Solutions to Watercolor Painting Difficulties: Practical Methods for Common Watercolor Painting Problems

Author: (English) John Reed and others
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This exquisite illustrated book, published by the Society of Artists magazine, features 12 professional artists explaining simple methods to solve common problems encountered by art enthusiasts when painting watercolors. These popular artists include: John Reed, John Mitchell, Judy Witon, Paul Riley, Ray Bocowill, Juliet Collins, Anouk Norman, Gerard Green, Tom Robb, Barry Heniman, Hillary Jackson, and Sally Fisher. "Solutions to Watercolor Painting Problems" covers a wide range of topics, such as: subject matters, vibrant color choices, understanding browns, depicting the human form, finding gold, and more. This book is valuable to every painter, 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 fantastic 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 unlock your full potential. In this book, you will encounter many different watercolor problems, covering topics such as: discovering inspiration; achieving the satisfying effects you desire 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, including landscapes, seascapes, interiors, still life, as well as the human form, flowers, and fibers. This book is valuable to every painter, despite their varying skill levels. Each problem is solved by renowned art teachers who are experienced in teaching and understand the interests and needs of their students.