Handbook Of Watercolour Tips & Techniques

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Here you will find everything you need to know about how to create beautiful, pictures, with top tips & advice from four leading artists. The 20 detailed step-by-step demonstrations include a fantastic range of techniques & take you through all the stages, from laying down initial washes to capturing atmosphere & mood. Using his vibrant and colourful palette, Arnold Lowrey starts off with expert advice on all the techniques needed for creating interesting pictures, from laying initial washes to adding interest & detail. Wendy Jelbert follows on, showing how to transform sketches into finished paintings, with advice on capturing special moments, creating light & shade & recording happy memories. Perspective is an important part of the painting process & Geoff Kersey shows how to create an impression of depth & distance using dramatic skies & elements in the landscape. Finally, Barry Herniman explores the effects of sunlight, shadows, mist & stormy skies on a range of popular subjects. This book is an invaluable addition to any artist's library, with the authors revealing the secrets & delights of capturing many different subjects from early morning landscapes to rural buildings, seascapes and more. Previously published as Watercolour Tips & Techniques, ISBN 9781844483037 About the Author Arnold Lowrey has been painting in a variety of media for over twenty-five years. He exhibits his paintings in Wales & London. Wendy Jelbert is a teacher & professional artist who works in pastels, oils, acrylics, inks & watercolours. Geoff Kersey is an experienced watercolourist & is much in demand as a teacher & demonstrator. He lives & works in Derbyshire. Barry Herniman travels extensively tutoring workshops & demonstrations & has had exhibitions in Engl&, Canada & the USA.