Simplifying Complex Scenes in Watercolor

Simplifying Complex Scenes in Watercolor
Author: Malcolm Beattie
Publisher: International Artist
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-04-30
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781929834242

The author demonstrates the 7 watercolor techniques you should know, and then shows you how to apply these techniques in 18 start-to-finish projects.

Landscape Painting

Landscape Painting
Author: Mitchell Albala
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2011-11-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0823008347

Because nature is so expansive and complex, so varied in its range of light, landscape painters often have to look further and more deeply to find form and structure, value patterns, and an organized arrangement of shapes. In Landscape Painting, Mitchell Albala shares his concepts and practices for translating nature's grandeur, complexity, and color dynamics into convincing representations of space and light. Concise, practical, and inspirational, Landscape Painting focuses on the greatest challenges for the landscape artist, such as: • Simplification and Massing: Learn to reduce nature's complexity by looking beneath the surface of a subject to discover the form's basic masses and shapes.• Color and Light: Explore color theory as it specifically applies to the landscape, and learn the various strategies painters use to capture the illusion of natural light.• Selection and Composition: Learn to select wisely from nature's vast panorama. Albala shows you the essential cues to look for and how to find the most promising subject from a world of possibilities. The lessons in Landscape Painting—based on observation rather than imitation and applicable to both plein air and studio practice—are accompanied by painting examples, demonstrations, photographs, and diagrams. Illustrations draw from the work of more than 40 contemporary artists and such masters of landscape painting as John Constable, Sanford Gifford, and Claude Monet. Based on Albala's 25 years of experience and the proven methods taught at his successful plein air workshops, this in-depth guide to all aspects of landscape painting is a must-have for anyone getting started in the genre, as well as more experienced practitioners who want to hone their skills or learn new perspectives.

The Landscape Painter's Workbook

The Landscape Painter's Workbook
Author: Mitchell Albala
Publisher: For Artists
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2022-01-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0760371350

"The Landscape Painter's Workbook takes a modern approach to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting, from accomplished artist, veteran art instructor, and established author Mitchell Albala"--

101 Watercolor Secrets

101 Watercolor Secrets
Author: Anna Bucciarelli
Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc.
Total Pages: 381
Release:
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Improve your skills, explore new techniques, and immerse yourself in the joy of watercolor painting!

Watercolor painting is a popular and satisfying art form that offers vibrant, luminous results, encourages spontaneity, and rewards creativity. Though it may present challenges for beginners, these are valuable opportunities to enhance your skills and grow as an artist.

In 101 Watercolor Secrets, painter, illustrator, and teacher Anna Bucciarelli shares invaluable knowledge from years of experience. This book is packed with insights, techniques, and tips that will enhance your skills, no matter where you are on your watercolor journey. Each topic is accompanied by clear explanations, instructions, and visual examples of Anna’s beautiful work.

You’ll learn all about:

    • Using Watercolor Tools: Gain a deeper understanding of papers, brushes, watercolor mediums, and other essential tools.
    • Color Mixing: Master hues and color mixing for greenery, skin tones, and beyond.
    • Building Your Palette: Curate a palette that reflects your unique style and artistic vision.
    • Mastering Core Techniques: Learn wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, lifting, glazing, underpainting, and more.
    • Overcoming Common Challenges: Learn how to avoid overpainting, control water flow, achieve crisp edges, and balance tonal values with confidence.
    • Painting Popular Subjects: Discover the secrets to painting flowers, birds, fur, skin tones, and white subjects like snow.
    • Crafting Beautiful Compositions: Explore rhythm, movement, color harmony, and other key principles to create intricate and visually stunning watercolor compositions.

