Watercolours (Collins Learn to Paint) - Softcover

Crawshaw, Alwyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 000413348X ISBN 13: 9780004133485

Publisher: Collins, 1998

Synopsis

Discover the excitement of painting in watercolour under the expert guidance of well-known TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw. This volume in the renowned Learn to Paint series is the only introduction you will need to the world of watercolours.

Each title in the best-selling 'Learn to Paint' series is written by a professional working artist and offers the leisure painter a personal course of art instruction. Here well-known and loved TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw clearly describes all the basic techniques of painting in watercolour, and provides many practical exercises and step-by-step demonstration paintings.

The book includes:
· advice on materials and equipment
· basic techniques and methods
· help with brush effects
· how to mix colours
· help with composition

This is the only guide you’ll need to learn how to paint watercolours with skill and confidence.

About this title

About the Author:

Alwyn Crawshaw has written over 25 books on art instruction, all published by HarperCollins. He has a huge following among amateur painters and has made 8 successful TV series on Channel 4 and the Discovery Channel, as well as many videos on painting. Amongst other acheivements, Alwyn founded the Society of Amateur Artists, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a past president of the National Acrylic Painters’ Association. He regularly contributes to Leisure Painter magazine.

Synopsis:

This beginner's guide to using watercolours is part of a series which offers step-by-step demonstrations, easy-to-follow advice and hints, and tips and techniques from working artists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 000413348X
• ISBN 13: 9780004133485
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64