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The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook Joe Francis Dowden

The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook By Joe Francis Dowden

The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook by Joe Francis Dowden


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Offers ideas and techniques for painting 50 landscapes in watercolour. This reference includes an introductory section covering basic materials, techniques and colours makes. It is suitable for artists.

The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook Summary

The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook: How to Paint 50 Beautiful Landscapes in Watercolour by Joe Francis Dowden

This is a unique artist's reference offering easy-to-follow, ingenious ideas and techniques for painting 50 popular landscapes in watercolour. The 50 landscapes range from a gentle flower-filled meadow and hazy summer mountains, to a dramatic cliff scene and a rippling stream in sunshine. Each landscape is explored within a hardworking spread through exercises, step-by-step sequences and easy-to-follow instructions; master the principle and technique, and finish with the watercolour painting exercise. The comprehensive introductory section covering basic materials, techniques and colours makes this an indispensable reference for all artists. From snow-covered mountains to tranquil meadows, this unique artist's reference will show you how to paint 50 glorious landscapes in watercolour. * Learn the basic techniques required to paint each landscape through the clear illustrations and step-by-step demonstrations * Follow the author's practical advice and ingenious ideas to achieve the best results, and refer to his fantastic finished paintings for further inspiration * Use the indispensable introduction to discover the essential materials, basic techniques and key principles for capturing landscapes The must-have practical reference that no landscape painter should be without!

About Joe Francis Dowden

Joe Francis Dowden is a well-known artist, tutor and author specialising in realism in watercolour. He writes for A&I and Painting World magazines and Paint magazine (distributed to 32,000 members of the SAA). Joe's work has appeared in several partworks, DVDs and on TV, including a demonstration of landscape painting in situ on BBC's UK Style channel. Joe lives in Worthing.

Table of Contents

Introduction Materials Composition Perspective Washes Colour 50 Landscapes The Land Field of corn Meadow of wild flowers Sheep in pasture Windmill on the marshes Open rolling countryside Moorland Golden landscape Mediterranean scene Trees and Undergrowth Trees by a river Bluebell wood Winter trees Spring blossoms Undergrowth Halated trees Skies Fair weather Dramatic sky Storm and lightning Rainbow Sunset Mountains and Cliffs Mountains in snow Mountain lake Misty mountain scene Tree-covered mountains Rocky outcrops Mediterranean mountains Lakes, Rivers and Seas Lake with swans Stream in full flow Deep river water Rowing boat on a lake Barges on a canal Reflections Shallow water over rocks Falls Boat sailing on the sea Yachts in a marina Sandy cove Shingle beach Cliff scene Surf breaking over rocks Lighthouse Evening beach Sunset over low tide Moonlight on water Roads, Bridges and Buildings Lane with puddles Buildings in the landscape Little bridge Medieval city and harbour Golden Gate Bridge Venetian bridge Statue of Liberty Closing thoughts Index

Additional information

GOR001351628
9780715325018
0715325019
The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook: How to Paint 50 Beautiful Landscapes in Watercolour by Joe Francis Dowden
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
20080125
128
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