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A unique artist's reference offering easy-to-follow, ingenious ideas and techniques for painting 50 popular landscapes in watercolour.Originally published as The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook, this refreshed edition gives more space to the art and brings back into print one of the cornerstone books on landscape painting from an international watercolour master.The 50 landscapes included range from a gentle flower-filled meadow and hazy summer mountains, to a dramatic cliff scene and a rippling stream in sunshine. Each landscape is explored within a hardworking spread through exercises, step-by-step sequences and easy-to-follow instructions; master the principle and technique, and finish with the watercolour painting exercise.The comprehensive introductory section covering basic materials, techniques and colours makes this an indispensable reference for all artists. From snow-covered mountains to tranquil meadows, this unique artist's reference will show you how to paint 50 glorious landscapes in watercolour.Learn the basic techniques required to paint each landscape through the clear illustrations and step-by-step demonstrationsFollow the author's practical advice and ingenious ideas to achieve the best results, and refer to his fantastic finished paintings for further inspirationUse the indispensable introduction to discover the essential materials, basic techniques and key principles for capturing landscapes.The must-have practical reference that no landscape painter should be without!!
List of contents
IntroductionMaterialsCompositionPerspectiveWashesColour50 LandscapesThe LandField of cornMeadow of wild flowersSheep in pastureWindmill on the marshesOpen rolling countrysideMoorlandGolden landscapeMediterranean sceneTrees and UndergrowthTrees by a riverBluebell woodWinter treesSpring blossomsUndergrowthHalated treesSkiesFair weatherDramatic skyStorm and lightningRainbowSunsetMountains and CliffsMountains in snowMountain lakeMisty mountain sceneTree-covered mountainsRocky outcropsMediterranean mountainsLakes, Rivers and SeasLake with swansStream in full flowDeep river waterRowing boat on a lakeBarges on a canalReflectionsShallow water over rocksFallsBoat sailing on the seaYachts in a marinaSandy coveShingle beachCliff sceneSurf breaking over rocksLighthouseEvening beachSunset over low tideMoonlight on waterRoads, Bridges and BuildingsLane with puddlesBuildings in the landscapeLittle bridgeMedieval city and harbourGolden Gate BridgeVenetian bridgeStatue of LibertyClosing thoughtsIndex
About the author
Joe Francis Dowden is a well-known artist, tutor and author specialising in realism in watercolour. He writes for A&I, Painting World and Paint magazine (distributed to members of the SAA). Joe's work has appeared in several partworks, DVDs and on TV, including a demonstration of landscape painting in situ on BBC's UK Style channel. Joe lives in Worthing, UK.
Summary
A unique artist's reference offering easy-to-follow, ingenious ideas and techniques for painting 50 popular landscapes in watercolour.
Originally published as The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook, this refreshed edition gives more space to the art and brings back into print one of the cornerstone books on landscape painting from an international watercolour master.
The 50 landscapes included range from a gentle flower-filled meadow and hazy summer mountains, to a dramatic cliff scene and a rippling stream in sunshine. Each landscape is explored within a hardworking spread through exercises, step-by-step sequences and easy-to-follow instructions; master the principle and technique, and finish with the watercolour painting exercise.
The comprehensive introductory section covering basic materials, techniques and colours makes this an indispensable reference for all artists. From snow-covered mountains to tranquil meadows, this unique artist's reference will show you how to paint 50 glorious landscapes in watercolour.
Learn the basic techniques required to paint each landscape through the clear illustrations and step-by-step demonstrations
Follow the author's practical advice and ingenious ideas to achieve the best results, and refer to his fantastic finished paintings for further inspiration
Use the indispensable introduction to discover the essential materials, basic techniques and key principles for capturing landscapes.
The must-have practical reference that no landscape painter should be without!!
Foreword
A refreshed edition of this bestselling book.
