Creative Exercises & Techniques for Watercolor & Mixed Media Helps readers learn how to combine watercolour with other media to enhance their painting style, expand their creativity & improve their art-work. This work

Includes:: charts & colour wheels, as well as more than 40 exercises & mini-demos.

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An inspiring must-have resource for artists seeking new approaches to drawing the human figure. Throughout the history of art, figure drawing has been regarded as the very foundation of an artist's education & at the centre of the art-making process. In Expressive Figure Drawing, innovative teacher & author, Bill Buchman, explores the idea that the way we draw is a direct expression of our emotions, perceptions & our sense of ourselves & others. The underlying approach is based on the author's 20 plus fundamental figure drawing exercises that are undertaken one step at a time so that students & artists of all levels are empowered to make progress with the figure beyond their expectations. Throughout the book, the author reveals his methods for developing proficiency using a variety of traditional media & the latest art materials available today. About the Author Bill Buchman is an accomplished artist & innovative teacher. Buchman studied life drawing in the 1960s with two of America's foremost art educators: American figurative painter Fletcher Martin & the Museum of Modern Art's Education Director, Victor D' Amico. In the 1980s Buchman worked as an artist in Paris & in recent years has exhibited his art in Denmark, Sweden & Engl&. His work is represented internationally by Gallerihuset of Copenhagen. His ground-breaking DVD Art is an Attitude: The Art of Drawing the Figure was released in early 2008. ...

This is a comprehensive oil book for beginners & intermediate oil painters with nine full landscape demos covering value, ...

Follow along & paint a landscape in oil from start to finish. Learn about perspective, values, portraying mood & more. George shows you the process of painting from life as well as techniques to capture your unique vision to make your paintings more expressive & engaging. ...

There are hundreds of watercolour paints on the market, with widely varying characteristics, appearances & names. This easy-to-use book cuts through the confusion & allows you to identify those that are best suited to your style of work & build a balanced palette of exceptional colours. Understand the composition & qualities of different formulations
- from single-pigment paints to special hue mixtures, from grainy sedimentary pigments to lighter-bodied & transparent watercolours. Discover the pros & cons of organic & inorganic pigments; find out about the very latest synthetic pigments & iridescent colours; learn how to conduct your own lightfastness experiments. You'll also find information on choosing & using a wide range of creative palettes, each with an explanation of the colours & their qualities, advice on mixing, & a step-by-step painting demonstration. About the Author Jan Hart has been a professional watercolour artist & teacher for over 25 years. Based in Espanola, New Mexico, she runs classes & artists' painting vacations at her home studio as well as organising workshops in Seattle, Arizona, & Costa Rica. The spectacular landscape, light, & colours of New Mexico provide an endless source of inspiration for Jan's watercolours. Jan has a Bachelors degree in Chemistry, which is one of the reasons she so loves pigments, & indeed why she became a watercolour artist.
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Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique & concept. In this exciting new book she really pushes the boundaries of watercolour, showing how to paint a stunning range of flowers throughout the seasons. Everyone loves to paint flowers in spring & summer but Ann inspires you to paint dramatic seedheads, foliage, fruit & berries in autumn & winter, as well as the more traditional flowers & blossoms. She also demonstrates how to create exciting textures by using collage materials like glitter, sequins, salt & gold paint. Divided by seasons into four sections, Experimental Flowers in Watercolour is a practical & inspirational book aimed at the more experienced flower painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level. About the Author Ann Blockley is a well-known & successful watercolour painter & teacher. She is author of five bestselling practical art books, all published by Harper Collins. Ann runs her own very popular watercolour courses, has made a DVD of her painting & regularly writes for Leisure Painter & The Artist magazines. She lives in Gloucestershire. ...

There is an ever-growing interest in exploring unconventional materials, surfaces, & techniques to create distinction, & there is no other in-depth book on the subject of experimentation. Readers looking for an edge & want to push their work further will find this book a valuable resource & source for inspiration. It covers experimental, mixed media painting techniques & approaches in art making, & serves as a follow-up to the successful " Art Revolution", featuring much more in-depth process demonstrations that highlight specific techniques. The book also features new works by the author in a range of subject matter. About the Author: Lisa L. Cyr is an accomplished author & multidisciplinary artist with a content-driven approach. Her articles range from revealing issues that face the creative industry to profiling top talent in the business. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines, books & online. In addition, Cyr's work is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of American Illustration as well as in private collections. Visit her website at cyrstudio.com. ...

A combination of examples, mini-demonstrations & full step-by-step demonstrations show the reader how to master the following concepts: value, colour, negative space and texture.A full range of techniques are explored: pouring, masking, splatter, stippling, resists, collage, scraping & more. The basic skills & techniques are incorporated into full-length demonstrations, showing artists how to apply them creatively in order to paint expressive & personal paintings in a variety of subjects (people, landscapes & flowers). Readers learn how to add texture to their art & to their lives. ...