Water in Watercolour (Art Handbooks)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (621 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844488918 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
All watercolour landscape artists need to know how to paint water, and Joe Dowden is an expert teacher, showing how to create the effect of water of all kinds using simple techniques.. Joe Dowden shows how to capture water in all its moods from quiet ponds and shallow puddles to babbling brooks and slow-moving rivers. There is clear information on what materials you need and on composition, using colour and on types of water. There are then clear step by step demonstrations on painting deep water, lively water and shallow water, and there are plenty of beautiful inspirational paintings besides. Using over 80 step-by-step photographs and a variety of inspirational paintings, he clearly illustrates all the techniques - from laying an initial wash to adding the final details
Joe Francis Dowden is an internationally collected watercolor artist. He is the author of "Painting Water" and "Venice in Watercolor."
Each artist has to develop their own unique style and should experiment as much as possible to work out what is right for them. there are over 80 step by step photos to help you gain confidence in capturing water and improving your skills. Yet, as he points out, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to painting water. The step by step instructions are clear and easy to follow. A variety of techniques are covered including the use of splattering and laying washes. In this short guide, Dowden generously shares with readers his best tricks and techniques for believably depicting water and wetness. This is a handy guide showing beautiful work. This is only a small book but it is crammed full of ideas and step by step demonstrations making it an ideal reference book. * Monstersandcritics * Feb 13 Find out how to capture water in this Art Handbook
Very good illustrative samples and techniques It's not a thick book--I wish it was thicker because this artist's skills is phenomenal, especially his water and water reflection techniques. Each artist have their own expertise and for me, Mr. Dowden's water painting technique takes the prize. This book focuses on his developed methods to painting "water," not so much on equipments or tools like a beginner's book. This book is not for a beginner's--(but you lose nothing from having it)--book per se; it's very helpful for painters who want to paint water scenes better, differently, through different techniques, trying a different style, etc. I say this bo. Amazon Customer said Water in Watercolour. This is an excellent book for those who want to understand how to paint water. It explains the techniques in a way which is both easy to follow and which makes sense. The problem for most aspiring water-colourists is the sheer volume of choices which have to be made, whether in the selection of paper, brushes, paint or techniques to use. Dowden manages to whittle these down to fundamentals so that the choices become manageable for those who are just in the process of developing their painting skills. Dowden is not just an artist - he is also a teacher. His explanations of why water looks the way that it doe. "This pamphlet-not Handbook-is far too expensive" according to Elle. I gave this book a MEHThis pamphlet-not Handbook-is far too expensive I gave this book a MEH3 starswhile the information is helpful, it's not fantastic or anything new.The price is far too much for a pamphlet this size. $2.50 would be fair. Fr what I paid I could have purchased what I thought I was purchasing, an actual book like watercolorist Susan Bourdet's fantastic "Capturing the Magic of Light in Watercolor".Bourdet has a section on painting water, plus over 120 other pages in actual book form, available thru AmazonI paid less than $5.00 for it very gently used.Don't waste your moneyget a real book!. starswhile the information is helpful, it's not fantastic or anything new.The price is far too much for a pamphlet this size. $2.50 would be fair. Fr what I paid I could have purchased what I thought I was purchasing, an actual book like watercolorist Susan Bourdet's fantastic "Capturing the Magic of Light in Watercolor".Bourdet has a section on painting water, plus over 120 other pages in actual book form, available thru AmazonI paid less than $5.00 for it very gently used.Don't waste your moneyget a real book!