Description
Condition
VERY GOOD: The books is in excellent condition, showing only the slightest signs of use and wear. There is no writing on the pages.
Product Details
From the back cover: “In this book you’ll find clear and concise instruction that covers the basics of drawing and painting, as well as specific techniques in watercolor. First learn about the materials and supplies you’ll need; then pick up your paintbrush and follow the 6 easy, step-by-step watercolor demonstrations. Soon you will be producing your own wonderful watercolor paintings.
- Start with the fundamentals of drawing, composition, and value.
- Learn all about the color wheel, complements, color keys, color mood, and cool versus warm colors.
- Master painting washes, “wet into wet,” and painting with drybrush.
- Discover how to use salt, alcohol, and sandpaper to create special effects.
- Practice the techniques of spattering, scraping, sponging, and dry masking.
- Find inspiration in a gallery of finished paintings.”
Contents
- Materials
- Introduction
- Drawing
- Composition
- Painting
- Value
- Color
- Technique
- Demonstrations
- Gallery
The book is in full color and is generously illustrated. The author, the late Duane Ralph Light, was known for his landscapes and marine-themed works of art. He worked as a commercial illustrator, an ad agency art director, and a teacher of drawing, painting, and airbrushing.