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Portraits And Figures In Watercolor
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Book Synopsis Painting Portraits and Figures in Watercolor by : Mary Whyte
Download or read book Painting Portraits and Figures in Watercolor written by Mary Whyte and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using clear and concise language and in-depth, step-by-step demonstrations, author and renowned artist Mary Whyte guides beginning and intermediate watercolorists through the entire painting process, from selecting materials to fundamental techniques to working with models. Going beyond the practical application of techniques, Whyte helps new artists capture not just the model's physical likeness, but their unique personality and spirit. Richly illustrated, the book features Mary Whyte's vibrant empathetic watercolors and works by such masters of watercolor as Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and Georgia O'Keeffe.
Book Synopsis Portrait Painting in Watercolor by : Charles Reid
Download or read book Portrait Painting in Watercolor written by Charles Reid and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guides the reader through a complete, step-by-step tour of the watercolor materials and methods needed to create expressive, masterful portraits.
Book Synopsis Realistic Watercolor Portraits by : Suzanna Winton
Download or read book Realistic Watercolor Portraits written by Suzanna Winton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-12-22 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portraits have the power to capture a likeness that touches the soul. You can learn to paint realistic portraits with artistry following the guidance in this inspirational book. Nine complete step-by-step demonstrations show you how to use watercolors to build portraits that come to life with realism and personality. Each demonstration features a different person—so you can explore a range of ages, skin tones, facial features, hair tones and textures—mastering each detail at your own pace. Even if you are a beginner, success is within your reach as you learn how to: • Place an image properly • Capture a likeness and add character • Paint realistic skin tones • Fix mistakes without starting over • Edit visual information for greater impact • Capture the textures of clothing and accessories • Select and paint a background that supports the portrait With this guide on your side, you can achieve the portraits you've always dreamed of painting. Get started today. Great portraits await!
Book Synopsis Portraits and Figures in Watercolor by : Charles Reid
Download or read book Portraits and Figures in Watercolor written by Charles Reid and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful, full-color guide to a better understanding of portrait and figure painting -- the materials, techniques for success and the special problems involved in painting people.
Book Synopsis Painting Watercolor Portraits That Glow by : Jan Kunz
Download or read book Painting Watercolor Portraits That Glow written by Jan Kunz and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1998-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's detailed step-by-step instruction to painting accurate, lively and brilliantly colorful portraits.
Book Synopsis Painting People in Watercolor by : Alex Powers
Download or read book Painting People in Watercolor written by Alex Powers and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh approach to portrait and figure painting in watercolor! In Painting People in Watercolor, Alex Powers provides a comprehensive guide on working with watercolor, mastering the principals of design, and understanding the fundamentals of portrait painting. Powers takes the inquiring artist beyond photorealistic painting and acquaints painters with the human form from a design perspective. Shifting the focus from subject matter to composition and aesthetics, Powers demonstrates how you can enjoy watercolor painting by expressively capturing character in faces and figures. An abundance of Powers's paintings illustrate the theories and techniques covered. The culmination of 23 years of Powers's painting experience, Painting People in Watercolor provides clarity and insight on successful watercolor painting techniques for novice to advanced students and doubles as a guide for teachers. 175 color plates; 100 black & white illustrations.
Book Synopsis Figure Painting in Watercolor by : Charles Reid
Download or read book Figure Painting in Watercolor written by Charles Reid and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 1972 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""The fluid, spontaneous, often unpredictable medium of watercolor is always a challenge--and for the watercolorist, the human form is the most challenging of all. This book shows how to paint nude and clothed figures in an easy to follow series of projects, from the first preliminary lines to the finishing touches of a completed watercolor. Direct language, clewar and specific step-by-step demonstrations, and over 170 illustrations, 56 of them in full color, combine to offer the reader a stimulating guide to painting the figure in watercolor."--Jacket.
Book Synopsis Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor by : Don Andrews
Download or read book Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor written by Don Andrews and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In explaining how to capture the essence of the human figure with watercolors, the author provides basic information about materials and discusses such techniques as gestures, lighting, backgrounds, edge quality, and more. 200 full-color illustrations.
Book Synopsis Painting Watercolor Portraits by : Al Stine
Download or read book Painting Watercolor Portraits written by Al Stine and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1997 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular artist Al Stine shares his secrets and techniques for creating portraits alive with emotion, expression and color. In this book, Stine shows artists how to paint fresh and colorful watercolor portraits that are as unique and alive as the subjects themselves. 210 illustrations.
Book Synopsis Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly by : Hazel Soan
Download or read book Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly written by Hazel Soan and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan delivers a concise and approachable guide to portrait painting, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations. Whether you are using watercolour, oils or acrylic, Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly explains the key elements of catching a likeness in portrait painting in a mixture of mediums. The book is filled with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercises that can be digested in a short period of time, and written in an accessible way for all artists to learn about portraiture. The key elements of portraiture covered in this concise book include: Finding the likeness Creating form – the light and shade The facial features Painting the hair Skin tone and colouring The body, clothing and background Illustrated with Hazel's magnificent, colourful paintings, and with practical advice and demonstrations throughout, this book is the perfect tool to help beginners master portrait painting – quickly.
