New Century Watercolor Techniques

Author: (USA) Mel Stabin
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Mel Stabin is a renowned American watercolor painter who has won numerous awards for watercolor art. His works have been exhibited in the United States and around the world and are widely collected by groups and individuals. This book is a summary of his decades of painting practice. He provides a comprehensive, detailed, and vivid explanation of various techniques and different subjects in watercolor painting, covering aspects such as watercolor materials and tools, the conception of a composition, quickly establishing the light and shadow relationships of a scene, basic knowledge of color, drawing portraits, and landscape sketches. The demonstration illustrations in the book are exquisite, the steps are clear, and the techniques are presented concisely and distinctly. Since its publication, the book has consistently ranked at the top of the U.S. technique book bestseller lists and is the preferred teaching material for art school students, teachers, and art enthusiasts.