Hazel Soan is one of the foremost exponents of loose watercolour working today & it's the quality of light that suffuses her work, as much as anything else that has contributed to her immense popularity. She's every inch a painter's painter. In this, her latest book, she looks at a wide & varied range of techniques from when to choose transparent or opaque colours, using a limited palette, layering, wet-in-wet & using brushwork to shape your subject & lay washes. The thing is, though, that at no point does this feel like a technical manual. There are no step-by-step demonstrations &, as ever, Hazel teaches by example: "explore this, try that, here's what I mean", so that the result is a constant stream of inspiring paintings that can't help but get you hurrying off to pick up your brushes. You'll think you're looking at a book of wonderful pictures, but you're learning every time you turn the page. Batsford. Hardback. 128 pages. Colour throughout Author: Hazel Soan ISBN: 9781906388737 ...

The accompanying DVD gives an inspirational insight into the secrets of successful watercolour painting. Hazel focuses on the use of transparent & opaque watercolours & demonstrates these characteristics by painting a charming crocus, some vibrant red apples & a wild elephant. She also explains how to gain real control in wet-in-wet blending & draws your attention to the role of gravity. Painting a group of backlit figures, Hazel also looks at counter-change, emphasising the value of tone & the suggestion of the third dimension through light & shade. The DVD's bonus feature also demonstrates how to add those all important finishing touches! DVD: 80mins 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: Hazel Soan Tape Length: 62 mins ...

From Anemone to Water Lily, this unique artist's reference offers easy to follow plant specific information on how to paint 50 of today's most popular flowers. The Flower Index explores each flower within a spread, showing through clear illustrations how to draw the basic flower shape & how to paint a detailed flower bloom; further suggestions for designing & enhancing compositions are also provided. There is full practical instruction for painting each flower through a series of annotated illustrations & step by step instruction, as well as the essential colour palette. To ensure this is the indispensable reference for all artists, there is also a full introduction section covering basic materials, techniques & colour. Book: David & Charles. Paperback. 128 pages. Colour throughout Author: Jill Bays ISBN: 9780715322482 ...

Capture the beauty of a landscape with this easy-to-use guide to drawing. Step-by-step instructions lead you through all the drawing & composition techniques you need to get started, with tips on choosing a view & capturing the essential elements of the scene. Features a comprehensive guide to materials, including graphite & coloured pencils, charcoal, conte, pen & ink, & pastels. A gallery of inspiring works from other artists & a directory of landscape photographs mean you can get started straight away. Book: Search Press. Spiralbound Hardback. 192 pages. Colour throughout ISBN: 9781844483259 Author: Hazel Harrison ...

Please note this set is now only available with the paperback version of the book as the hardback is now sold out & discontinued. A unique artist's reference book & DVD set, from popular artist & teacher Joe Francis Dowden. Both offer easy-to-follow, ingenious ideas & techniques for painting popular landscapes in watercolour. The 50 landscape projects, provided in the book, range from a gentle flower-filled meadow & hazy summer mountains to a dramatic cliff scene & rippling stream in sunshine, with four of those projects demonstrated on the DVD. Each landscape is explored within a hardworking spread through exercises, step-by-step sequences & easy-to-follow instructions; master the principle & technique, & finish with the watercolour painting exercise. The comprehensive introductory section covering basic materials, techniques & colours makes this an indispensable reference for all artists. Whether it's L&, Sea or Sky
- Joe has got something to whet everyone's appetite! Book & DVD
- David & Charles. Paperback. 128 pages. 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: Joe Francis Dowden Medium: 1 Subject: 2


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From a waterfall & spring blossom scene, a landscape with puddles & a dramatic skyscape, Joe Dowden shows you how to work watercolours with masking fluid. By demonstrating simple techniques, Joe demonstrates how to create soft focus shadows, clouds of mist & shafts of light to add drama to the illustrations he even makes use of an old ruined masking brush! With a simple approach & easy to follow guidance this DVD will provide you with the skills to create your very own realistic landscape. 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. MATERIALS USED SAA Kolinsky Sable Brushes SKR12
- Round size 12 SKR08
- Round size 8 SKR06
- Round size 6 SKR03
- Round size 3 SKG02
- Rigger size 2 SAA Artists Watercolours SAAW14102
- French Ultramarine SAAW14204
- Burnt Umber SAAW14202
- Burnt Sienna SAAW14110
- Tropical Phthalo Blue SAAW14308
- Phthalo Green SAAW14612
- Naples Yellow Hue SAAW14606
- Cadmium Yellow SAAW14508
- Rose Madder SAAW14704
- Opaque White SAAW14506
- Cadmium Red SAAW14502
- Alizarin Crimson SAAW14604
- Yellow Ochre SAAW14104
- Cobalt Blue A3Q
- 140lb Arches NOT RA3Q
- 140lb Arches ROUGH SAAMS1
- SAA Masking Fluid Set CS1WSF
- Colour Shapers Author: Joe Francis Dowden Tape Length: 90 mins





















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Janet's clear & straightforward approach produces stunning flower paintings that are every bit as vibrant as the flowers themselves. ...

Explore the unique relationship between art & nature with professional artist Jean-Claude Chaillou. This superb book offers ...

This book explores traditional watercolour as well as more experimental methods & tricks of the trade. It also covers techniques in context, showing how particular skills are ideally suited to particular subjects &

Includes:: a range of new finished works by internationally recognised artists. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 144 Pages. Colour throughout ISBN: 9781844486496 Author: Diana Craig Medium: 1

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The third book in this extremely popular series by John Barber, ' The Oil Paint Colour Wheel Book' is ideal for those wishing to learn the basics of colour mixing in oils. This straightforward guide takes you through the materials, equipment & basic techniques before guiding you step-by-step through eight beautiful projects. There's a real mixture to choose from, including: Mushrooms Still Life, Venetian Bridge, Colonsay Seascape, Roses, Light in the Wood, Cockerel, Castle at Chillon & Italian Market. As you work through the projects you will learn more about painting with oils & how to achieve the effects you are looking for
- once you've completed the final project you will see just how much your oil painting technique has improved! Book: Search Press. Paperback. 160 pages. Colour throughout Author: John Barber ISBN: 9781844484287
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