Water Colour Painting. E-book. Formato PDF - 9780243661992

Whether just starting out or already skilled with a brush Water Colour Painting is an exceptional instructional guide by artist Alfred Rich and will help improve both your own work and your appreciation for water color in general.

Alfred Rich's book is intended to be a practical guide that while occasionally dipping its toe in the theoretical, mostly reads as a how-to manual. The author intended Water Colour Painting to be accessible by not only the well-practised artist, but also the complete neophyte. Thus, the work logically begins with the basics of water colour painting. The first chapter details the selection of high quality supplies, in particular paper, a board, and easel. The text features a total of twenty-eight chapters, which focus on a wide range of topics including the colour box and general materials, the correct method for using water colours, proper composition when drawing landscapes, the drawing of clouds and skies, and many more. The latter half of the book sees Rich explore specific landscapes he has been challenged by, and the guide concludes with a general commentary on art and a summary of some of the most influential water colour painters.

Water Colour Painting is a thorough guidebook about the art. Rich effectively addresses both the inexperienced and veteran painter and has thus created an instructional with mass appeal. Whether you have just taken up painting or have been doing it for your entire life, there is sure to be information contained in this manual that will help you to become a better artist.

Water Colour Painting is everything an instructional guide should be. It is clearly written, logically presented, and rife with valuable information. If you are seeking a text to help improve your artistic skills, Alfred W. Rich's book is a clear choice.