercolour written by Elizabeth Kincaid and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple step-by-step demonstrations guide the artist to create incredible paintings using bright watercolours. By following a selection of basic techniques, suitable for any artist, the reader can discover how to use watercolours to create loose and realistic paintings. Elizabeth's incredibly effective techniques use masking fluid and layers of paint to create crisp edges and stunning colours.
Download or read book Capturing the Magic of Light in Watercolor written by Susan Bourdet and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-06-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform your paintings from ordinary to extraordinary - with light! Want to paint light-filled watercolors that reach out and draw viewers in? In this book, award-winning watercolorist and teacher Susan Bourdet shows you how. Through simple concepts and detailed step-by-step demonstrations, Susan demystifies the process of successfully depicting light in watercolor. You'll learn how to: • Create convincing light effects and rich shadows • Depict different light angles and times of day • Render light on a variety of subjects, from feathers and fur to flowers, water and textures • Take reference photos with exciting light and combine them into a believable composition that speaks to your viewers It's all the information you'll need to capture the magic of light in your watercolors! Includes 23 step-by-step demonstrations!
Download or read book Wet on wet Watercolour Painting written by Ewa Karpińska and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watercolor is the medium of choice for visual artists today, and this practical guide is a must-have for beginners and experienced painters alike. Everything watercolorists need to bring their vision alive on paper is here: how to follow the inner rhythm of the water, when to stop and reflect and when to take instant action, and how to choose the appropriate surface, color, and brushstroke. All wet-on-wet techniques are explored and a series of vibrant sample pieces break down the painting process to educate and inspire.
Download or read book Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolor written by Susan Harrison-Tustain and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint brilliant floral watercolors with internationally acclaimed artist Susan Harrison-Tustain as she shares her unique approach to capturing the essence of natural settings. A must for those wishing to create art that resonates with beauty.
Download or read book Painting with Light written by Schlemm. Betty L. and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Painting Light and Shadow in Watercolor written by William B Lawrence and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Painting Watercolors written by Cathy Johnson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 1995-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your first steps in watercolor fun and rewarding! Watercolor's vivid colors and fresh, direct brush strokes make it the most exciting way to paint. "But," you think, "Learning to paint must be hard and frustrating." Not with Cathy Johnson as your teacher! Here, she makes learning to paint in watercolor fun—even easy! With Painting Watercolors, you'll learn to paint by picking up a brush and painting—not by reading about a bunch of confusing theories. Cathy tells you everything you need to begin—including: • Which tools and materials you should buy to get off to a good, affordable start • When, what, even where to paint • Explanations of watercolor terms (such as "washes" and "puddles") • Easy and useful painting tricks—such as glazing and drybrush. Exercises help you loosen up and learn the ins and outs of putting paint on paper. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show you how to paint water, believable skies, a variety of trees in different seasons and other popular elements. Plus, a dozen demonstrations show you how paintings come together, from initial sketch to final brushstrokes. With Cathy's help, you can start painting right away!
Download or read book Jean Haines Atmospheric Watercolours written by Jean Haines and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jean Haines' enthusiasm for watercolours burst through every page of this inspirational book that will guide you, step by step, to creating beautiful and unique paintings of your own, whatever your ability. Accomplished artist Jean Haines shares her passion for watercolours in this wonderfully practical book. Known for her exciting techniques and love of colour, Jean takes you on an inspirational painting journey on which you'll encounter, amongst other things, magical watercolour flow, glorious washes, sunbursts, and a magnificent 'hotting it up' finale. With her simple exercises, clear advice and easy-to-follow projects, Jean pushes the boundaries and will alter the way you think about watercolours and painting for ever. With a selection of popular subjects, including animals, landscapes, buildings, flowers and people, there is something for everyone here, whatever their artistic ability.
Download or read book Color Harmonies written by Rose Edin and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple secrets for colors that sing Don't settle for colors that just sit there. Inspired by the work of the great Impressionists, Color Harmonies shows you how to use analogous colors (colors next to each other on the color wheel) and their complements to achieve lively, glowing effects. By keeping palette-mixing to a minimum, placing pure color notes side by side, and applying other simple but powerful color tricks, you'll create sparkling passages of color that attract your viewer's eye, engage the imagination, and make your paintings shine. 5 demonstrations illustrate the step-by-step creation of stunning light-filled paintings. Includes expert instruction on drawing and composition, techniques for adding texture and interest, making the most of light and shadow, and more. Richly illustrated with gorgeous landscape, flower and figure paintings. Brimming with 30 years' worth of instruction by a veteran workshop teacher, Color Harmonies offers a strong foundation for artists just starting out in watercolor, as well as groundbreaking advice for advanced artists in search of more effective and personal approaches to color and light.
