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Exploring the versatility of watercolors, this guide shows how to create a whole range of effects, from dry on dry brushwork and "wet into wet" to splattering, scumbling, and split brush techniques. Using more than 60 step-by-step photographs, the resource demonstrates how to paint texture, atmosphere, reflections, light, and shade. Both beginners and experienced artists alike will find this a valuable and inspirational guide.
Synopsis
An easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to creating wonderful watercolour effects. Watercolour is a challenging and exciting medium with its loose washes and beautiful colours. Richard Bolton explores its versatility and shows how to create a whole range of effects, from dry-on-dry brushwork and wet-into-wet, to splattering, scumbling and split-brush techniques. Using over sixty step-by-step photographs, he demonstrates how to paint texture, atmosphere, reflections, light and shade. Both beginners and artists with some experience will find this a valuable and inspirational guide.
-- In the Step-by-Step Leisure Arts Series
-- Watercolour is the most popular medium
-- Easy-to-follow step-by-step guide
Synopsis
Watercolour is a challenging and exciting medium with its loose washes and beautiful colours. Richard Bolton explores its versatility and shows how to create a whole range of effects, from dry on dry brushwork and wet into wet, to splattering, scumbling and split brush techniques. Using over sixty step-by-step photographs, he demonstrates how to paint texture, atmosphere, reflections, light and shade. Both beginners and artists with some experience will find this a valuable and inspirational guide.