Handbook of Watercolour Tips & Techniques - Softcover

Lowrey, Arnold; Jelbert, Wendy; Kersey, Geoff; Herniman, Barry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844486621 ISBN 13: 9781844486625

Publisher: Search Press, 2011

Synopsis

Here you will find everything you need to know about how to create beautiful, pictures, with top tips and advice from four leading artists. The 20 detailed step-by-step demonstrations include a fantastic range of techniques and take you through all the stages, from laying down initial washes to capturing atmosphere and mood.
Using his vibrant and colourful palette, Arnold Lowrey starts off with expert advice on all the techniques needed for creating interesting pictures, from laying initial washes to adding interest and detail. Wendy Jelbert follows on, showing how to transform sketches into finished paintings, with advice on capturing special moments, creating light and shade and recording happy memories.
Perspective is an important part of the painting process and Geoff Kersey shows how to create an impression of depth and distance using dramatic skies and elements in the landscape. Finally, Barry Herniman explores the effects of sunlight, shadows, mist and stormy skies on a range of popular subjects.
This book is an invaluable addition to any artist's library, with the authors revealing the secrets and delights of capturing many different subjects from early morning landscapes to rural buildings, seascapes and more.

About this title

About the Authors

Arnold Lowrey was a gifted artist and teacher, who shared his love of painting and considerable talents with his students for over three decades. He sadly passed away in 2025, but his body of work and his many popular books live on as a testament to his skill.

For more information visit www.lowrey.co.uk.

Wendy Jelbert is a teacher and award-winning professional artist who works in pastels, oils, acrylics, inks and watercolours. She is a member of the Society of Women Artists and the Society of Floral Painters, and has exhibited in many prestigious galleries throughout the UK. She has written over 40 books, has featured in 13 art DVDs and writes articles for Leisure Painter magazine. Wendy has taught for over 30 years at various locations, including WI Denman College near Oxford. Wendy lives in Hampshire, UK.

Geoff Kersey is an experienced watercolourist and is much in demand as a teacher and demonstrator. He lives and works in Derbyshire, where he has a studio, and he exhibits extensively. He has made many watercolour DVDs, contributes to various art publications and has written many best-selling watercolour books. He now runs highly successful online tutorials via his website www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk

Barry Herniman is a full-time artist who has been painting landscapes and seascapes for many years, both in the studio and en plein air. Like his paintings, Barry is full of colour and life, and his enthusiasm for sketching outside is contagious! He enjoys travelling, both at home and abroad, tutoring workshops and demonstrating to art clubs and societies, and has had exhibitions in England, Canada and the US. Barry is a regular contributor to The Artist magazine. He lives in Ross-on-Wye with his wife and five cats and is a self-taught mandolin player.

Visit his website at barryherniman.com

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Previously published as Watercolour Tips & Techniques, ISBN 9781844483037

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844486621
• ISBN 13: 9781844486625
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 376