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 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 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.

Complete Guide to Watercolor Painting

Complete Guide to Watercolor Painting
Author: Edgar A. Whitney
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2012-05-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486134482

Brilliant guide by renowned artist tells all, from basics to creating masterful landscapes, portraits, and figures. Full-color sections follow evolution of seven of the author's own watercolors. 37 color and over 100 black-and-white illustrations.

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.

Radiant Oils

Radiant Oils
Author: Arleta Pech
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2013-10-09
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781440311604

Glaze and glow...a layer-by-layer approach to realism! Bring new life to your paintings using transparent glazing. Step by step and layer by layer, this book will show you how to use this classic approach to infuse your work with radiant color, exquisite texture and a breathtaking sense of light. 5 simple studies focus on using glazes to evoke a wide variety of realistic still life textures--fruits, flowers, silver, glass and more. 5 full-length demonstrations show the creation of stunning still-life paintings from start to finish. Features expert instruction on everything from prepping painting surfaces and selecting colors, to artfully composing light and shadow. Plus an entire chapter devoted to painting strong complementary backgrounds for realistic, fluid compositions. Radiant Oils is perfect for oil artists who want to explore the beauty of glazing, watercolor artists who want to try their hand at oils and any painter wishing to achieve stunningly realistic effects using classic, straightforward techniques inspired by the Old Masters.

Everyday Watercolor Flowers

Everyday Watercolor Flowers
Author: Jenna Rainey
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-06-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0399582215

Author of Everyday Watercolor and Instagram darling Jenna Rainey presents a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting botanicals from lilies to daffodils in a wide variety of styles. Artist Jenna Rainey shares easy-to-follow ways to paint a wide range of botanicals, all in her fresh, modern style that appeals to the next generation of watercolor artists and creatives, from beginners to hobbyists. With gorgeously illustrated instructions for both loose and realistic watercolor depictions of more than 25 flowers, leaves, and plants, organized by form and shape, Everyday Watercolor Flowers is every nature-lover's answer to capturing that beauty on paper.

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.