Watercolour Tips and Tricks: Over 70 Essential Techniques for Painting Landscape Subjects - Tapa dura

A practical guide which pinpoints over 70 of the popular landscape subjects which often cause artists problems and provides easy-to-use solutions for painting them with confidence. Artist and instructor Zoltan Szabo presents a collection of effective watercolour techniques he has devised for painting specific subjects. From showing how to apply paint to create a misty landscape or radiant sunset, to using a knife blade to create cobwebs and salt to give the appearance of falling snow, these simple tips aims to help watercolourist to paint realistic scenes of strength. Step-by-step demonstrations are included, illustrating exactly how to apply the techniques learnt. The book also provides an introduction to the medium of watercolour including tools and equipment, colour theory, creating dynamic compositions, painting water and other watercolour techniques. Points are conveyed using annotated painted sketches, a gallery of finished watercolour paintings, plus "brush-in-hand" photography.