Capturing the Magic of Light in Watercolor
Capturing the Magic of Light in Watercolor

Author: Susan Bourdet

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-06-19

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1600615481

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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!

Capturing the Magic of Children in Your Paintings
Capturing the Magic of Children in Your Paintings

Author: Jessica Zemsky

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781581802542

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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.

Light in Watercolor
Light in Watercolor

Author: Lucy Willis

Publisher:

Published: 2001-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780788196959

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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.

Painting the Allure of Nature
Painting the Allure of Nature

Author: Susan D. Bourdet

Publisher: Northlight

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781581801644

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Weber shows you how to mix and load paint, shape your brush and apply a variety of intriguing strokes in nine easy-to-follow demonstrations.

Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light
Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light

Author: Elizabeth Kincaid

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 2008-10-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600611933

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Discover simple and effective techniques that will infuse your watercolor paintings with stunning highlights and vivid depths, all demonstrated in clear step-by-step exercises. Inside you will learn how to: Create paintings brimming with color using transparent layering techniques Innovate with masking materials to create crisp edges and eye-catching light effects Use tone and contrast to bring your paintings to life Packed with practical information for using color and light, Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light will transform your art.

Mastering Light in Watercolor
Mastering Light in Watercolor

Author: Kolbie Blume

Publisher: Page Street Publishing

Published: 2023-09-19

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1645679985

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Capture the Beauty of Light in Gorgeous Watercolor Scenes From a lonely mountain highway bathed in midday sun and glittering city lights reflecting off a calm ocean, to a haunted house peeking out of early morning mist and a winter sunset illuminating a snowy forest, this brilliant collection of watercolor masterpieces is an essential primer on representing light in all its varied forms. Artist and author Kolbie Blume breaks complex concepts into easily grasped steps, so that anyone—even beginners—can paint vibrant scenes full of light and luminance. Paintings like Ancient Glow, Twilight Seas and Magic in the Fields allow you to master everything from bright afternoon sunlight and glowing golden hour beams to shimmering starlight and magical misty dawn. Each gorgeous painting teaches you new tricks and techniques to beautifully represent outdoor scenes during any time of the day. Kolbie’s thoughtful, easy-to-follow instructions make it simple to harness color and light in watercolor paintings transforming everyday scenes into something extraordinary.

Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor
Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor

Author: Paul Jackson

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781581805895

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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.

Watercolor Secrets
Watercolor Secrets

Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 2009-08-06

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781600611407

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The how behind the wow Dive deeper into the creative waters that have made North Light Books' Splash: The Best of Watercolor series today's most celebrated showcase of contemporary watercolor paintings. Watercolor Secrets invites you into the studios of 15 Splash artists as they reveal the creative processes behind their stunning work. From meticulous glazes to loose, luscious color, these artists joyfully embrace watercolor in gloriously individual and expressive ways, sharing their unique journeys inspirations and techniques. Step-by-step demonstrations, sketchbook pages and inspiring finished art from 15 modern-day watercolor masters Expert tips on creating stunning color, capturing the magic of light, turning on-location sketches into personal keepsakes, designing compositions with impact, and more A variety of subjects, including flowers, landscapes, waterscapes, city scenes, interiors and portraits Whether you are a watercolor artist looking to make a big splash in your own paintings or simply an admirer of this most magical medium, Watercolor Secrets puts you on the inside track to outstanding art.

Lucy Willis
Lucy Willis

Author: Lucy Willis

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780823027767

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Light and Mood in Watercolour
Light and Mood in Watercolour

Author: David Curtis

Publisher: Anova Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9780713490732

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Stunning watercolour title new in paperback. Leading watercolourist reveals the secrets behind his atmospheric, light-filled paintings. Watercolour is ideal for capturing the transient effects of light and, with compact and lightweight materials, is the perfect medium for plein-air painting. Leading watercolour painter David Curtis is a strong advocate of working on site, observing and capturing changing conditions and effects. In this beautifully illustrated book, he explains in detail his two main methods for working on location – for quick, loose studies and for more controlled and detailed paintings. He also shows how to collect reference material on the spot and develop this into resolved paintings back at the studio. He provides helpful instruction on interpreting light effects, with strong guidance on choosing materials, exploring techniques, composition, tone and colour and associated topics. This invaluable advice is complemented by a wealth of sketches, finished works and step-by-step demonstration paintings to illustrate different points and inspire further ideas. Reference Light and Mood in Watercolour hardback (9780713489552) !-- bullets -- Leading watercolourist reveals the secrets behind his light-filled paintings How to work en plein air to capture the transient effects of light How to collect reference material on location but paint in the studio Bestselling title new in paperback !-- about the author --