Part 1 This inspiring DVD is packed full of helpful advice for the beginner or improver. Through various demonstrations Trudy is able to highlight common mistakes & how to rectify them. Trudy also shows how to tackle tonal value & shadowing techniques & explores control & blending from basic brush strokes. Subjects covered include flowers, buildings, trees & fencing Part 2 Trudy explores the colours to use in your composition in more detail & shows how to improve your techniques in simple steps. Subjects featured include buildings, skies, stone walls, a statue & a fluffy toy dog. By the end of the DVD you will have learnt all the techniques required to create the perfect picture. Double DVD: 130 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: Trudy Friend Tape Length: 130 mins ...

Charles re-creates four paintings which were originally completed by amateurs: Organic Harvest, St Paul's Cathedral from the Millenium Bridge, Self Portrait & Morning Stroll. As he paints he reveals how to solve many of the issues beginner & intermediate artists face. With Charles' help you will be able to tackle any imaginable watercolour problem & signifancly improve your paintings! 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. Tape Length: 120 mins Author: Charles Reid ...

Hazel creates stunning textural effects in watercolour that are bound to improve your painting. She'll take you through six ...

Watercolour is the most popular medium but it is not very forgiving. Terry shows you how to get the best from your watercolour painting. His simple & easy to follow techniques will help you to enjoy your painting & succeed. He shows you how to inject life into your paintings with some very simple techniques including the use of a household sponge & masking fluid. Terry Harrison will inspire you to paint with success in watercolour. DVD: 65 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. Subject: 2 Medium: 1 Author: Terry Harrison Tape Length: 65 mins ...

Paint beautiful floral landscapes filled with colour, mood & character in watercolour! Ann Mortimer will show you that you can paint anything that inspires you, from daffodils growing naturally along riverbanks, hollyhocks emerging from cracks in paving slabs to carpets of misty bluebells cloaking woodland floors. Ann will demonstrate how to use watercolour, how to control it...but not control it too much, helping you to create some stunning & unique paintings. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 96 pages. Colour throughout Author: Ann Mortimer ISBN: 9781844483310 Medium: 1 Subject: 10 ...

Everything you want to know about painting flowers & plants
- a complete inspirational course for all those interested in capturing
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Richard Bolton reveals how to capture the atmosphere, beauty & drama of skies, water, trees, hills, mountains & much more. Using over 80 step-by-step photographs & many inspirational paintings, he shows how to create sparkling, original watercolour landscapes. Richard starts with the basics of painting in watercolour & then moves on to demonstrate certain techniques by providing step-by-step examples that are easy to follow. The techniques shown cover many effects that you may want to use when painting landscapes & nature. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 96 pages. Colour throughout Medium: 1 Author: Richard Bolton ISBN: 0855329890 Subject: 2 ...

If you want to learn how to capture the drama, mystery & changing qualities of mood & atmosphere, take a look at this book! The glowing transparency & sponteneity of watercolour makes it an ideal medium for exploring the effects fo sunlight, shadows, mist, stormy skies & more. Easy techniques for creating realistic effects are demonstrated in a series of stunning demonstrations. In his enthusiastic & practical manner, Barry guides you through all the different stages, revealing paintings rich in atmosphere, from tranquil river scenes & misty woodlands to dramatic landscapes & inspiring seascapes. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 96 pages. Colour throughout Medium: 1 Author: Barry Herniman ISBN: 1844480011 Subject: 2 Subject: 10 Subject: 11 ...

Joe Dowden demonstrates how to capture the beauty & freshness of watercolours, revealing the secrets & delights of painting tranquil lakes, rippling rivers, dappled streams, sunlit estuaries, dramatic seascapes, trees, foliage & more. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 96 pages. Colour throughout Author: Joe Francis Dowden ISBN: 190397500X Subject: 10 Medium: 1 ...

Clear, practical & easy-to-follow, this book draws the reader into understanding the principles of perspective using simple techniques, tips & step-by-step demonstrations. From sketches through to final paintings, Geoff shows how to incorporate linear & aerial perspective, how to create depth & distance with light & shade, & how to breathe a sense of realism into a picture. Flat, dull landscapes can be changed into vibrant scenes full of life with sunlight & shadows; distance can be enhanced by placing warm colours in the foreground & cool colours in the background; foreground detail & soft background images can lead your eye into a picture. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 96 pages. Colour throughout Medium: 1 Author: Geoff Kersey ISBN: 1844480143 Subject: 2 ...