Painting Watercolour Landscapes with Confidence

by Brian Ryder (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2005

  $3.47

  For the great majority of amateur artists landscapes are the subject they want to paint, and watercolour is the medium they want to do this with - however combining the two successfully in their work can seem daunting. Here renowned landscape artist Brian Ryder shares with all aspiring and improving artists his ingenious approaches and techniques for painting watercolour landscapes, specifically designed for them to take away and apply immediately to their own work, with absolute confidence. Starting out with the basics, Brian introduces the materials and equipment he uses with such success in his own work. He then goes on to demonstrate his core drawing and watercolour techniques, providing readers with a thorough grounding that can be applied to all subject matter. A substantial section of step-by-step projects follows - all selected for the learning potential of the chosen subject matter and linked by technique and artistic consideration. The final section of the book houses a stunning gallery section, filled with a wide selection of images from Brian's portfolio to offer further inspiration to readers. Clear instruction combined with step-by-step exercises and finished paintings throughout guarantee this as a must for all aspiring and improving watercolour landscape painters.