Painting Watercolor Flowers That Glow

Painting Watercolor Flowers That Glow
Author: Jan Kunz
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2011-06-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781440303906

A Celebration of Light Light has the power to make an ordinary flower extraordinary. Inside, Jan Kunz shares simple, step-by-step techniques for capturing that celebrated "glow" in watercolor. A classic approach to a timeless subject, this encore publication of Kunz's best-selling book covers a fabulous range of inspirations, from lilacs artfully arranged in a sterling vase to daisies skipping along a picket fence. Beautifully illustrated pages feature: 20 special floral painting techniques 6 paint-along demonstrations, complete with preliminary drawings a comparison chart of 21 pigments and their special uses for the flower painter coverage of everything from selecting materials and arranging flowers, to mixing glazes for radiant effects Kunz explains how composition, color theory and other important elements of painting apply to painting flowers, distilling years of experience into key techniques artists can take straight to their work for sparkling results. It's the perfect pick for artists who want to spend more time at the easel and less time reading about it.

Painting Watercolor Flowers That Glow

Painting Watercolor Flowers That Glow
Author: Jan Kunz
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2011-05-23
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1440319006

A Celebration of Light Light has the power to make an ordinary flower extraordinary. Inside, Jan Kunz shares simple, step-by-step techniques for capturing that celebrated "glow" in watercolor. A classic approach to a timeless subject, this encore publication of Kunz's best-selling book covers a fabulous range of inspirations, from lilacs artfully arranged in a sterling vase to daisies skipping along a picket fence. Beautifully illustrated pages feature: • 20 special floral painting techniques • 6 paint-along demonstrations, complete with preliminary drawings • a comparison chart of 21 pigments and their special uses for the flower painter • coverage of everything from selecting materials and arranging flowers, to mixing glazes for radiant effects Kunz explains how composition, color theory and other important elements of painting apply to painting flowers, distilling years of experience into key techniques artists can take straight to their work for sparkling results. It's the perfect pick for artists who want to spend more time at the easel and less time reading about it.

Painting Watercolor Portraits That Glow

Painting Watercolor Portraits That Glow
Author: Jan Kunz
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998-06
Genre: Portrait painting
ISBN: 9780891349341

Here's detailed step-by-step instruction to painting accurate, lively and brilliantly colorful portraits.

Painting Close-Focus Flowers in Watercolour

Painting Close-Focus Flowers in Watercolour
Author: Ann Pember
Publisher:
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2001
Genre: Botanical illustration
ISBN: 9780713486735

This book shows you how to paint close-focus flowers in watercolour by providing easy-to-learn techniques for mingling colours and manipulating light, advice on designing your composition, choosing materials and more.

Flowers: The Watercolor Art Pad

Flowers: The Watercolor Art Pad
Author: Rachel Pedder-Smith
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 125014647X

Beautiful botanical drawings ready to paint or color.

Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light

Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light
Author: Elizabeth Kincaid
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-10-29
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781600611933

Discover simple and effective techniques that will infuse your watercolor paintings with stunning highlights and vivid depths, all demonstrated in clear step-by-step exercises. Inside you will learn how to: Create paintings brimming with color using transparent layering techniques Innovate with masking materials to create crisp edges and eye-catching light effects Use tone and contrast to bring your paintings to life Packed with practical information for using color and light, Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light will transform your art.

Light Up Your Watercolors Layer by Layer

Light Up Your Watercolors Layer by Layer
Author: Linda Moyer
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2003-04-07
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781581801897

Give your paintings more life - with light! The best watercolor paintings have a certain radiance, a richness of light, color and detail. You can bring these same effects to your own work with the help of award-winning painter Linda Stevens Moyer. With this book, you'll discover a layering formula for creating stunning watercolors that explode with light. Even if you've struggled previously with layering colors, you can achieve the results you want through these easy-to-follow instructions. Moyer takes you step by step through the entire process, beginning with the most basic aspects of watercolor, including: Mixing and using color Creating form and representing space Saving and regaining the white of your paper Building realistic textures Using photographs to inspire and develop your painting Layering with transparent watercolor to portray light Create paintings that dazzle. It's easier than you think.

Capturing Light in Watercolor

Capturing Light in Watercolor
Author: Marilyn Simandle
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-09-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781635619416

Paint along with Marilyn Simandle as she inspires us to explore the full potential of light and shadow watercolor techniques in this informative step by step guide. In collaboration with Lew Lehrman, this book provides demonstrations in design, white space, and dynamics of color. A must for any artist wishing to create works alive with intensity.