How To Paint Skies

Author : Mo Teeuw
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785003461
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting Clouds and Skies in Oils written by Mo Teeuw and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to capture the beauty and drama of the sky. A good sky is the essence of successful landscape and seascape paintings, and this practical book covers everything you will need to know to paint a sky that captures the mood and atmosphere of a scene. With over 200 paintings, it explains techniques, demonstrates the painting process including step-by-step instruction on painting in oils with the alla prima technique. Advice is given on using alternative colours and creative intepretations and ideas offered to inspire and develop skills and a personal style. Includes detailed instruction on equipment, tone, composition and perspective, and practical advice on painting en plein air and travelling light. Of interest to all artists particularly oil painters, and superbly illustrated with 218 colour paintings.

Author : Geoff Kersey
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1781264449
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Paint Skies written by Geoff Kersey and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skies are an important part of landscape paintings, setting the tone of the scene as a whole and often representing the dominant feature of the composition. In this revised and updated edition of Painting Skies which includes material from Geoff's Top Tops for Watercolour Artists, Geoff Kersey imparts his knowledge and expertise to artists of all abilities, demonstrating how to paint skies that give a sense of cohesion, place and atmosphere to your landscape paintings.Painting skies is also the best way to learn how watercolour behaves, and there is a large section at the start of the book that explains the techniques you need to produce a broad range of effects. Including a stormy sky, a summer sky, an evening glow, a sunset and low cloud. This comprehensive guide also includes information on the materials you need, drawing and sketching, using photographs, composition, colour and perspective, and throughout the book are examples of Geoff's finished artworks to provide inspiration and ideas for compositions of your own. The book finishes with six glorious, step-by-step projects to put into practice all you have learnt and give you the confidence to incorporate stunning skies into your own watercolour landscape paintings.

Author : Mark Waller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780648450702
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beachscapes Paint Recipes written by Mark Waller and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not sure where to start with your beachscape paintings? These beautiful, simple colour recipes will see you on your way to paint glorious, sun-drenched tropical beachscapes in no time. As an impatient painter, I like to get as much vital information down as fast as possible. As a ersult, over the last 20-odd years, I've developed a series of "paint recipes" to help. As a professional artist, these recipes have proved invaluable to me. This studio reference guide has interactive features with accompanying video tutorials, and is designed so that you paint your colour mixes directly onto the pages. If you're not happy with the result, simply wipe off! I hope you have fun playing with these recipes, modifying them to suit your unique style and generally enjoying the dance with paint as much as I do. Mark Waller.

Author : Nicola Moorby
Publisher : Tate Enterprises Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1849763941
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Paint Like Turner written by Nicola Moorby and published by Tate Enterprises Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JMW Turner is one of the greatest artists Britain has ever produced. His watercolours, with their extraordinary effects of shifting light and dramatic skyscapes, are especially highly regarded. For the first time, the secrets of Turner's technique are revealed, allowing present-day watercolourists to learn from his achievements.This book combines unrivalled knowledge of Turner's working methods from Tate curators and conservators with practical advice from some of the world's most respected watercolour experts. Twenty-two thematic exercises are illustrated with Turner's works. Expert contemporary watercolourists explain, step-by-step, how to paint a similar composition, learning from Turner's techniques. Packed with invaluable information, from the materials Turner used to achieve the masterpieces we know and love today, to the modern materials the twenty-first-century watercolour artist will need.Backed by the authority of Tate, the world centre for Turner scholarship, with a glossary of technical terms, this is an invaluable resource both for lovers of Turner's art and of watercolour painting.

