Synopses & Reviews
Capture the splendor of autumn, winter, spring and summer in watercolor
In Celebrating the Seasons in Watercolor, Donald Clegg shows you how to paint beautiful still lifes overflowing with seasonal abundance and mood. He provides detailed instructions, insightful sidebars and 27 easy-to-follow demonstrations that will help you: Master the fundamentals of compositionChoose an attractive color palette for any seasonDetermine the best subject matter for your paintingsCapture the mood and spirit of each seasonPaint the fine details of sunflowers, teapots, roses, cherries, Indian corn and moreYou'll also find tasty recipes and handy tips for your kitchen and garden - all the information you need to make delicious seasonal dishes, such as Grilled Gazpacho, Oyster Stew, Eggplant Tapenade and Fried Green Tomatoes.
From the golden glow of autumn to the warmth of spring, Celebrating the Seasons in Watercolor shows you how to capture the look and feel of each season in your paintings and your kitchen.
Synopsis
This unique book helps readers paint splendid watercolor still lifes that capture the look, feel and spirit of each season using a wide selection of fresh flowers, fruits, vegetables, and other beautiful items from the home and garden. Chapter One focuses on general painting instruction, special techniques, and arranging still lifes, backdrops, lighting, shadows and materials. A chapter devoted to each season follows, including mini-demonstrations that show readers how to paint the details of their still life objects, such as sunflowers, pansies, cherries, dried leaves and more. A final chapter takes readers through the steps they'll need to create two beautiful finished paintings overflowing with seasonal abundance and mood. Author Donald Clegg supplements this instruction with insightful anecdotes, including sidebars devoted to gardening and cooking. He offers delicious recipes and handy seasonal tips--all to help readers capture the feel of their favorite season in watercolor...and in life!