'These are simple books that make serious art easily accessible even for the raw beginner.' Praise from Henry Malt, ArtbookreviewA poster book, an art pad and a step-by-step painting book all rolled into one! 5 beautiful posters to pull out and frame, along with the watercolor outline and stage-by-stage instructions you need to paint each artwork for yourself.
All the guidance and inspiration you need to paint landscapes in watercolour.
The sky is arguably the most important aspect of a landscape painting. In this practical and informative guide, Geoff Kersey shows you how to paint beautiful and dramatic skies in watercolour.
Expert watercolour landscape painter, Geoff Kersey, explains how to work from photographic reference to produce beautiful paintings. Clear tips and advice are accompanied by Geoff's reference photographs, colour charts, preparatory sketches and finished paintings, and there are full details of the adaptations and creative processes involved.
Both beginners and experienced watercolourists will learn from the fourteen step-by-step demonstrations * There are outlines to pull out so that readers do not need to rely on their drawing skills * Build up painting skills in watercolour while creating beautiful landscape paintings
"Ideal for novice as well as experienced watercolor painters, this guide offers expert instructions for watercolor painters particularly interested in creating detailed landscapes. In addition to presenting invaluable tips on mixing colors, the importance of shadows, and the interpretation of photographs, this handy manual provides hints on how to paint elements familiar to landscapes - buildings, boats, hills and mountains, snow scenes, trees, and water. Tips are clearly presented and demonstrated through the more than 140 instructive illustrations and step-by-step photographs."--Publisher's description.
Three renowned watercolour artists show how to paint landscapes, trees and woodlands and hills and mountains, and outlines are provided to pull out so painters need not rely on their drawing skills.
Learn to paint beautiful, realistic paintings of New York with this practical and inspiring guide. Tracings are provided so that you can avoid the drawing stage, and step by step photographs and instructions make painting accessible to all.
Clear, practical and easy-to-follow, this book draws the reader into understanding the principles of perspective using simple techniques, tips and step-by-step demonstrations.