Richard Taylor
For many aspiring artists, their first experiments with creating art are made with watercolours, perhaps the most accessible of all the media. Complete Watercolour Course is an easy-to-follow guide to this classic form of composition, and is suitable for both... Read moreRead less
For many aspiring artists, their first experiments with creating art are made with watercolours, perhaps the most accessible of all the media. Complete Watercolour Course is an easy-to-follow guide to this classic form of composition, and is suitable for both beginners and experts alike. Using a step-by-step format, with full colour photographs illustrating each stage of each individual project, the book demonstrates how many different styles of watercolour paintings are created.
Beginning with a section on the equipment needed and general techniques, such as mixing colours, the book moves on to guiding the artist through projects in the areas of landscape, still life and portrait, interior, as well as gouache and mixed media. Handy hint boxes provide extra tips, while expert advice addresses special areas such as creating depth or texture.
Complete Watercolour Course is the ideal companion for someone exploring all aspects of watercolour art, whether painting autumnal country scenes or cityscapes, portraits or using mixed media. With an authoritative yet easy-to-follow text, the book is a highly illustrated compendium of tips and techniques to guide even the least experienced artists to creating stunning images.
Format: 285 x 220mm
Extent: 256pp
Word count: 70,000
Illustrations: Over 700 col photos
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