Capturing The Magic Of Light In Watercolor

Transform your paintings from ordinary to extraordinary - with light! Want to paint light-filled watercolors that reach out and draw viewers in? In this book, award-winning watercolorist and teacher Susan Bourdet shows you how. Through simple concepts and detailed step-by-step demonstrations, Susan demystifies the process of successfully depicting light in watercolor. You'll learn how to: • Create convincing light effects and rich shadows • Depict different light angles and times of day • Render light on a variety of subjects, from feathers and fur to flowers, water and textures • Take reference photos with exciting light and combine them into a believable composition that speaks to your viewers It's all the information you'll need to capture the magic of light in your watercolors! Includes 23 step-by-step demonstrations!

This book will help you capture the magical quality of light in your watercolors with: practical information on watercolor techniques; many step-by-step demonstrations; & suggestions on where to look for ideas & inspiration. Chapters: portrait of the artist & writer Lucy Willis; materials & equipment; working with watercolor; the importance of tone; light & shadow; ideas & inspiration; painting watercolors indoors; painting watercolors outdoors; & figures & portraits. The instructions are accompanied by demonstrations of how to paint a teapot, archway, hellebores in a jug, highchair, garden steps, & a person. Numerous color illustrations.

From soft, atmospheric effects to powerful images, this guide provides artists with the insight and instruction they need to illuminate their paintings with the magic of light.Utilizing seven complete painting demonstrations, artists will learn how light behaves, where and how to find the best light, and how to use the personality of light to express the feeling and character of a subject. In-depth guidance features specific instruction for capturing light effects on glass, metal, water, landscapes and architecture- and also offers methods for experimenting with candlelight, shadows and more.

A guide to painting birds and flowers in watercolor, discussing tools, prepration, color, and application skills; explaining how to find and use ideas from nature; examining basic and specific watercolor techniques; and including four detailed step-by-step demonstrations.

Expand your artistic horizons with watercolor! Watercolor is a fun, challenging medium that captures the magic of light and color. Now world-renowned artist and instructor Claudia Nice helps you get started in watercolor today. In Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice, you'll start with the very basics, learning new techniques as you paint. Detailed instructions and step-by-step artwork show you how to: • Explore the amazing variety of effects you can get by painting watercolors on dry, damp or wet paper • Mix paint and water to create a variety of soft, beautiful washes • Use fun and easy techniques such as spatter, sponging and stamping to bring a lively new look to your work • Blend colors on your palette to capture the precise shade you're seeking • Use your brushes, papers and paints to produce wonderful textural effects Throughout, you'll find helpful troubleshooting tips, practical exercises, and Claudia's encouraging advice - all so you, too, can become a watercolor pro.

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The irrepressible nature of children makes them charming subjects for paintings, as well as a real challenge to actually paint. In this book, suitable for artists working in all of the most popular mediums, Jessica Zemsky shares the lessons she's learned in her many years of painting children, including:- Nine step-by-step demonstrations that illustrate her personal techniques- Special guidelines for portraying children being themselves--at play, with siblings or pets--rather than in formal portraits- Advice for everything from finding natural poses to rendering the varied textures of children's skin and hair- Tips for working in watercolor, acrylic, gouache, oil and pastel- Plus delightful anecdotes and firsthand lessonsJessica Zemsky and her artist husband share a cabin studio in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana.

Known for her glorious, light-filled paintings, Marilyn Simandle shares her secrets for evoking the celebrated "glow" of watercolor. The book includes a series of step-by-step demonstrations, each building on the one before it. 182 color illustrations.