Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions: Learn To Solve The Most Common Painting Problems
by Charles Reid
from North Light Books
As one of the most sought after workshop instructors, Charles Reid possesses certain skills that set him apart from his students. In Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions, he shares that knowledge with readers, teaching them how to become better watercolorists. Through before and after photos of various paintings, the author clearly identifies the existing problems in the painting and provides a detailed action plan with solutions to rectify the issue. A variety of topics are covered such as still life, figures, landscapes and more. Readers will appreciate the clear step-by-step format, which makes the solutions easy to understand and implement.
Landscape Painting Inside and Out: Capture the Vitality of Outdoor Painting in Your Studio With Oils
by Kevin D. MacPherson
from North Light Books
Offers down-to-earth advice on painting gorgeous outdoors scenes through 10 step-by-step demos Teaches painters how to master the art of observation Shows readers how to translate field notes and sketches into fully realized studio paintings The overwhelming beauty of the outdoors is one of the most inspiring - and elusive - subjects for painters. With Landscape Painting Inside and Out, Kevin Macphearson first shows readers how to see like an artist, then teaches them how to recreate their vision into stunningly realistic outdoors scenes. His insightful process encourages readers to focus on the small details to achieve big results.
The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook - Landscapes
by Gordon Mackenzie
from North Light Books
This inspiring guide provides artists with the knowledge they need to paint watercolor landscapes. It features easy-to-follow exercises illustrated in an accessible format that invites readers to jump in and begin painting right away. Artists of all skill levels will learn from:
-30 step-by-step demonstrations
-Chapters that focus on basic landscape elements, such as land, water and sky
-Special mini demos for capturing important details, including trees, mountains, waves, clouds, sunsets and more.
Most importantly, this guide's instruction teaches artists the foundations of strong composition and encourages them to pursue their own individual style to create landscapes that are compelling and unique.
Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting
by John F. Carlson
from Dover Publications
Oil Painter's Solution Book Landscapes: XX Answers to Your Oil Painting Questions
by Elizabeth Tolley
from North Light Books
The must-have reference for every oil painter!
Spend less time reading and more time painting with award-winning artist and instructor Elizabeth Tolley as she answers over 100 of the most pressing questions artists have about painting landscapes in oil. The handy Q&A format covers everything from basic brush techniques to deciding what to paint first while on location. Learn how to:
- Choose the right materials for you
- Prepare indoor and outdoor workspaces
- Design spectacular compositions
- Select eye-catching color for visual impact
- Paint with new brushstrokes and techniques
- Evaluate your own work
Popular Landscape Questions Include:
What type of palette should I use?
How do I divide space in my painting?
How does light change at different times of day?
Can I work back into a dry painting?
How can I see and correct mistakes?
Get the answers to all these questions and more!
Painting the Impressionist Landscape: Lessons in Interpreting Light and Color
by Lois Griffel
from Watson-Guptill
Painting the Landscape in Pastel
by Albert Handell
from Watson-Guptill
Known for his use of luminous color, Albert Handell, whose lush landscapes light up these pages, provides lucid instructions to help first-time pastelists achieve impressive results as soon as they begin working with the medium.
After reviewing pastel supplies, the author discusses landscape composition and how to establish large shapes first, abstract certain areas, develop a focal point, work from dark to light, and capture the illusion of reality through color. Stepped demonstrations isolate specific landscape aspects, showing how the pastelist depicts skies, trees, buildings, water, rocks, woods, snow, and light.
Roy Lang's Sea & Sky in Oils: Painting the Atmosphere & Majesty of the Sea
by Roy Lang
from Search Press
Award-winning artist Roy Lang shows artists how to capture in oils the power and majesty of water and air in this guidebook. Instructing readers on how the sea and sky interact in nature and how to portray their many moods, this study includes detailed sections on the properties of light and atmosphere to provide an ideal starting point for beginners. From selecting the proper materials to understanding composition, this manual features dozens of expert hints and tips for any level of artist and contains two step-by-step demonstrations that explain how to paint the sea and sky.
Jerry Yarnell's Landscape Painting Secrets
by Jerry Yarnell
from North Light Books
In Jerry Yarnell's Landscape Painting Secrets, readers will refresh their knowledge of basic acrylic painting (materials, terminology, color mixing, working with values and simple generic techniques) before mastering landscape elements that will take their painting to a new level. Intermediate to advanced landscape painting techniques will be presented in quick 4-8 step demos including water, land, trees, sky and atmospheric conditions plus readers will find 2 complete landscape scenes that they can paint step-by-step utilizing many of the techniques featured in the book.
Creating Nature in Watercolor: An Artist's Guide
by Cathy Johnson
from North Light Books
Experience Nature with an Artist's Eye
"There are so many reasons to work outdoors: to drink in the beauty of nature; to find fresh, evocative, inspiring and challenging subjects; to spend time in the quiet places; to capture the liveliness of birds or the grace of a red fox; to learn about your environment; to perfect your skill; and just to be out where it's achingly beautiful. Whether you take a painting vacation, a field trip led by a naturalist/artist, a trip to some exotic, untouched locale or find painting subjects virtually in your own backyard, you will find subjects enough for a lifetime." Cathy Johnson
This guide is a rare opportunity to experience the joy of painting nature with Cathy Johnson, a beloved artist, naturalist and teacher. With lively instruction and an approachable style, Cathy takes you on an enjoyable hike through the great outdoors, showing you how to see and paint the wonders of nature in a whole new way.
Open this unique guide and see how achievable and fun watercolor can be. With dozens of examples of her own work, along with 15 complete step-by-step demonstrations, Cathy shows you how to capture a range of environments. You'll explore the beauty of the open desert, the shady stillness of an old forest, the dancing cascades of a rushing waterfall, and much more. Habitats are arranged by chapter, featuring:
- Forests & Trees--with details covering leaves, bark, ferns, birds and seasonal changes
- Lakes, Rivers, Creeks & Ponds--including still water, reflections, wave patterns, fish and waterfalls
- Prairies, Meadows & Fields--with guidance for painting wildflowers, butterflies open ranges, farmland, prairie animals and more
- Mountains--including trees of western and eastern mountains, wildlife and indigenous plants and flowers
- Deserts--with specific instruction for painting desert plants, animals and more
- Humans in Nature--including canoes, campfires and fishing trips
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