Download or read book Painting Cowboys written by R.W. Clinger and published by JMS Books LLC. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cowboy Bear Bastion needs a night on the town. So why not have one with his best bud, handsome rancher Taylor Hawke? When these two men-hungry pals spend a summer evening at a bar called Cowboy Up!, things start out smooth. Taylor’s on the hunt for easy prey, and Bear meets an interesting cowboy painter named Welsey Westward, whom he calls West. Like most of Bear’s evenings on the town, things become chaotic after a few too many drinks. Taylor becomes easy, and Bear loses his temper. Soon a brawl begins at the bar, and Bear and Taylor end up leaving early. As if things can’t get any worse, they get into an argument on their drive home, and Taylor dumps Bear off in the middle of nowhere. Great! What’s he going to do now? Enter West, again. The painter finds Bear stranded on a back road, picks him up, and takes him back to his cabin. An attraction builds between the two cowboys and lust transpires, risqué paintings are revealed, secrets unfold, and mistakes occur. If only time could be reversed and tonight wouldn’t have happened ...
Download or read book Watercolor Depth And Realism written by Laurie Humble and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2008-12-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your work to a whole new dimension Whether you are painting sweeping vistas or intimate still lifes, it's the illusion of dimension that pulls viewers in and really makes your painting pop. Now you can learn the secrets to achieving a convincing sense of depth. Award-winning artist Laurie Humble shares five essential techniques for creating an engaging, push-and-pull dynamic that will enhance your center of interest and give your artwork a realistic, three-dimensional effect. Three lessons transcend style and medium, and can be applied to any painting - either from conception or as a way of rescuing a piece that has fallen flat - for results that really stand out. 12 exercises and mini-demonstrations illustrate the basics of achieving depth and realism 6 complete, step-by-step painting projects show techniques applied to a variety of subjects 6 before-and-after examples illustrate the dramatic difference these concepts can make in a painting
Download or read book Light in Watercolor written by Lucy Willis and published by . This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help you capture the magical quality of light in your watercolors with: practical information on watercolor techniques; many step-by-step demonstrations; & suggestions on where to look for ideas & inspiration. Chapters: portrait of the artist & writer Lucy Willis; materials & equipment; working with watercolor; the importance of tone; light & shadow; ideas & inspiration; painting watercolors indoors; painting watercolors outdoors; & figures & portraits. The instructions are accompanied by demonstrations of how to paint a teapot, archway, hellebores in a jug, highchair, garden steps, & a person. Numerous color illustrations.
Download or read book Paint Watercolor Flowers written by Birgit O'Connor and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can paint beautiful blooms, step by step! Sunflowers, orchids, daffodils, lilies...your brush can bring these and more to life with Paint Watercolor Flowers. Master watercolorist Birgit O'Connor guides you every step of the way, from selecting essential watercolor supplies, to practicing basic painting techniques, to capturing the unique details of a variety of flowers, to showing them off in striking, color-rich compositions. Learn how to paint nine different flowers, with each demonstration covering important concepts you need for successful results. Friendly, easy-to-follow instructions make flower painting fun and doable for any artist, whether you are new to the medium or simply want to try a subject you haven't painted before. • Detailed instruction on color, value, creating shadows, composition and more • 3 negative painting demonstrations • 9 start-to-finish flower painting demonstrations exploring topics such as creating backgrounds, layering color, values in white flowers, values in colored flowers and much more Learn to play with gorgeous color and water effects, expressing yourself with the unparalleled beauty of nature's bouquet.
Download or read book Splash 19 written by Rachel Rubin Wolf and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Like moths to a flame, watercolor artists are forever fascinated, sometimes obsessed, and often frustrated by their quest to capture the elusive qualities of light. Splash 19 showcases 125+ shining successes, fresh out of the studios of today's top artists. These artists revel in the possibilities of light, reflection, refraction, and shadows. Their paintings celebrate the magic that happens when light dances across the landscape, bounces around a still life, or pierces a rainy city night. From the riot of reflections on water, to a cat basking in the sun, to the inner glow of innocence in a child's expression...light brings this work to life. Alongside each painting, commentary from the artist offers firsthand insight into how they use light to create mood, tell a story, or evoke a sense of time and place"--Book jacket flap.
Download or read book Sketching Stuff written by Charlie O'Shields and published by Doodlewash Books. This book was released on 2018-11-22 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlie O'Shields is the creator of Doodlewash®, founder of World Watercolor Month in July, and host of the Sketching Stuff podcast. Every single day, for over three years, he created a watercolor illustration and wrote a short essay about whatever came to mind that day and posted it on his blog. These are some of the collected favorites along with some brand new musings. With over 180 illustrations, this book is part personal memoir and sometimes just a randomly fun romp through the sillier bits of this crazy world we all inhabit. Written to take on the impossible task of inspiring creativity, unleashing your inner child, and instilling hope, it will, at the very least, make you smile and touch your heart.
Download or read book Watercolor Basics written by Judy Morris and published by Northlight. This book was released on 2000 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides everything beginning painters need to know in order to use light to get attention with their paintings, to set the mood and to express the time of day. They'll find invaluable advice on tools and materials as well as general information on how and why to use light in your paintings. Then readers will learn the important basics about knowing their light source and some practical techniques for painting both lights and darks. Finally, Morris shows them some simple ways to use light to set the mood for their paintings and a variety of problem-solving techniques. The perfect book for beginning artists trying to master the difficult skill of manipulating light, this is the latest volume in the highly successful Watercolor Basics painting series.
