The ARTISTS HANDBOOK SERIES - PAINTING IN WATERCOLOUR
The essential guide to painting in watercolour for all home artists.
Contents include :
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Introduction
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Materials
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Basic
Techniques and Principles
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Step-by-step chapters on Figure, Landscape, Portrait and Still Life
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Finishing and Framing.
176 pages, packed with practical reference.
Clear, explicit text, plus step-by-step illustrations and examples of finished work.
More than 400 illustrations, over 150 in full colour. (Backcover of book – 1985 BCA edition)
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The ARTISTS HANDBOOK SERIES - PAINTING IN WATERCOLOUR
PAINTING IN WATERCOLOUR is essential reference for all home artists. Part of a new multi-volume practical art series, it has been purpose-planned by a leading exponent in the field to enable even the complete amateur to take up the art and achieve creditable, attractive results. A brief introduction places the history of watercolour in perspective and demonstrates why the subject is so popular today. This is followed by detailed coverage of materials and equipment. Not only does this show what is available and how to choose what you will need; it also covers such basic areas as organizing the home studio, working in the field and the uses of a sketch book.
The core of the book is the section on Tenets and Techniques and the four chapters on the various subject areas - Figure, Landscape, Portrait and Still Life. Fully illustrated throughout with finished paintings, detailed diagrams, close-up examples of how the various effects are achieved and step-by-step photographs, the text covers basic theory and essential techniques - both in isolation and in the practical context of picture-making - in all the various accepted methods of working. A final chapter shows you how to make the best of your finished work and there is a full glossary of essential artistic terms. (Frontflap of book – 1985 BCA edition) |
Kate Gwynn was educated at Newcastle-upon-Tyne University and at the London College of Printing. Highly regarded as one of the most promising young artists of the day, she works as a designer and illustrator, as well as a watercolourist. Her work has been in several exhibitions. Married with one daughter, she lives and works in London. (Backflap of book – 1985 BCA edition) |
Contents : |
Introduction |
History and development |
Materials |
Watercolour paints
Paper
Brushes |
Preparing to paint |
Indoor and outdoor equipment
Stretching and toning
Sketchbook |
Basic tenets and techniques |
Composition
Perspective and measuring
Colour theory
Watercolour techniques |
Landscape and seascape |
Landscape
Architecture
Seascape |
Painting the figure |
Female figure
Male figure
Groups
Children |
Portrait painting |
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Still life and natural history |
Still life
Plants and flowers
Birds and animals |
The finished painting |
Mounting
Framing
Exhibiting |
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(Source – 1985 BCA edition) |
