Name: The Watercolour Sourcebook
Brand: Search Press
SKU: 9781782218975
Price: 14.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Description

The Watercolour Sourcebook brings together four titles from the popular 'What to Paint' series into a compendium of 60 watercolour painting exercises. Ideal for watercolour artists who struggle to decide upon a subject matter, this title illustrates a wide range of subjects and scenes that are sure to inspire.

This title includes the work of four master watercolourists - Geoff Kersey, Terry Harrison, Peter Woolley and Wendy Tait - compiled into four sections each exploring a particular subject matter. The 60 included projects cover all kinds of subjects including landscapes, flowers, mountains, trees, woodlands and forests. Each project includes basic instruction as well as a suggested colour palettes, and is accompanied by a full page, colour illustration of the final piece. Traceable outlines are also included for each project.

The Watercolour Sourcebook is sure to provide any watercolourist with inspiration and is particularly suited to artists who are unsure which subject matter to paint. It will arm you with everything you need to know about what to paint, colour palettes and useful techniques.

264 page Paperback. 216 x 285mm.

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Contents

Introduction 6
Transferring the image 8
Composing from the outlines 10
Techniques and effects 12
Landscapes 16
- Poppies by the Track 18
- Millstream Cottage 20
- Winter's Day 22
- First Footprints 24
- After the Rain 26
- Tide Mill 28
- A Walk Along the Lane 30
- Cornish Harbour 32
- Waterside Walk 34
- Cooling Off 36
- Hard Day's Work 38
- Castle Combe 40
- The Village Gossips
- Another Winter 44
- The Mountain Stream 46
Flowers 48
- Tulips 50
- Snake's Head Fritillary 52
- Anemones 54
- Pansies 56
- Canary Bird Roses 58
- Fuchsias 60
- Sweet Peas 62
- Cherry Blossom in Glass Jar 64
- Oriental Poppies 66
- Snowdrops 68
- Golden Lilies 70
- Pink & White Roses 72
- Hollyhocks 74
- Japanese Anemones & Lavender 76
- Sunflowers 78
Trees, Woodlands & Forests 80
- Woodland Stream 82
- Manhattan Park 84
- Footbridge in the Woods 86
- Winter Silhouettes 88
- Rowing Boats 90
- Winter Walkers 92
- Golden Light 94
- Kensington Gardens 96
- Autumn at Chatsworth 98
- Winter Glow 100
- Woodland Bridge 102
- Bluebell Wood 104
- Forest Firs 106
- New Forest Ponies 108
- Woodland Reflections 110
Hills & Mountains 112
- Mountain Mist 114
- Snowy Peaks 116
- Sea of Cloud 118
- Winter Crags 120
- The View from the Summit 122
- The Last of the Sun 124
- Rocks and Scree 126
- Mountain Stream 128
- Traversing the Ridge 130
- Sunset: Best Time of Day 132
- Snow and Shadows 134
- The Illusion of Space 136
- Hills and Lakes 138
- The Weather in the Hills 140
- Iconic Peak 142
Index & Outlines 144

Specifications

Technique

Painting

Medium

Watercolour

Loose/Set

Individual

Brand

Search Press

Author

Geoff Kersey

Wendy Tait

Terry Harrison

Peter Woolley

Book Format

Paperback

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