Full Description
Ray Campbell Smith shares his years of experience in this book packed full of tips for watercolour painters. Learn all you need to know, from the the tools of the trade, choosing what to paint and avoiding and correcting mistakes, to how to paint skies, water, foliage and more. The tips are clearly presented and explained, and illustrated by many beautiful and accomplished paintings. They will help unravel the mysteries of the watercolour medium for those new to painting and also for more experienced watercolourists on the lookout for tips from a true master.
Contents
About the author6 Introduction8 Tools of the trade10 What shall I paint?20 Composition26 Tone32 The effects of light36 Use of colour42 Aerial perspective52 Techniques56 Watercolour problems62 Painting skies70 Painting backgrounds78 Painting foregrounds80 Features of the landscape84 Index96
