Solutions to Watercolor Painting Difficulties

Author: (English) John Reedley
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This exquisite, illustrated book, published by the Society of Artists magazine, explains simple methods for solving common problems encountered by art enthusiasts when painting watercolors. These popular artists include: John Reedley, John Mitchell, Judy Witon, Paul Riley, Ray Bocockwell, Juliet Collins, Anouk Norman, Gerard Green, Tom Robb, Barry Heniman, Hillary Jackson, and Sally Fisher. Watercolor Problem Solving covers many topics, such as: subject matters, vibrant statements, understanding browns, depicting the human form, finding gold, and more. This book is valuable for every artist, regardless of their skill level. In this new edition, it specifically addresses the problems faced by watercolor painters. Of course, you will find that the ideas about painting themes are equally applicable to other mediums. Watercolor is a wonderful medium for expressing emotions, offering endless opportunities to depict subjects, but it is also difficult to control. You may need some guidance to help you overcome those tricky issues and unleash your full potential. In this book, you will see many different watercolor problems, covering topics such as: discovering inspiration; achieving the satisfying effects with your chosen colors; developing beautiful scenes from your sketchbooks; creating atmosphere through the control of tones; knowing the right time to stop, recognizing when the painting is complete. The subjects covered are also numerous—landscapes, seascapes, interiors, still lifes, as well as the human form, flowers, and fibers. This book is valuable for every artist, despite their varying levels of skill. Each problem is solved by renowned art teachers who are experienced in teaching and understand students' interests and needs.