Encyclopedia Of Colour For Watercolour Artist

Product Description

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.