Watercolour is a demure medium. Conventional wisdom says that it's not the place for experiments or bold use of colours & composition. Throw all that out of the window, says Shirley Trevena. In this remarkable book, she shows you how to get stunning results by ignoring everything you know. Instead, trust your instincts. Analysing ten of her own paintings, she reveals how to capture the heart & essence of your subject by concentrating on colours & shapes. The results are by no means abstracts. Everything is recognisable
- but with an added perspective you could describe as 'the artist's eye'. In this DVD workshop, Shirley explores some of her completed paintings & teaches the techniques used to achieve them. Batsford. Hardback. 128 pages. Colour throughout. 84 mins. Author: Shirley Trevena
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Watercolour is a demure medium. Conventional wisdom says that it's not the place for experiments or bold use of colours & composition. Throw all that out of the window, says Shirley Trevena. In this remarkable book, she shows you how to get stunning results by ignoring everything you know. Instead, trust your instincts. Analysing ten of her own paintings, she reveals how to capture the heart & essence of your subject by concentrating on colours & shapes. The results are by no means abstracts. Everything is recognisable
- but with an added perspective you could describe as 'the artist's eye'. This is not a technical manual. It's about how to see, interpret & tell your viewer how you reacted to your subject. Containing a wealth of information, it will transform the way you work. Beautifully illustrated, written & produced, this book is a delight to own. Batsford. Hardback. 128 pages. Colour throughout. Subject: 13 Subject: 7 Medium: 1 Subject: 10 Author: Shirley Trevena ISBN: 9781906388836 Subject: 11
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Join Terry Harrison as he shows you how to paint an acrylic landscape. He proves how quick & simple painting with acrylics on canvas can be in this book & DVD set, & explains everything you need to know to paint several stunning pieces of art. With similar subjects covered in both the book & the DVD, they make the ideal instruction set. In the DVD Terry demonstrates three beautiful landscapes
- a summer landscape including a stream, a bluebell wood, & a poppy field in Provence. & with the book as well, you will learn how to mix & apply acrylic paint using a range of brushes, as well as a selection of even more landscapes including a snow scene. If you have always wanted to give acrylic painting a go but haven't had the courage or the inspiration, then Terry is the perfect man to coax you into it. He will show you how to achieve impressive results with this versatile medium. Using a combination of simple techniques & hints you will be obtaining the best results in no time. This book is an ideal introduction to painting with acrylics & will be a source of inspiration both for beginners & for more experienced artists. For the DVD on its own please order THBWAD For the Book on its own please order THBWAB Book/DVD Set: Search Press. 128 pages. Paperback. Colour throughout. DVD: 90 mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Author: Terry Harrison Tape Length: 90 mins
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