BUILDINGS IN WATERCOLOUR - Tapa dura

Demystifying the processes behind drawing and painting buildings in their natural setting, this book includes 14 architectural projects , covering a range of British, European and American styles. The step-by-step methods show how each layer develops and just where to add detail. With each successive project, different building features are introduced to enable you to strengthen your own understanding of architectural design. How to paint shadows under eaves, suggest plaster work, depict reflective glass and reproduce different brick finishes are among the tips included. Once you have mastered the technical rudiments you can enjoy the endless scope for integrating the warm, dark colour of buildings with the vivid hues of their natural surroundings.