MAGIC OF WATERCOLOUR

by James Fletcher-Watson (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1987

  $4.23

  This is an introduction to the medium of watercolour. The author reviews the roots of the English watercolour tradition and takes a practical look at materials, subject choice, how to paint landscape, weather conditions, buildings (with advice on perspective) and different methods and techniques for composing paintings and using colour. The author's own paintings, including many stage-by-stage series, complement the text. The book will appeal to watercolour painters of all levels.

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.47

  The beauty and versatility of watercolour have always fascinated artists, delighted by its freshness, luminosity and ease-of-use. Now James Fletcher-Watson has prepared the ultimate analysis of this medium and the techniques involved so that all watercolour enthusiasts will be able to master and enjoy their chosen medium. First reviewing the roots of the English watercolour tradition, the author then takes a practical and informative look at materials, subject choice, how to paint landscape features, weather conditions, buildings and different methods and techniques of composing paintings and using colour. His excellent paintings, including many stage-by-stage series, complement the imaginative yet lucid text, and the generous number of colour illustrations allows the beauty of watercolour to be fully demonstrated.