[(Just Add Watercolour : Inspiration andamp; Painting Techniques from Contemporary Artists)] [By (author) Helen Birch] published on (January. 2015)

[(Just Add Watercolour : Inspiration andamp; Painting Techniques from Contemporary Artists)] [By (author) Helen Birch] published on (January. 2015)Paperback Publisher: Frances Lincoln s Ltd (January 29 2015) Language: English ASIN: B01BOEERCM

Don't put off your artistic life another day

The topics include: About Acrylic Paint -- Types of acrylics comparative advantages how to read a paint label using mediums and additives gesso and varnish Materials and Equipment -- Art supply shopping palettes masking special effects tools brushes knives and shapers airbrush supports surface preparation the studio The Foundation -- Color theory mixing colors size and dimensions order of work using references transferring images painting whites grays and blacks Techniques -- Underpainting washes wet in wet adding salt and alcohol blending dry brush and scumbling pouring masking and stenciling grisaille glazing impasto sgraffito spattering sponging stamping decalcomania airbrushing Surface and Form -- Still life wood glass metals fabric paper flowers and leaves portrait skin hair animals feathers landscape water clouds shrubs and trees stone and brick Be a Pro -- Ethical behavior competitions/exhibits art community consistency painting titles keeping records recording your work framing shipping reproductions social media tuition

ISBN-13: 978-0486834313

Using watercolors gouache or any other water-based medium dive into color theory and explore your personal style while playing with a balanced blend of experiments and color meditations

The heart of the book is a directory of 200 motifs starting with the Four Gentlemenâ

ISBN-13: 978-1633221956

The book also includes 3 larger paintings that demonstrate how you can combine the elements you have learned into vibrant atmospheric landscapes

Jam packed with fresh ideas adventurous tips and techniques detailed theory and engaging exercises this book allows you to develop and practise your skills in a free and expressive way

It's the interplay between water and paint that makes this medium so exciting

but your drawing skills let you down

Draw closer to God and creatively unlock more of the Good Book

There are instructions on setting up your studio and how to produce the detailed drawings