He explains all his techniques clearly, from the initial planning and composition of a picture, to choosing colours, applying washes and capturing the glorious subtlety and glow of nature. Dry brush work, splayed brushwork and wet-in-wet are all included, with clear and helpful text accompanied by inspirational paintings and over 50 step-by-step demonstrations. Whatever your skill level, you will be able to develop your own style with this informative, richly-illustrated book.
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Lively skies, misty woodlands, country lanes, quiet harbours and soft reflections - these and more are presented by well-known artist Ray Campbell Smith as he shows how to capture the freshness and beauty of watercolours in his own distinctive style.
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Introduction Planning and composition Materials and equipment More about colour Getting started Now for technique Scottish landscape - step-by-step demonstration Lively skies Sky - step-by-step demonstration Water and reflections Step-by-step demonstration Trees and foliage Buildings People Conclusion Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780855328498
Publisert
2000-05-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Search Press Ltd
Høyde
4 mm
Bredde
209 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
48

Biographical note

Ray Campbell Smith was a prolific and versatile professional painter who specialised in the watercolour medium. He contributed regularly to leading art magazines, and gave lectures, demonstrations and criticisms to art groups. Ray died in 2016, leaving a legacy of several books on art, including some best-sellers, and numerous paintings held in many collections in the UK and abroad.