Synopses & Reviews
In this user-friendly and truly liberating book Stan shows how numerous shades can be achieved and stunning paintings created using just three paint colours alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue and yellow ochre plus white. Stan takes the reader through 20 demonstration paintings and explains not just how to paint, but the thought process involved in doing so. The demonstrations are divided into two sections: those using watered-down gouache, to create watercolor-style paintings and those using thick gouache, in the style of oil paintings. Using his techniques, he says, even a complete beginner will get a great result at the first attempt and the experienced artist will improve his painting.
Synopsis
Blending three primary colors to create the full spectrum of hues is more than a test of an artists skill; its a distinctive way to create stunning and original paintings. In this hands-on course in the art of color mixing, prize-winning artist Stan Kaminski takes the reader step by step through 20 demonstration paintings created with just three colorsalizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, and yellow ochreplus white. Using gouache in both watercolor and oil-painting styles, he offers painters of all skill levels the benefit of his professional guidance and inspiration.
About the Author
Stan Kaminski has been a professional artist for 38 years, working in design studios, advertising and now as a fine artist and teacher. He has vast experience, has won many prizes and has achieved excellent prices for his paintings at auction. One of his paintings was accepted into David Shepherds Wildlife Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. Watermedia Painting with Stephen Quiller 9780823096886