Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Award-winning watercolorist Frank Webb's vibrant and inspiring works have captivated audiences for decades. And as a workshop teacher, Webb is beloved for his insightful instruction and careful eye. Now, thanks to this one-of-a-kind book, you can learn to paint vital, dynamic watercolors under the guidance of Frank Webb himself.
With helpful tips and lessons for painters of all skill levels, Watercolor Energies is a carefully organized book that focuses on practical, mechanical skills and conceptual thinking in equal measure. Webb emphasizes the importance of personal convictions, philosophies, and esthetics, but also covers more conventional art topics like design, space, texture, pattern, and brush technique.
Watercolor Energies features numerous examples as well as several step-by-step painting demonstrations. A book that will be read and re-read time and time again, Watercolor Energies is perfect for beginners and seasoned watercolorists alike.
Readers interested in related titles from Frank Webb will also want to see: Strengthen Your Paintings With Dynamic Composition (Elements of Painting) (ISBN: 1626540403), Webb on Watercolor (ISBN: 1626540810).
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Essential for the beginner outdoorsman, Wilderness Hunting & Wildcraft details hunting big game in North America. Covering everything from woodcraft skills to the habits of big-game animals, this book comprises Townsend Whelen's experience drawn from a lifetime in the game fields, as well as a compilation of writings by the most observant and successful hunters of the time. Whelan devotes several chapters to an assortment of North American big-game animals and includes valuable information on the particulars of hunting each species. With information on hunting methods, navigation, camping, camp gear, rifles, marksmanship, and field photography, Wilderness Hunting & Wildcraft has been a crucial resource for novice and experienced hunters alike since its initial publication in 1927.
Colonel Townsend Whelen (1877-1961), an American soldier and outdoorsman, is best known for his expertise with rifles, reloading, and cartridge development. An avid writer on hunting and outdoorsmanship, Whelen contributed to a number of magazines and authored several books, including Why Not Load Your Own
Readers interested in related titles from Townsend Whelen will also want to see: Why Not Load Your Own (ISBN: 1626541175 ).