The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook: How to Paint 50 Beautiful Landscapes in Watercolor
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (765 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0715325019 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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I Chose The Kindle Version Sarah Diane I knew this was a book that I wanted after borrowing it from the Kindle Lending Library. I would recommend this more for an intermediate watercolor artist rather than a beginner. Though it is not a step-by-step tutorial, assuming you have some basic knowledge of watercolor techniques, this book is full of tips to add realism and light to your watercolor paintings. If you are a watercolor "purist" you might not like his frequent use of masking fluid. I don't have a problem with using all the tools at my disposal to achieve the effect that I'm looking for and Joe Dowden uses his tools quite effe. Anup Paldhe said Great for Intermediates; Tough for beginners. The first thing you would notice about the book is the unique size which is landscape-perfect. Although I bought a used copy,still its like-new. The first part of book illustrates the basics needed for the landscapes like perspectives, using quality probes such as brushes,papers etc.; which is really good for the person who is been quite familiar with watercolor medium and landscapes. I wouldn't say this is ideal for the very beginners in watercolor. But, yes, definitely good bunch of information for the intermediates. Specially, I found some tricks-n-magics like water feathering and masking p. "Helpful Basics" according to D. R. Ransdell. I appreciate this book because it breaks everything down for the beginning watercolorist. The sample landscapes cover a wide range of types of vegetation, weather, and local. The vivid colors are especially striking. Because the steps are manageable, I'm less afraid to try them. In painting the key is often to simplify, and this book is helping me do that more effectively. There are very few of the samples that I don't like well enough to try to paint myself.
A comprehensive introductory section covering basic materials, techniques and colours makes this an indispensable reference for all artists.. The 50 landscapes range from a gentle flower-filled meadow and hazy summer mountains to a dramatic cliff scene and rippling stream in sunshine. NEW IN PAPERBACK A unique artist's reference offering easy to follow, ingenious ideas, tips and techniques for painting 50 popular landscapes in watercolour. Each landscape is explored within a hardworking spread through exercises, step sequences and easy to follow instructions; master the principle and technique, and finish with the watercolour painting exercise
Jo's work has appeared in several partworks, DVDs and on TV, including a demonstration of landscape painting in situ on BBC's UK Style channel.. About the AuthorJoe Francis Dowden is a well-known artist, tutor and author specialising in realism in watercolour. He writes for A&I and Painting World magazines and Paint magazine (distributed to 32,000 members of the SAA)
Jo's work has appeared in several partworks, DVDs and on TV, including a demonstration of landscape painting in situ on BBC's UK Style channel.. Joe Francis Dowden is a well-known artist, tutor and author specialising in realism in watercolour. He writes for A&I and Painting World magazines and Paint magazine (distributed to 32,000 members of the SAA)