Painting Water (Watercolour Tips and Techniques) - Softcover

Dowden, Joe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190397500X ISBN 13: 9781903975008

Publisher: Search Press, 2003

Synopsis

Joe Dowden demonstrates how to capture the beauty and freshness of watercolours, revealing the secrets and delights of painting tranquil lakes, rippling rivers, dappled streams, sunlit estuaries, dramatic seascapes, trees, foliage and more.

About this title

Synopsis:

Everything you want to know about painting water in all its moods is contained in this easy-to-follow guide - a complete inspirational course for all those interested in capturing the beauty and atmosphere of landscapes and seascapes. Watercolour is an exciting and versatile medium, and beautiful waterscapes full of light and atmosphere can be created with loose, transparent washes, or by overlaying colours. In clear, simple-to-understand terms Joe Francis Dowden clearly illustrates all the techniques that are needed to create different types of water. Using a series of practical step-by-step demonstrations, he illustrates how to paint puddles, shallow water, rippling rivers, white water, a seascape and more. Each stage is clearly explained, with helpful tips and a wealth of information on composition, perspective, capturing tone, colour, texture and detail. Before you realise it you will be painting your own beautiful paintings with this fresh, innovative book.

About the Author:

Joe Francis Dowden turned professional in 1982 and has since written many successful books and has been published by David & Charles, Sterling and now Search Press. He has sold out at numerous "one man" shows and has exhibited his work throughout Britain. He lives in Worthing, East Sussex.

About this edition

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 190397500X
• ISBN 13: 9781903975008
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96