- Genre:art
- Sub-genre:Techniques / Watercolor Painting
- Language:English
- Series Title:Painting with Ev Hales
- Series Number:4
- Pages:140
- eBook ISBN:9780987114143
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Overview
An inspiring ebook based on instructional painting ideas and techniques for artists. Utilize the concept of painting less to say more when focusing on still water. Still water is a reflective surface offering the artist many possibilities for evocative and mood filled imagery. Explore the issues related to creating depth across a flat horizontal surface; edge control; tonal gradation and color. All are important aspects discussed at length in this volume. This ebook is relevant to all artists but includes specific watercolor techniques, like glazing and subtle color mixing. Develop an understanding of specific paper surfaces to use for granulation effects.
Description
An inspiring ebook based on instructional painting ideas and techniques for artists. Utilize the concept of painting less to say more when focusing on still water. Still water is a reflective surface offering the artist many possibilities for evocative and mood filled imagery. Explore the issues related to creating depth across a flat horizontal surface; edge control; tonal gradation and color. Soak up the tranquillity and mystique that is inevitably linked to areas with still water. Observe the thought process used to make modifications that improve and complete a painting without over doing it. Learn how to make those changes without letting people know you have needed to. Practical discussions and over 100 images explore the power of suggestion when creating images of still water. This ebook is relevant to any painting medium but includes specific issues for watercolor painters.