Book Synopsis Basic People Painting Techniques in Watercolor by : Rachel Rubin Wolf
Download or read book Basic People Painting Techniques in Watercolor written by Rachel Rubin Wolf and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1996 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn, from 11 outstanding artists, how to take advantage of watercolor's special properties to create realistic paintings of men, women and children of all ages. Assembled from some of the best teaching available, this book contains everything you need to get off to a smooth start - from basic information about materials, color and design to demonstrations that illustrate the figure-painting process from head to toe. You'll learn the techniques of: Barbara George Cain, Roberta Carter Clark, J. Everett Draper, Cathy Johnson, Carole Katchen, Jan Kunz, Tony van Hasselt, Bill Vrscak, Judi Wagner, Arne Westerman and Stephen Scott Young.
Book Synopsis Secrets to Painting Realistic Faces in Watercolor by : Carrie Stuart Parks
Download or read book Secrets to Painting Realistic Faces in Watercolor written by Carrie Stuart Parks and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2012-03-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint Lively, Expressive Watercolor Portraits Ready to unlock the secrets of watercolor? With the masterful instruction of Carrie Stuart Parks and Rick Parks, success is within your reach. In this beginner-friendly guide, Carrie and Rick shares their 30-plus years of experience as artists and instructors to give you the tools and techniques for painting lively, realistic watercolor portraits you can be proud of. Detailed step-by-step demonstrations and lots of tips and sidebars help you avoid mistakes, stay loose and have fun. In addition to complete information on supplies and materials, each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of watercolor portrait painting, visually teaching you how to: Handle watercolors with confidence using washes, masking, underpainting and a "less-is-more" approach Map out great compositions by using grids, transferring the drawing, choosing colors and applying masking in the right places Convey light and dark values with precision and impact for striking, lifelike portraits Paint beautiful hair in all styles, colors and textures by building tones gradually Avoid common watercolor missteps (and learn to fix the ones you couldn't help) by following a whole chapter of advice just for those "oops" moments Gain the confidence to "step out of your comfort zone" and work to establish your own distinct and expressive painting style Leave your frustration and fear of watercolor in the past. With Carrie Stuart Parks and Rick Parks you have all the guidance you need to paint the faces you love with skill and style. Get started today! "I want you to have every secret, every tool, every technique, every shortcut, and every success in your painting. I want you to feel that you've found your true artistic style and expression with this medium." —bestselling author and artist, Carrie Stuart Parks
Download or read book Portraits written by Peggi Habets and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions on how to paint portraits in watercolor, including information about tools and materials.
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.
Book Synopsis Putting People in Your Paintings by : Laurel Hart
Download or read book Putting People in Your Paintings written by Laurel Hart and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2007-01-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capture the essence of people in your paintings Add a personal touch to you watercolors with 11 step-by-step demonstrations that cover people in a variety of scenes and situations. Award-winning artist, Laurel Hart, gives you the techniques you need to capture the living, breathing essence of people. Inside you'll find: Tips for seeing the basic shapes of your subject using lighting and shading techniques Easy methods for successful design and composition Techniques for translating photographs into compelling, beautiful paintings Complete instruction for placing people in settings including cityscapes, landscapes and interiors Laurel guides you through the process with practical tips, chapter summaries and motivational "Hart-felt insights" that will inspire you to see the beauty of your subject and transfer your emotional response to watercolor. Putting People in Your Paintings gives you all the tools you need to make your paintings come alive!
Book Synopsis A-Z of Flower Portraits by : Billy Showell
Download or read book A-Z of Flower Portraits written by Billy Showell and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billy Showell is a well-respected contemporary artist whose watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world. Worked to the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings, Billy's compositions are given a more contemporary twist, combining her unique eye for design with her love of flowers. In this book, 40 flower portraits are presented, arranged in alphabetical order, each one accompanied by small studies, details, step-by-step instructions and the colour mixes used to accomplish the finished work. At the start of the book there are useful sections on the materials and equipment needed and the main techniques used, including wet-into-wet, colour blending, lifting out, layering glazes, dry brushing and colour mixing, and at the end of the book Billy gives her own unique slant on composition and discusses the importance of creating a sketchbook. Whether you love to paint, or simply love flowers, this book will delight and inspire you.
Book Synopsis Expressive Portraits by : Jean Pederson
Download or read book Expressive Portraits written by Jean Pederson and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2007-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint beautiful and expressive portraits by combining watercolor with other mediums! What makes an eye-popping, eye-stopping portrait? It's all about contrast and the play of opposites, round shape against square, light against dark, transparent with opaque. Combining mediums allows you to push the inherent properties of each for a lively play of opposites. You'll be able to paint glorious lights, richer darks, intriguing texture and mysterious passages that create mood and a strong sense of place, space and character. Jean Pederson gives you all the advice and instruction you need to paint beautiful, expressive portraits filled with life and spirit. Let your portraits speak to the world!
