Collins Artist's Studio - Vibrant Watercolours - Hardcover

Shirley Trevena

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007225237 ISBN 13: 9780007225231

Publisher: Collins, 2006

Synopsis

Shirley Trevena is well known for her vibrant use of colour. In this superbly illustrated book in Collins Artist’s Studio series she focuses on using colour in particularly creative and innovative ways, offering the intermediate painter new insights into this essential aspect of painting.

Colour is one of the most important subjects for the painter and all artists find it fascinating, but also at times challenging. Shirley Trevena’s masterful use of colour is widely recognized and in this book she explores all aspects of using colour in innovative and occasionally unorthodox ways, resulting in watercolours that are a riot of dynamic colour.

Colour theory is looked at through a series of simple exercises that illustrate how the principles work in practice, and there are sections on using just single colours and neutrals, and how to mix colours in unusual ways. The role of colour to evoke mood and atmosphere is also covered, and throughout the book Shirley’s stunning watercolours provide valuable inspiration for artists looking to develop their own style.

Practical exercises, projects, step-by-step demonstrations and studio tips are included, as well as work by 15 other professional artists to provide a broader view.

About this title

Review:

`...buy it if you care about art at all, you won't be
disappointed' -- Art Book Review 4th October 2006

Synopsis:

This is the third title in Collins' new "Artist's Studio" series for the intermediate painter. Shirley Trevena, author of the very successful "Taking Risks with Watercolour", is well known for her vibrant use of colour and, in this superbly illustrated book, she focuses on using colour in particularly creative and innovative ways. Colour is one of the most important aspects of painting and all artists find it a fascinating, but at times challenging, subject. Shirley Trevena's masterful use of colour is widely recognized and, in this book, she explores all aspects of using colour in innovative and occasionally unorthodox ways, resulting in watercolours that are a riot of dynamic colour. Colour theory is looked at through a series of simple exercises that illustrate how the principles work in practice, and there are fascinating sections on using just single colours and neutrals, and how to mix colours in unusual ways to create interesting and sometimes unconventional effects. The role of colour to evoke mood and atmosphere is also covered, and throughout the book Shirley's stunning watercolours provide valuable inspiration for artists looking to develop their own style.

The key features of the book include: Explore Further exercises; Studio Tips; practical projects; Food for Thought discussion points; and, step-by-step demonstrations. In addition, to provide a broader view and show different ways of using colour, the work of several guest artists is featured. The other titles in the series: "Loosen Up Your Watercolours", Judi Whitton (September 2005); "The Secrets of Watercolour Success", Hazel Soan (June 2006), and "Experimental Watercolour Textures", Ann Blockley (May 2007).

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0007225237
• ISBN 13: 9780007225231
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128