Author : Kolbie Blume
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 164567097X
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes written by Kolbie Blume and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practice the Art of Watercolor with this Beginner’s Guide to Picturesque Mountains, Lakes, Sunrises and More From a striking Desert Sunset Silhouette to a majestic Icelandic Waterfall to an eye-catching Magical Snowy Forest, watercolor artist Kolbie Blume’s wilderness scenes are the perfect introduction to watercolor painting. Kolbie’s step-by-step instructions make it easy to paint stunning landscapes featuring all of the key elements of wilderness painting and teach you beginner-friendly techniques for colorful skies, mountains, trees, wildflowers, oceans, lakes, and more. Each chapter teaches progressively more advanced elements, allowing you to build upon your skills as you work through the projects. And the final chapter combines all of the elements in breathtaking scenes—like a Glassy Milky Way and an Aurora Glacier Lagoon—that you’ll be proud to hang on your wall or gift to a friend or family member. With all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need to master the basics of watercolor painting and instructions on how to paint every element of nature, this collection of wilderness landscapes is the go-to guide for both beginner painters and more experienced artists looking for new subjects to paint.

Author : Stephen Coates
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1782219447
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Easy Guide to Painting Skies in Watercolour written by Stephen Coates and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate, accessible, no-nonsense guide to painting watercolor skies There are some areas of watercolor painting that beginners often have trouble with, and one of these is skies. In Stephen’s characteristic style, he approaches the subject in a no-fuss, technique-led way that aims to demystify sky painting so that you, the novice watercolorist will be able to approach it with confidence. Beginning with advice on key tools and materials, how to prepare your palette and achieve the right consistency of paint, Stephen takes you through seven common skies, ordered by difficulty: from simple plain blue skies and white cloudy skies to sunsets and storms. Every sky includes invaluable guidance on how to plan your sky, dozens of handy tips and clear step-by-step instructions and numerous examples. This is an essential book for watercolur artists starting out, as well as the more experienced looking to hone their landscape painting skills.

Author : Geoff Kersey
Publisher : SearchPress+ORM
ISBN 13 : 1781263485
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting Perspective, Depth & Distance in Watercolour written by Geoff Kersey and published by SearchPress+ORM. This book was released on 2017-03-06 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The master watercolourist shares essential techniques for adding depth and realism to your watercolour paintings in this accessible guide. In Perspective Depth and Distance, watercolourist and teacher Geoff Kersey demonstrates how to use line, tone, colour, and detail to create captivating landscapes. With this practical guide, you will learn to capture the beauty of mist-draped mountains and dense woodlands. You will also learn to paint boats, buildings, and natural features that seem to recede into the distance. This volume includes seven step-by-step projects with inspiration and ideas for your own original landscapes. It also features techniques for linear and aerial perspective.

Author : Peter Rush
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847976220
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting Skies and Seascapes written by Peter Rush and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sea and sky have captured the attention of artists for centuries. Their energy and drama, or their tranquility and beauty, can be portrayed powerfully and magnificently in a painting. This encouraging and user-friendly book gives practical advice on how to set about sea and sky painting, and explains what to look for in capturing space and movement, colour and light. Includes a guide to the tools, materials and techniques; practical instruction on coloured inks, acrylics, pastels, watercolours and oils; step-by-step painting sequences; inspiration and ideas from leading artists. A practical and inspirational guide to painting seas and skies, this book will be of great interest to marine, landscape, coastal and naval artists.

Author : Jenna Rainey
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 0399579737
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Everyday Watercolor written by Jenna Rainey and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces. This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists, artists who want to improve their watercolor skills, and visual creatives. From strokes to shapes, this book covers the basics and helps painters gain confidence in themselves along with inspiration to develop their own style over the course of 30 days. Featuring colorful contemporary art from Mon Voir design agency founder and Instagram trendsetter Jenna Rainey, this book's fresh perspective paints watercolor in a whole new light.

Author : Geoff Kersey
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1781265585
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geoff Kersey's Pocket Book for Watercolour Artists written by Geoff Kersey and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geoff Kersey shares his expertise in this book packed full of tips for watercolour painters. Learn all you need to know, from what to buy, composing a painting and mastering techniques such as wet into wet and dry brush work, to how to paint skies, water, trees, buildings and more. The tips are clearly explained and illustrated through artwork and step-by-step photographs.This title was previously published as Geoff's Top Tips for Watercolour Artists. In this new, easy-to-use flexibinding format with an updated design, the books in the Watercolour Artists' Pocket Books series bring you the best tips from some of Search Press's leading authors.