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The Brilliant History of Color in Art

Author : Victoria Finlay
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 1606064290
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book The Brilliant History of Color in Art written by Victoria Finlay and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of art is inseparable from the history of color. And what a fascinating story they tell together: one that brims with an all-star cast of characters, eye-opening details, and unexpected detours through the annals of human civilization and scientific discovery. Enter critically acclaimed writer and popular journalist Victoria Finlay, who here takes readers across the globe and over the centuries on an unforgettable tour through the brilliant history of color in art. Written for newcomers to the subject and aspiring young artists alike, Finlay’s quest to uncover the origins and science of color will beguile readers of all ages with its warm and conversational style. Her rich narrative is illustrated in full color throughout with 166 major works of art—most from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Readers of this book will revel in a treasure trove of fun-filled facts and anecdotes. Were it not for Cleopatra, for instance, purple might not have become the royal color of the Western world. Without Napoleon, the black graphite pencil might never have found its way into the hands of Cézanne. Without mango-eating cows, the sunsets of Turner might have lost their shimmering glow. And were it not for the pigment cobalt blue, the halls of museums worldwide might still be filled with forged Vermeers. Red ocher, green earth, Indian yellow, lead white—no pigment from the artist’s broad and diverse palette escapes Finlay’s shrewd eye in this breathtaking exploration.

The Art of Watercolor Lettering

Author : Kelly Klapstein
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN 13 : 1631597817
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Watercolor Lettering written by Kelly Klapstein and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to master the medium—and how to go with the watercolor flow—to create one-of-a-kind lettered art and calligraphy that reflect your personal style. In this stunning follow-up to her highly praised and influential first book, The Art of Brush Lettering, lettering expert and workshop instructor Kelly Klapstein (popular on Instagram as @kellycreates) shares her secrets for mastering the essential techniques for creating lovely modern lettering and calligraphy with watercolor. Start with the basics, from choosing paints, brushes, and other supplies to preparing your paper for painting. Learn to handle watercolor paints with essential strokes and warm-ups. Explore painting letterforms in a variety of styles, from traditional to modern. Try a range of creative techniques, including blending ombrés and rainbows, creating pictorial letterforms, and combining watercolor with other mediums. Enhance your lettering with special touches by complementing it with handpainted backgrounds and simple illustrations. “Plenty of beautiful examples are included and they are really easy to re-create just by following the instructions which are always clear and concise. The letters with the beautiful colour transitions look so good. This is a very hands-on and practical book that I can easily recommend to beginners.” —Parka Blogs

Watercolor

Author : Marie-Pierre Salé
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0789213737
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Watercolor written by Marie-Pierre Salé and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of watercolor, printed on a special paper stock As an artistic medium, watercolor is so widely practiced, and so widely beloved, that it can be startling to reflect on its humble origins. For hundreds of years, nevertheless, watercolor labored in the shadow of oil painting; it was dismissed as a mere tool for creating preparatory studies, or as a “feminine” pastime. But, from the Renaissance, there have been artists who recognized the unique potential of watercolor: its luminosity, its immediacy, its ability to create atmosphere—qualities that derive directly from the quick-drying, translucent nature of water-based pigments. In this landmark volume, Louvre curator Marie-Pierre Salé tells the story of how these pioneering practitioners unlocked the aesthetic power of watercolor and established it as a medium in its own right. Salé’s incisive text takes us from medieval scriptoria to the studios of the early twentieth-century modernists, encompassing every type of work—from plein-air sketches to finished studio pieces—and a wide variety of artists. Here are Dürer’s exquisitely detailed animal studies, Turner’s atmospheric landscapes, Cézanne’s tireless explorations of the visible, Sargent’s light-dappled sketches, O’Keeffe’s trailblazing abstractions. Throughout Salé draws on the personal and professional writings of artists and critics, revealing the rich dialogues that have propelled the development of watercolor, as well as the social institutions that have supported it, such as the nineteenth-century watercolor societies. A valuable appendix, also based in primary sources, traces the technical development of the medium. Watercolor: A History features more than three hundred full-color illustrations, specially printed on Munken paper to capture the vibrancy and texture of the original works. It is sure to be welcomed by artists, scholars, and art lovers alike.

