Creating textures in watercolor : a guide to painting 83 textures from grass to glass to tree bark to fur
Johnson, Cathy200305UU
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In this title, Cathy Johnson shows readers how to creature textures without creating a muddy mess. In a step-by-step method, she shows how to create 83 different textures, including fruits and vegetables, hair, glass, metal, fabric, flowers, fur, skin and various natural textures. Silken strands of hair. Water tumbling over rocks. Dazzling reflections in glass or metal. The textures of these elements make watercolour paintings come alive. They make the viewers feel as if they could "step right into" the scenes an artist has created. Here, expert Cathy Johnson shows them how to create these textures without creating a muddy mess. In her practical, step-by-step manner, she shows how to create 83 different textures, including fruits and vegetables, hair, glass, metal, fabric, flowers, fur, skin and various natural textures. Each of these textures is demonstrated by Johnson's beautiful watercolour sketches, all with hints and tips to illustrate individual techniques. Artists can apply these techniques to their own work to create fabulous watercolour paintings that almost seem to "breathe.".
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Edition:
New ed.
Imprint:
Ohio : North Light Books,U.S. : [distributor] Grantham Book Services Ltd : [distributor] Capricorn Link Australia Pty Ltd : [distributor] David Bateman Ltd : [distributor] Real Books : [distributor] F & W Media, 2003.
Collation:
144 p. : 115 col.ill. ; 28x22x1 cm.
Biography/History:
Cathy Johnson is an artist/writer/naturalist. She is also the author of North Light's Watercolor Pencil Magic.
ISBN:
9781581804546 (pbk)1581804547 (pbk)
Dewey class:
751.422
Language:
English
Index terms:
Watercolor painting - Technique
BRN:
3447276
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