Synopses & Reviews
The painters of the Royal Watercolour Societyamong the finest in the worldpresent an inspirational showcase of their most innovative ideas. Using a highlighted sample, each artist details a technique that he or she finds particularly effective, and covers the entire process from concept to initial composition. Their enlightening discussions cover such subjects as training the eye, creating special effects, and working with unusual mixtures of paint. By revealing the thinking behind their compositional choices and offering expert tips on materials and techniques, these distinguished painters provide a unique introduction to their art and an intimate look at the creative process. In addition, a brief history of watercolor focuses on such illustrious past Society members as Cotman, Palmer, and Sargent.
Synopsis
The Royal Watercolour Society includes some of the most highly skilled painters from around the world, and this showcase of their most innovative ideas is inspirational. Each artist details a technique that he or she finds particularly effective, and covers the entire process from concept and initial composition to paints and equipment. A highlighted sample of the painter's art reveals the technique's effectiveness. Among the subjects presented are: training the eye, creating special effects, and unusual uses or mixtures of paint.