This book introduces the concept of realistic abstract painting
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Geoff Kersey shares his mastery of watercolour techniques in this detailed & fascinating guide to painting skies in landscapes. Beginning with invaluable advice on sketching using photographs colour & mastering sky painting techniques he goes on to demonstrate six beautiful paintings with remarkable skies. Learn how to paint a clear winter sky over a crisp snowscene a sky reflected in water a stormy sky a sunset in Venice & more. Both beginners to watercolour & experienced painters will benefit from this essential guide to painting skies. ...

Its 1882. When the creak of the garden gate one autumn afternoon sounds the arrival of an unexpected stranger William Trenchard is puzzled but not alarmed. He cannot possibly know the destruction this visitor will wreak on all he holds dear. The stranger is James Norton who claims to be the man Williams wife Constance was once engaged to & who was reported to have committed suicide eleven years ago. Trenchard fears the loss of his wifes affections but he is forced to plumb the depths of his own despair before the dark secrets of the Davenall family can finally
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All watercolour landscape artists need to know how to paint water & in this book Terry Harrison excels in demystifying the painting process. Here he shares his expert advice & no nonsense tips & techniques for producing quick effective paintings of water. There are two- or three-step exercises for painting water in all its varied moods & situations including ripples reflections puddles streams breaking waves choppy water surf bridges riverbeds boats & much more. There are then ten step-by-step demonstrations that can be produced in half an hour: a misty lake track with puddles ford waterfall lazy river stormy sea cliffs fishing from a boat sunset estuary & fishing boat. ...

Terry Harrison uses his wealth of experience to show how to paint watercolour landscapes the easy way. Terry's own range of brushes are purpose made to help painters create the best effects with minimum effort. This book explains what all the brushes can be used for & shows what techniques are needed for landscape painting. There is then a series of beautiful step-by-step demonstrations showing the brushes & techniques in action. Following on from Terry's hugely successful Brush With Watercolour this book has more effects more techniques & more beautiful paintings. ...

Capture the beauty & charm of wonderful weathered buildings! Paint may fade & iron may rust but the character of buildings strengthens with age. Join Claudia Nice as she shows you how to portray the mellow hues weathered wood cracked windowpanes & other imperfections that make old buildings perfectly wonderful subjects to paint. Using the exciting combination of pen ink & watercolor Claudia will help you discover the joy of painting barns farmhouses painted ladies southern mansions & other beautiful classic buildings. Like a treasured artist's journal this book is filled with art inspiration & handwritten notes along with Claudia's friendly step-by-step instruction. ...

Arnold Lowrey presents a lively inspirational introduction to acrylics which illustrates the versatility & beauty of this wonderful medium. Acrylic paint is easy to use it dries quickly & many different effects can be created from washes & glazes to exciting textural finishes. It is an ideal medium for anyone starting to paint but it also offers challenges to the more experienced artist because of its quick drying properties & versatility. Watercolour & oil painting techniques can be used either on their own or combined to create paintings full of depth mood & atmosphere & there is the added benefit that the paints are watersoluble. Using over 100 step-by-step photographs in a sequence of simple demonstrations Arnold shows how to paint landscapes seascapes & buildings & he also illustrates how to change daylight into night & sunlight into mist using transparent glazing effects. With his help you can create sparkling pictures full of life atmosphere & depth. ...

Acrylics are versatile & can be used in many different ways; they also have unique qualities & can be painted on to canvas paper wood or board. Using a sequence of inspirational pictures & specially commissioned step-by-step photographs Wendy Jelbert shows how to use this medium to create pure acrylic scumbling & impasto effects blended washes glazes of colour & more. She takes you through all the stages of creating a painting from the basic brushwork to final details illustrating how to capture light & shade tone & form. Whatever your skill level you will be able to develop your own style & techniques with this invaluable guide. ...

Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide she teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of this accessible art form. From selecting the right materials to learning the fundamentals of composition Maggie starts with the basics & progresses to 21 complete pastel demonstrations that detail specific painting techniques & effects. Youll learn how to: Create depth & movement with color Paint using a range of strokes Blend colors to create luminous skies reflections & more Underpaint to achieve brilliant light & deep shadows Mix pastels with watercolor & gouache to create fluid effects Create new compositions from photographs In addition to step-by-step guidance youll be inspired by the work of ten nationally renowned pastel artists. Their contributions to this book illustrate the limitless possibilities of pastel painting & offer additional insight for working with this versatile medium. Maggie also

Includes:: dozens of helpful sidebars to help you save time avoid mistakes & work more efficiently. With its blend of visual instruction thorough guidance & breathtaking artwork this is the only guide you need to experience the joy & satisfaction of painting with pastels.

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William Newton provides an inspirational & practical guide to painting beautiful watercolours & shows how to capture the exciting qualities of this wonderful medium. Using over 60 step-by-step photographs he illustrates all the basic techniques explaining how to create transparent washes luminous colours light shade & atmosphere. The book takes you through all the stages of painting a picture from simple brush strokes to final details. Whatever your skill level you will be able to develop your own style using the demonstrations & exercises featured in these pages. ...