Synopses & Reviews
A classic medium, watercolor is practiced by many but mastered by few. This accessible and clear workbook is both a practical guide and an informative history. Beginning with a andldquo;1-day course,andrdquo; the chapters cover technique, equipment, general theory, painting plein air, and conservation. The authors also examine the work of watercolor masters, among them Claude Lorrain, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, John Constable, J. M. W. Turner, and John Ruskin. Each chapter includes photographs and helpful examples of works in progress, explanations of methods, and how-to demonstraandshy;tions. Designed for those who have not picked up a paintbrush since high-school art class as well as more seasoned practitioners, this guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to start out in watercolors, become a more assured and better artist, or simply gain a new understanding of the great watercolorists.
Synopsis
British artist J.M.W. Turner (1775and#8211;1851) painted unforgettable watercolors and was revered for his masterly use of shifting light and dramatic cloudscapes. Now, this clear, accessible book reveals the secrets of Turnerand#8217;s technique, making his magical effects possible for todayand#8217;s painters. The book examines the materials Turner used and suggests modern-day equivalents to recreate his effects. Using his works as examples, chapters explore themes such as sky, water, trees, people, moonlight, and more. Step by step, contemporary artists explain how to emulate the examples and master the techniques to create other compositions. Only the Tate, the global center for Turner scholarship, could create this instructional gem.
About the Author
Nicola Moorby works at Tate on the Turner Bequest.
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Ian Warrell is curator of 18th- and 19th-century British art at Tate.
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Joyce Townsend is senior conservation scientist at Tate and the author of Turnerand#8217;s Painting Techniques.
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Mike Chaplin is a watercolor expert.
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Tony Smibert is a painter based in Tasmania.