John Singer Sargent Watercolors

Author : John Singer Sargent
Publisher : Mfa Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780878467914
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (679 download)

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Download or read book John Singer Sargent Watercolors written by John Singer Sargent and published by Mfa Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Singer Sargents approach to watercolour was unconventional. Disregarding late-nineteenth-century aesthetic standards that called for carefully delineated and composed landscapes filled with transparent washes, his confidently bold, dense strokes and loosely defined forms startled critics and fellow practitioners alike. One reviewer in England, where Sargent spent much of his adult life, called his work swagger watercolours. For Sargent, however, the watercolours were not so much about swagger as about a new way of thinking. In watercolour as opposed to oils his vision became more personal and his works more interconnected. Presenting nearly 100 works of art, this book is the first major publication of Sargents watercolours in twenty years. Each chapter highlights a different subject or theme that attracted the artists attention during his travels through Europe and the Middle East: sunlight on stone, figures reclining on grass, patterns of light and shadow. Insightful essays by the worlds leading experts enhance this book and introduce readers to the full sweep of Sargents accomplishments in the medium, in works that delight the eye as well as challenge our understanding of this prodigiously gifted artist.

The Watercolour Expert

Author :
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 9781844031498
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (314 download)

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Download or read book The Watercolour Expert written by and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2004 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This uniquely expert source, filled with beautiful illustrations, brings together key styles, views and techniques from established members of the Royal Watercolour Society to provide an inspirational introduction to the art of watercolour.

The Art of Watercolor Painting

Author : Thomas Needham
Publisher : Walter Foster
ISBN 13 : 1600583385
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Watercolor Painting written by Thomas Needham and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inclusive how-to-paint book, The Art of Watercolor Painting features simple step-by-step projects, as well as instruction for employing a variety of watercolor techniques, including creating washes and working wet into wet.

Painting Watercolours on Canvas

Author : Liz Chaderton
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785005901
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Painting Watercolours on Canvas written by Liz Chaderton and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Painting on canvas poses many exciting opportunities for the artist. Along with the immediacy, vibrancy and unpredictability of watercolours, it is a liberating and creative process. This practical book explains how to start painting with watercolours on canvas and goes on to encourage new style and experimentation. It gives step-by-step demonstrations on different techniques to achieve loose, dynamic images. It is a beautiful and passionate account of how to work on a non-traditional surface to achieve striking and innovative paintings. It covers; advice on selecting and preparing canvases to accept watercolour; ways to adapt your materials and working process to canvases; step-by-step demonstrations on different techniques to achieve loose, dynamic images; Ideas for experimentation, both in style and subject, and stunning, finished images to inspire; A beautiful book that shows how to paint with watercolour on canvas to achieve bold, stunning results. Of great interest to all artists and craftsmen, it is superbly illustrated with 149 colour photographs. Liz Chaderton is a professional watercolour artist and specializes in painting animals.

The Art of Watercolor

Author : Charles Le Clair
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780823002924
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Watercolor written by Charles Le Clair and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Here is a new, handsomely redesigned edition of a classic text. Charles Le Clair covers every aspect of painting in watercolor, giving advice on essential materials and providing sequential instruction in both traditional and special techniques." "But The Art of Watercolor is much more than a how-to-manual; it is completely unique among watercolor instruction books in that it is the only handbook offering a comprehensive course of study of the kind found in a university or professional art school; features the work of historical masters of the medium, including Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and Paul Cezanne, along with work by such contemporary stars as Carolyn Brady, Joseph Raffael, and Andrew Wyeth; offers how-to techniques in the context of visual ideas, with technical explanations related to esthetic concepts; and combines studio information with art-historical comment as no other such book has done."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Watercolor

Author : Leslie Dutcher
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452112649
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Watercolor written by Leslie Dutcher and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watercolor is taking the art, fashion, and home décor worlds by storm. The result is an explosion of amazing new work by contemporary artists. This volume surveys the current revival of this loveliest of mediums, in portfolios from more than 20 of today's top watercolor artists from around the globe. From the evocative visual journals of Danny Gregory and Fabrice Moireau, through the fashion-inspired portraits of Samantha Hahn and Virginia Johnson, to the indie art stylings of Jane Mount and Becca Stadtlander, Watercolor stunningly showcases painterly brilliance. With artist profiles, an informative history of the medium, and an inspiring preface by DailyCandy's Sujean Rim, this is the guide to a beautiful revolution.

Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour

Author : Billy Showell
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1781265186
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (812 download)

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Download or read book Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour written by Billy Showell and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.

The Complete Watercolor Artist

Author : Sally Harper
Publisher : Book Sales
ISBN 13 : 9780785800354
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Watercolor Artist written by Sally Harper and published by Book Sales. This book was released on 1997-08-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering advice on choosing materials and step-by-step instructions on traditional techniques, a guide to watercolor painting covers color theory, composition, and painting styles, and explores the main subject areas of painting, from landscapes to portraits.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Watercolor

Author : Marian E. Appellof
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780823056491
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (564 download)

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Download or read book Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Watercolor written by Marian E. Appellof and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 1992 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A watercolor instruction guide for both beginners and experienced painters discusses materials and preparation, color theory, painting techniques, textures and special effects, perspective, and landscape and figure painting

Line and Wash Painting

Author : Liz Chaderton
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785009923
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Line and Wash Painting written by Liz Chaderton and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2022-01-24 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Line and wash is an exciting combination. This practical book shows you how to exploit the strength of ink with the transparency of watercolour to produce powerful and dynamic paintings. With over 170 illustrations, it covers a wide range of styles and subjects, before exploring mixed media, new surfaces and other ways to take your line and wash work to another level. Includes advice on choosing materials; exercises to hone your drawing and painting skills; gives inspiration for new approaches to line and wash and, finally, step-by-step demonstrations of ideas and projects. This book is a visual treat and an essential guide for all artists who want to try this exciting technique.

Urban Watercolor Sketching

Author : Felix Scheinberger
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 0770435246
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Urban Watercolor Sketching written by Felix Scheinberger and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide that shows painters, drawers, doodlers, and urban sketchers how to bring their drawings to life with colorful, bold, yet accessible painting methods. Watercolor sketching is a rapidly emerging technique that enlivens sketches done in pen or pencil with the expressive washes, glazes, and luminous hues of watercolor . This lushly illustrated resource teaches artists on the go how to sketch with watercolor, rendering subjects efficiently and without inhibitions. Readers are guided through all aspects of the medium, from fundamental techniques including wet-on-wet, glazing, and washes; materials and supplies; and little known tips and tricks for getting the most out of watercolor (for example, just sprinkling a little salt on your painting creates a texture that's impossible to achieve with a brush.) A strong focus color theory provides a solid foundation for enhancing drawings with vibrant hues.

Mastering the Art of Watercolor

Author : Wendy Jelbert
Publisher : JG Press
ISBN 13 : 9781572154889
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (548 download)

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Download or read book Mastering the Art of Watercolor written by Wendy Jelbert and published by JG Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Thomas Girtin

Author : Greg Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781854373946
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book Thomas Girtin written by Greg Smith and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published to accompany the first comprehensive overview of Girtin's career for 25 years, marking the bicentenary of his death, the catalogue brings together the most outstanding examples of his work.

Cézanne in the Studio

Author : Carol Armstrong
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 0892366230
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (923 download)

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Download or read book Cézanne in the Studio written by Carol Armstrong and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last years of his life Paul Cézanne produced a stunning series of watercolors, many of them sill lifes. Still Life with Blue Pot is one of these late masterpieces that is now in the collection of the Getty Museum. In Cézanne in the Study: Still Life in Watercolors, Carol Armstrong places this great painting within the context of Cezanne’s artistic and psychological development and of the history of the genre of still life in France. Still life—like the medium of watercolor—was traditionally considered to be “low” in the hierarchy of French academic paintings. Cézanne chose to ignore this hierarchy, creating monumental still-life watercolors that contained echoes of grand landscapes and even historical paintings in the manner of Poussin—the “highest” of classical art forms. In so doing he changed his still lifes with new meanings, both in terms of his own notoriously difficult personality and in the way he used the genre to explore the very process of looking at, and creating, art. Carol Armstrong’s study is a fascinating exploration of the brilliant watercolor paintings that brought Cézanne’s career to a complex, and triumphant, conclusion, The book includes new photographic studies of the Getty’s painting that allow the reader to encounter this great watercolor as never before, in all of its richness and detail.