Basic watercolor

A range of artists share their very different approaches to watercolour painting, to give the reader an idea of how adaptable and enjoyable this medium is. Covering the definition of watercolour and the practical materials needed, this guide also takes readers through the drawing involved and the specifics of painting landscapes, gardens, still lifes and portraits.

Covering the definition of watercolour and the practical materials needed, this guide also takes readers through the drawing involved and the particularities of painting landscapes, gardens, still lifes and portraits. It also looks at the use of coloured paper and opaque paint, and explores a variety of contemporary artists who use watercolour. Watercolour has an anomalous position in the visual arts.Contradictory ideas that it is very difficult to use and that it is a medium for beginners mean that it has long been neglected in favour of oil and acrylic paints. But although watercolour painting has particular difficulties, is transparent and therefore quite unforgiving, its advantages are enormous.It is light and easy to transport the tools, it is easy to clean and prepare, it is unobtrusive, and much of the material you need is already at home: a glass jar, water and don't forget the most important thing: toilet paper. Watercolour is also a great and ever-evolving challenge, and can be used in so many ways, this book is full of practical information and artistic inspiration for painters.

• Pages: 208
• Language: English
• Author: Charles Williams
• Year: 2014
• MODEL: 9780719807411

Publisher: Robert Hale