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned artist, 101 Watercolor Secrets is an indispensable resource that offers practical guidance, artistic inspiration, and a wealth of knowledge to elevate your craft.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Decoding Pigment Labels
Chapter 2: Exploring Color Families
Chapter 3: Building Your Signature Palette
Chapter 4: Tools that Matter
Chapter 5: Essential Techniques
Chapter 6: Favorite Subjects
Chapter 7: Dealing with Challenges and Common Frustrations
Chapter 8: Composition Secrets
Chapter 9: My Favorite Tips & Tricks
Chapter 10: Unveiling Your Potential: Strategies for Growth in Watercolor Painting

Geoff Kersey's Pocket Book for Watercolour Artists

Geoff Kersey's Pocket Book for Watercolour Artists
Author: Geoff Kersey
Publisher: Search Press Limited
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1781265585

Geoff Kersey shares his expertise in this book packed full of tips for watercolour painters. Learn all you need to know, from what to buy, composing a painting and mastering techniques such as wet into wet and dry brush work, to how to paint skies, water, trees, buildings and more. The tips are clearly explained and illustrated through artwork and step-by-step photographs.This title was previously published as Geoff's Top Tips for Watercolour Artists. In this new, easy-to-use flexibinding format with an updated design, the books in the Watercolour Artists' Pocket Books series bring you the best tips from some of Search Press's leading authors.

How to Paint Landscapes Quickly and Beautifully in Watercolor and Gouache

How to Paint Landscapes Quickly and Beautifully in Watercolor and Gouache
Author: Nathan Fowkes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2019-11-20
Genre: ART
ISBN: 9781624650499

How to Paint Landscapes Quickly and Beautifully with Watercolor and Gouache reveals quick and effective painting setups and techniques to depict any landscape. From simplifying complex scenes and making smart choices about portraying light and texture, to establishing an effective color palette to enhance mood, world-renowned entertainment and fine artist Nathan Fowkes shares priceless lessons that he has developed over twenty five years of painting a broad range of places. His detailed tutorials and thoughtful insights will help you create more impactful, gallery-worthy landscapes on location--without an easel--in record time.

How to Paint Watercolours

How to Paint Watercolours
Author: Jeremy Ford
Publisher: Search Press Limited
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2018-11-14
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1781267014

Jeremy Ford is a master-artist who will show you how to paint beautiful watercolour pictures, starting from initial sketches, through simple techniques to completed pictures, ready for display. A reissue of the best-selling How to Paint Water Colour, this book includes three comprehensive step-by-step demonstrations and covers a range of subjects from flower portraits to landscapes. Jeremy examines and breaks down the various essential materials needed, from selecting paper, paints and brushes through to other painting equipment. A simple colour theory section eliminates any mysteries about watercolour paint.

Simply Painting

Simply Painting
Author: Frank Clarke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 1996-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780951251041

-- Brings painting to life by making it fun and enjoyable. -- Designed for people who have never painted before. -- Based on the methods used in the "Simply Painting" PBS TV series. The Simply Painting series is a completely new, no-nonsense approach to watercolor and acrylic painting. Its unique techniques simplify the process of painting, unlock many secrets, and prove that anyone can paint. The series is presented in full color, with large type and an easy to follow, step-by-step method of painting. The first book in each series presents an introduction to painting for beginners, with basic information on watercolor or acrylic painting, and the materials needed. Volume Two in each series builds on the lessons previously learned, but can also be used on its own.

Line & Wash

Line & Wash
Author: Wendy Jelbert
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Brush drawing
ISBN: 9780855328337

Methods of merging soft luminous washes with sharp, crisp definite penwork are made easy with this book. Each stage of the painting process is illustrated in a highly practical way, using step-by-step photographs and a colourful selection of finished paintings.

5-Minute Sketching -- Landscapes

5-Minute Sketching -- Landscapes
Author: Virginia Hein
Publisher: 5-Minute
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781770859180

"A comprehensive guide to quick sketching of landscapes. 5 Minute Sketching-Landscapes is about drawing what you see, mostly in settings away from the "modern world." It's especially appropriate for travelers. There are 60 exercises for new and aspiring artists which can be done in any number of locations and as often as desired. All will help to hone skills, increase speed, and help to promote a daily drawing routine. Sketchers will learn how look at a scene and deconstruct its elements quickly - for example, see natural features as colored geometric shapes; locate the source of light; divide the scene into planes (e.g., close, mid, far) for accurate perspective and color values; and note landmarks that support their observations. Readers will build an instinctive focus that pays off in speed and results. Experienced artists will refresh their skills, eliminate bad habits, and discover new ways of seeing. Landscapes, of course, feature color, and this is covered in some detail and with expert guidance thro.